Since the inception of the Pixel 3a, Google has taken the summer months to debut a new, mid-range Pixel phone each year to follow up the release of the higher-end models from the prior fall. Without fail, there has been an A-series phone released over the last four years, and there's no reason to … [Read more...] about Rumors show the Pixel 7a could be an absolute beast of a mid-range phone
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Google’s Pixel Buds Pro are winning me over, but they need one more thing to be perfect
I'll be the first to admit I've been a bit all over the place when it comes to Google's new earbuds. When they were first announced a bit surprisingly at Google I/O 2022 in May, I was nothing but excited. Finally, we were getting the Pixel Buds I always wanted, with all the ANC and transparency … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel Buds Pro are winning me over, but they need one more thing to be perfect
The Pixel 7 Series’ At-a-Glance weather widget is making its way to older phones
When Google releases a new Pixel phone model, it tends to save the best new features and upgrades for that phone model and make them "exclusive." But, as we've seen many times before, Google often adds some of these same features to older models a few months later. This is usually done through a … [Read more...] about The Pixel 7 Series’ At-a-Glance weather widget is making its way to older phones
Google launches Pixel referral program with $100 Google Store credit
Google really wants everyone to have a Pixel and to make this a more likely possibility, it has launched a new referral program this week that will reward you and your friends $100 in Google Store credit. This offer is being extended via an email that some users, some happen to be part of the Pixel … [Read more...] about Google launches Pixel referral program with $100 Google Store credit
Pixel 7 sales numbers indicate another big step for Google’s in-house hardware
Thanks to a comment by Alphabet/Google CEO Sundar Pichai during a Q3 2022 earnings call (via Android Authority and Motley Fool), we now know that the sales of Google's Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have led the way to a new Google hardware milestone. In the call, regarding the early sales numbers of the … [Read more...] about Pixel 7 sales numbers indicate another big step for Google’s in-house hardware
Here’s a closer look at the Pixel Tablet’s apps and experiences including Assistant and Discover
Everyone is excited for Google's new Nest Hub because, well, it's more than just a Nest Hub. It's actually a two-in-one device featuring the same power and features of an Android tablet with the convenience and smart home focus of a docked smart display. Google first showed it off during the 2022 … [Read more...] about Here’s a closer look at the Pixel Tablet’s apps and experiences including Assistant and Discover
The unlocked Pixel 6a drops to crazy-low price of $299 (33% off) in the wake of Pixel 7
As we move into the holiday buying season, deals are everywhere. That won't stop anytime soon, but I feel like this deal on the Pixel 6a may not be eclipsed even by the wildness of Q4 price cuts. With an MSRP of $449, a drop of $150 is a pretty big deal for any piece of tech, and in this … [Read more...] about The unlocked Pixel 6a drops to crazy-low price of $299 (33% off) in the wake of Pixel 7
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3 rolling out and brings Clear Calling to the Pixel 7 Series
Following the launch of the Pixel 7 series, Google has released the 3rd Beta of the Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs) to update the platform with fixes and improvements on a quarterly basis. This will be the first of these betas that will include the latest Google flagship device. To those … [Read more...] about Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3 rolling out and brings Clear Calling to the Pixel 7 Series
Pixel 7 Pro: one week later impressions after upgrading from a Pixel 6 [VIDEO]
I was fortunate enough to receive a Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel watch as a gift from Google this year as part of the #TeamPixel program. Lucky for me, both devices arrived in my preferred color, Hazel, which is, in my opinion, the most attractive option in the lineup. Today marks a week since I received … [Read more...] about Pixel 7 Pro: one week later impressions after upgrading from a Pixel 6 [VIDEO]
Face Unlock causing declined Google Pay NFC payments on the Pixel 7 Series
If you own a Pixel 7 or 7 Pro and you use contactless payments on a regular basis, you need to know about this "bug" that could affect you. As you may be aware, the Pixel 7 series shipped with Face Unlock, which was a welcomed addition for longtime Pixel users that missed having that feature since … [Read more...] about Face Unlock causing declined Google Pay NFC payments on the Pixel 7 Series
More specs emerge for the upcoming foldable Pixel Notepad
With the latest Pixel hardware event now in the rear-view mirror, it is time to look forward again. Around here, there's nothing more interesting in Google's upcoming hardware collection than the Pixel Notepad - Google's first attempt at a folding phone. We've discussed it many, many times before … [Read more...] about More specs emerge for the upcoming foldable Pixel Notepad
How to set up your Pixel 7 to keep track of your coughing and snoring while you sleep
The Made by Google event that took place last week wasn't just for announcing cool new devices. In between the exciting hardware announcements, there were quite a few software nuggets mentioned too, one of which was the ability for the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro to use its AI smarts to detect when you are … [Read more...] about How to set up your Pixel 7 to keep track of your coughing and snoring while you sleep
