Since their release, the new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have been quite well-received by those who purchased them. Though I just wrote a piece this week about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup due out later this week and the fact that it is highly likely that a vast majority of Android-toting Chromebook […]
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A model Pixel Fold has leaked out and gives us real life size and width reference
As we’re only a few months from the likely release window for the still-technically-rumored Pixel Fold, it just makes good sense that we’d start seeing things leak through the cracks in a bit more of a material way. There have already been highly-detailed renders leaked out online and those images and videos gave us a […]
Continue ReadingAt long last, Google Discover adds a three-column layout in preparation for the Pixel Tablet
The year just and only began, but Google is already on an apology tour. After more than a decade of neglecting the tablet experience with its apps and services, it’s finally updating a ton of them to be better optimized for larger displays. It’s already done more over the past few months than it ever […]
Continue ReadingTake up to $150 off the best Android smartphone of 2022
We don’t do phone reviews here at Chrome Unboxed but I think that we all agree, Google’s Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are easily two of the best smartphones to come out of 2022. We most certainly aren’t alone in this sentiment. A quick look around the web and you’ll see that plenty of tech […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel Tablet may get a notetaking feature for quickly jotting things down around the house
As someone who loves the Nest Hub despite its flaws and limitations, I’m pretty darn excited for the Pixel Tablet that’s meant to replace it as the next multi-function Hub in smart homes. Being able to control my lights, television, speakers, and more from the comfort of my couch with a device that sits on […]
Continue ReadingThe January Pixel update screwed up Bluetooth connections to users vehicles for some reason
With the official release of the new Android Auto user interface, features, and improvements, you’d think there would be a few bugs to iron out, but oddly enough, for many users this week, the issue is not Auto’s fault. For some odd reason, Pixel users are unable to connect to their vehicle’s Bluetooth to stream […]
Continue ReadingNew leak confirms Pixel 7a upgrade I’ve been hoping for
We’ve already had plenty of leaks around the Pixel 7a, letting us in on a handful of the things we should expect from Google’s upcoming mid-range phone. As always, the Pixel 7a is expected to aesthetically fall in line with the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, but should also come with a handful of […]
Continue ReadingJanuary Pixel update adds spatial audio, fixes Bluetooth connections, display waking, more
Just this morning, Google posted on the Pixel Phone Support page that your new January 2023 device update will now begin rolling out. In addition to improved fingerprint unlock performance for the Pixel 7 and 6a, numerous fixes are also coming to the units listed below, and most of the other patches are available to […]
Continue ReadingSome Pixel 7 users’ rear camera glass is shattering after regular use and Google is aware
According to a slew of users on Reddit and Twitter (sources: 1,2,3,4,5), Pixel 7 rear phone cameras are mysteriously experiencing their external glass breaking. These individuals have stated firmly that they have not dropped their devices, and that no force has been applied. They are also not using their new phones in extreme temperatures. One […]
Continue ReadingThe full Pixel phone roadmap has leaked, all the way through 2025
Some of you read that headline and thought exactly what I did when I heard this news: how hard is it to discern Google’s Pixel phone strategy? After all, the company has been pretty solid with their release cadence, only modifying things a bit during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Should be simple, right? […]
Continue ReadingIn an odd twist, a Pixel Tablet and dock showed up for sale on Facebook
This may be one of the wilder things I’ve seen from an unreleased product. The Google Pixel Tablet isn’t an unknown entity at this point, with the company teasing it at Google I/O back in May and then showing it off in a more prominent way at their fall hardware event. However, details have been […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Wallet now opens full app when using shortcuts on a Pixel 7/7Pro
Earlier this year, Google made some changes to its Wallet app, giving it a new name and the capability to store more of your cards than just your credit and loyalty cards. Later in the year, when the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro launched, its users caught a bug within that app that caused […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Fi will now let you set LTE as your preferred network type on Pixels
The December security patch that rolled out last week was packed with bug fixes and new features that will be gracing our Pixel devices very soon. However, some features get introduced that do not make it to the release notes and we have to rely on users to catch them and report them to their […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 QPR2 Beta 1 is now available for those enrolled in the Beta program
Last week, Google announced the Android 13 December software update and Pixel feature drop, which was full of new features just in time to celebrate the holidays. Along with those updates came a PSA about when the right timing was for opting out of the beta program if that was something you were already thinking […]
Continue ReadingPixel Watch non-review: why I love Google’s wearable after a couple months
I’ve put off doing a “review” of the Pixel Watch for a very good reason. Well, it’s a good reason to me, at least. To put it bluntly, I don’t really know what I’m talking about with smartwatches: or just watches at all for that matter. I’m not a watch guy and my foray into […]
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