It's that time again Pixel fans! The most recent Pixel drop from Google has just been announced and is beginning its rollout today. This month's update includes not just Pixel phones, but the Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds as well. They are Pixel devices too, right? Pixels from the 4a to the latest … [Read more...] about December 2022 Pixel Feature Drop begins rolling out today
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How to record your Pixel phone’s screen without installing a third-party application
In the early days of Android phones, which is now over ten years ago, I remember having to go to the Android Marketplace to find a third-party application to record my screen. Many of the instances where I felt I needed to capture my display occurred when I wanted to explain to my friends or family … [Read more...] about How to record your Pixel phone’s screen without installing a third-party application
Google Pixel Recorder app update adds Speaker Labels
During its Made by Google hardware event back in October, Google promised many new features that would be coming soon to Pixel phones. One of these promised, future features was an update to the famously excellent Recorder app, beneficial for those that use it to transcribe conversations involving … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Recorder app update adds Speaker Labels
Free Google One VPN arrives for Pixel 7 and 7 Pro a bit early
When Google unveiled its latest hardware at its event back in early October, one of the features that was promised as an exclusive to the new Pixel 7 and 7 Pro phones was free access to Google's already-popular Google One VPN. The Google One VPN is already available to those who use Google Fi or pay … [Read more...] about Free Google One VPN arrives for Pixel 7 and 7 Pro a bit early
Pixel 7a renders leak providing a first look at the new Google mid-range
Rumors regarding the upcoming midrange Google Pixel phone - the Pixel 7a, have been swirling around for some time now with specs that seem more akin to a flagship phone than Google's usual summer phone release. While some rumors say that the Pixel 7a could ship with a ceramic body, an upgraded … [Read more...] about Pixel 7a renders leak providing a first look at the new Google mid-range
Google lawsuit alleges the company had radio personalities pretend to use the Pixel 4
When it comes to tech companies, I feel like we're all living in a circus. No matter how honest corporations seem or how charitable you are with them given their mission statements, there's always that aspect of them where they're either intentionally or unintentionally dishonest for gain. In a … [Read more...] about Google lawsuit alleges the company had radio personalities pretend to use the Pixel 4
Pixel’s At a Glance widget timers can now reach across your connected devices
The At-a-Glance widget on Pixel phones is part of what makes a Pixel, well, a Pixel. Not only is it part of the DNA and branding of the Pixel Launcher, but is also surprisingly helpful as it has become more proactive through the years. Recently, Google announced some quality-of-life improvements … [Read more...] about Pixel’s At a Glance widget timers can now reach across your connected devices
It looks like Pixel 7a will fix my biggest gripe with the Pixel 6a
There have already been a slew of leaks that have surfaced for the Pixel 7a, but details about the screen were assumed with the first round of rumors. To get you caught up, those earlier leaks suggest a flagship-like A-series phone from Google on the way with the same Tensor G2 SoC inside that the … [Read more...] about It looks like Pixel 7a will fix my biggest gripe with the Pixel 6a
Christmas comes early with full leaked renders of the upcoming Pixel Fold
I was not expecting this at all today! As many of you know by this point, the Pixel Fold (A.K.A. Pixel Notepad and Passport) has been leaked, rumored, and delayed all sorts of times over the past 18 months. Known only as the Pixel Fold early on, the name 'Passport' was thrown around before we all … [Read more...] about Christmas comes early with full leaked renders of the upcoming Pixel Fold
Another Pixel 7 exclusive at-a-glance feature is making its way to older Pixel devices
When Google's Pixel 7 and 7 Pro phones were launched, several features were made "exclusive" to that series alone. This is usually the case when Google releases new phones, saving the latest and greatest advancements for the latest and greatest phone in their lineup. Sometimes these features are … [Read more...] about Another Pixel 7 exclusive at-a-glance feature is making its way to older Pixel devices
Google One is the next app to get redesigned ahead of the Pixel Tablet launch
With news that the new Google Pixel Tablet will be launching next year, a load of Google's own apps (as well as premium apps from third-party developers) have been getting a once over to make better use of a tablet's screen real estate. Chrome even got updated with a new look and feel for horizontal … [Read more...] about Google One is the next app to get redesigned ahead of the Pixel Tablet launch
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3.1 now available for Pixel devices as a “minor update”
Google has announced the release of Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3.1 (T1B3.221003.008), which includes the security patch for the month of November for Pixel devices, as well as the most recent bug fixes and optimizations to improve speed and reliability. Those who are not familiar with the QPR betas … [Read more...] about Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3.1 now available for Pixel devices as a “minor update”
