Leaks from pre-release Pixel 7 Pro units suggested that Google had made the decision to equip the phone with a Samsung display panel that is newer than the one in the Pixel 6 Pro. It appears that this may actually be the case because the results from the DxOMark Display Test are in, and the findings … [Read more...] about Pixel 7 Pro display gets 2nd place DxOMark ranking: Excellent HDR10 and color fidelity
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Pixel 7 Series drop support 32-bit apps ahead of Android 14
It's no secret that Google has been working for some time now on phasing out 32-bit app support on Android. In fact, since 2019, App Developers have been required to support 64-bit architecture in their apps in order to publish them on the Google Play Store. This was one of the many signs that … [Read more...] about Pixel 7 Series drop support 32-bit apps ahead of Android 14
In an iPad world, Google’s Pixel Tablet is a smart move
For just a moment, allow me to give credit where credit is due. If I were in the market for a tablet and I wanted something that was powerful, productive, and offered a great gaming experience, I wouldn't consider anything other than an iPad. iPadOS owns 55% of the global tablet operating system … [Read more...] about In an iPad world, Google’s Pixel Tablet is a smart move
Why I’m leaving my Pixel 7 Pro on FHD+ instead of the full QHD+ resolution
Right out of the box, if you dig under the hood just a bit on your new Pixel 7 Pro, you'll find a setting in the Display section that now allows for a couple different display resolutions: FHD+ (roughly 1080p) and QHD+ (roughly 1440p). Clicking back and forth between the two, you'd be forgiven for … [Read more...] about Why I’m leaving my Pixel 7 Pro on FHD+ instead of the full QHD+ resolution
Pixel 7 Pro: hands-on and initial impressions with Google’s new flagship phone [VIDEO]
Google has officially revealed all their new hardware at the Made By Google 2022 event in New York City last week, and while we've all been inundated with early info about the Pixel 7 Pro since it was clearly revealed back in May at Google I/O 2022, we now have all the actual details we've been … [Read more...] about Pixel 7 Pro: hands-on and initial impressions with Google’s new flagship phone [VIDEO]
Pixel 7: hands-on initial impressions with Google’s new $599 phone [VIDEO]
Google finally took the wraps off their new hardware at the Made By Google 2022 event in New York City on October 6th, and while we've known quite a bit about the Pixel 7 since it was clearly revealed back in May at Google I/O 2022, we now have all the details we've been waiting for on Google's … [Read more...] about Pixel 7: hands-on initial impressions with Google’s new $599 phone [VIDEO]
Here are the Pixel 7 features that will eventually make it to the Pixel 6
When Google releases a new model in its Pixel smartphone line, it tends to reserve the latest and greatest improvements and features for that new phone model and make it an "exclusive." However, as we have seen time and time again, Google also tends to bring some of these same features to their … [Read more...] about Here are the Pixel 7 features that will eventually make it to the Pixel 6
Enjoy these new Pixel “Natural Elements” sounds for your ringtones, notifications, and alarms
With the launch of Google's brand-new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, the company is ramping up its efforts to make both devices more appealing to potential customers. Along with hardware releases, the company generally does a bunch to polish its existing software and add new features that appeal to the … [Read more...] about Enjoy these new Pixel “Natural Elements” sounds for your ringtones, notifications, and alarms
LTE Pixel Watch waitlisted at Google Store. Some pre-order ship dates delayed.
If you pre-ordered an LTE Pixel Watch via the Google Store, you may want to check your order to see if your delivery has shifted. I was one of them, and my LTE Pixel Watch order, for which I paid express shipping, went from an original delivery date of Oct 13 - Oct 17 to Oct 18 - October 24 in the … [Read more...] about LTE Pixel Watch waitlisted at Google Store. Some pre-order ship dates delayed.
Your Pixel’s new Security & Privacy section will be a one-stop-shop for your peace of mind
With the introduction of the new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro into Google's hardware lineup, the company is further tweaking its software to make it the safest and most secure phone on the market. Well, at the very least, that's one point that the company kept drilling in during its 2022 hardware event … [Read more...] about Your Pixel’s new Security & Privacy section will be a one-stop-shop for your peace of mind
Pixel Watch now available for pre-order
The highly anticipated Pixel Watch was officially unveiled today at the Made by Google event, along with new Pixels and a more in-depth look at the upcoming Pixel Tablet / Nest Hub. Now that the watch is official, we can stop talking about leaked specs and photos and finally refer to the real thing … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch now available for pre-order
Where to buy the all-new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro
Well, the big day finally arrived, and the latest #MadeByGoogle hardware is officially available for pre-order. As expected, Rick Osterloh took the stage this morning to share with us the few remaining details left unknown about the all-new Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and the highly-anticipated Pixel … [Read more...] about Where to buy the all-new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro
