After a couple absolutely delightful weeks with the new Pixel 9 Pro XL, it's time to truly take the Pixel 9 Pro Fold out for a real spin. As I said when I first got my hands on the Pixel 9 Pro XL - I really, really love this phone. So much so that I almost don't want to begin the review process on … [Read more...] about It’s time: I’m moving my SIM card to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold
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Pixel 9a rumored to get the same Tensor G4 as Pixel 9 Pro, but with a catch
Rumor has it that the likely Pixel 9a will come rocking the same Tensor G4 as its bigger, badder siblings. Assuming that much is true, we're looking at some decent power under the hood and some very competent AI abilities to boot. That all sounds great, and if my time with the latest, greatest from … [Read more...] about Pixel 9a rumored to get the same Tensor G4 as Pixel 9 Pro, but with a catch
Pixel 9 Pro’s thermometer now works on humans, but is still strange
It's official: your Pixel phone can now measure your body temperature, adding a whole new level of functionality to this not-totally-useful feature that was introduced on the Pixel 8 Pro nearly a year ago. The Pixel Thermometer app has been able to measure the temperature of objects since its … [Read more...] about Pixel 9 Pro’s thermometer now works on humans, but is still strange
How to test out Satellite SOS on your Pixel 9 series phone
We all know that feeling when you're out hiking, camping, or even just driving through a remote area and your phone suddenly loses signal. It's a frustrating, and - in the wrong setting - potentially dangerous, situation. But with the Pixel 9's new Satellite SOS feature, help is just a few taps away … [Read more...] about How to test out Satellite SOS on your Pixel 9 series phone
All versions of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold are available for order again
Well, it looks like Google has righted the ship with Pixel 9 Pro Fold inventory. After a bit of a stock hiccup that left potential buyers empty-handed, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is back in stock and ready for pre-order. The only catch is you'll have to exercise a bit of patience. Shipping dates are … [Read more...] about All versions of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold are available for order again
Oops! The pricey Pixel 9 Pro Fold won’t work with the Pixel Stand 2
This one might sting a bit if you're already someone who's invested in the Google ecosystem and eagerly awaiting the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. It turns out Google's impressive-looking, expensive new foldable won't play nice with the Pixel Stand 2 – Google's own flagship wireless charger. Yeah. Launched … [Read more...] about Oops! The pricey Pixel 9 Pro Fold won’t work with the Pixel Stand 2
Pixel 9a leaks: Why Google is making another phone
Google's Pixel 9 series made a splash just a few weeks ago, but the Pixel excitement continues. While we've already seen the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel Pro Flod, it looks like Google is making room for one more in the Pixel family - the Pixel 9a. And now we have our first glimpse at … [Read more...] about Pixel 9a leaks: Why Google is making another phone
My time with the Pixel 9 Pro XL has me very excited for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold
I've already talked at length about my early feelings for the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Between the build quality, the screen, the cameras, the battery life, the performance, and the video quality, I'm once again a big fan of Pixel. It's been a few years since I've been able to say that, and I'm happily back … [Read more...] about My time with the Pixel 9 Pro XL has me very excited for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Android 15 is officially headed to Pixel phones in October
The latest update from the Android Beta Program has dropped a pretty major hint about the official release date for Android 15. A splash screen on the latest update clearly mentions that users waiting for the stable Android 15 update should ignore this latest Beta update until Android 15 becomes … [Read more...] about Android 15 is officially headed to Pixel phones in October
Pixel 9 Pro Fold gets into customer’s hands a full week before launch
While the reception of the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL has been quite good (immensely good from my perspective), there's still some serious anticipation building for the full release of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold on September 4th: only a little over a week away. However, for one lucky … [Read more...] about Pixel 9 Pro Fold gets into customer’s hands a full week before launch
Pixel 9 phones can handle touch input with water on the screen
The Google Pixel 9 series made its big debut less than two weeks ago, and there are still small surprises to be found in these new handsets from Google. One of those surprises is the new Adaptive Touch feature that is enabled by default and tucked away in the Pixel 9's display settings. What is … [Read more...] about Pixel 9 phones can handle touch input with water on the screen
Wow, the Pixel 9’s fingerprint scanner is so much better now
As promised, I'm going to continue posting about the things that are really making me love the new Pixel 9 Pro XL. As a reminder, I came into this review period with what has become a multi-year, general disinterest in Google's Pixel phones. For the past few iterations of the Pixel line, I checked … [Read more...] about Wow, the Pixel 9’s fingerprint scanner is so much better now
