If you were waiting until October 4th to learn all about Google’s new hardware, it looks like you won’t have to hold out that long after all. In a barrage of tweets in the past few hours, noted leaker Kamila Wojciechowska has spilled the beans quite extensively, and it doesn’t stop at the Pixel 8 […]
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Pixel 8 and 8 Pro pricing details leak along with 7 years of updates
We’re only a bit over a week from the official unveiling of some new hardware from Google. While there may be a few surprises come October 4th, we know for sure that a new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will definitely be a big part of the festivities. Renders and rumors have swirled for […]
Continue ReadingGoogle finally gives us a look at the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 on purpose
After a months-long array of leaks and rumors, Google has finally decided to lift the veil on its upcoming flagship devices: the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2. Just ahead of the recently-announced Made by Google event scheduled for October 4th in New York City, Google has released a trio of video […]
Continue ReadingThe latest Pixel 8 Pro “leak” doesn’t feel like an accident this time around
We’re less than a month away from Google’s next hardware event, scheduled for October 4th. It’s old news by this point that we’re expecting the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro alongside the new, updated Pixel Watch 2 as well. Although the rumor mill has been churning out leaks and speculations for months at […]
Continue ReadingSurprising absolute no one, Google Pixel Pass is being discontinued
Google is discontinuing its Pixel Pass service. There, I said it. You’re probably not surprised, are you? You’re accustomed to waking up and hearing that the tech giant has taken the axe to something else, huh? Me too. This one’s a bit different though. I’m probably not alone in saying that Pixel Pass, a service […]
Continue ReadingPixel 8 Pro and likely Pixel Watch 2 photo gets leaked by Google
It’s hard not to get excited about leaks of new Google hardware, and it’s even more fun when Google themselves make an accidental slip that gives us a fully-official look at upcoming gadgets. With less than a couple months until the expected fall hardware event, a bit of an unintended leak on the Google Store […]
Continue ReadingPixel 8 series could be getting my dream group photo feature
For as long as group photos have been taken, I’d imagine we’ve all wished for a feature like the one that could be on the way for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. There’s no internal code name for it that we’re aware of just yet (I like “Group Top Shot”), but according to […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel 8 set to get “Audio Magic Eraser” and sweet, new blue color
Just like each year as we approach fall, Google has a highly-anticipated pair of phones in the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro that most Android fans are taking note of. And as we’ve seen each and every year that Google has built their own, in-house phones, leaks and sneak peeks of their new hardware […]
Continue ReadingYou may soon be able to get your Pixel phone repaired at Best Buy
Dealing with a broken smartphone is never a pleasant experience. For many Google Pixel users, that experience has felt a bit like a nightmare with Google’s fairly poor track record of correcting issues and problems that arise with their own Pixel-branded hardware. But things may be changing on that front according to a new report […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s Tensor G3 in the Pixel 8 will be more powerful, but here’s what it needs to be truly great
Google’s Tensor G3, the newest version of the company’s silicon set to power the upcoming Pixel 8 series, and from the looks of it, Tensor G3 will be an upgrade over G2 in some key ways. Detailed by Android Authority, the new chip’s spec sheet certainly promises better overall performance, a more-modern core layout, advanced […]
Continue ReadingIs the Pixel 8’s upgraded fingerprint sensor worth a $50 price hike?
As we get closer to the launch of the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, expected leaks have already provided a pretty good look at what Google’s next set of phones will look like and what sort of specs will come along for the ride both inside and out. Now, in addition to those […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s new Home Panel is rolling out to more Pixel devices
This year at I/O 2023, Google unveiled the all-new, revamped Google Home app. With a fresh design and some cool new features, the updated app brings a bit more convenience and customization to smart home controls. Maybe the best part of the update is the new Home Panel that was initially available on the Pixel […]
Continue ReadingPixel 8 Pro specs revealed in comprehensive leak
As the year progresses, the anticipation around Google’s upcoming smartphones – the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro – is only heating up. These phones will be the successors to the well-received Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, but Google has obviously been less than forthcoming about what we can expect. That being said, the last […]
Continue ReadingGoogle patent automatically switches your phone to Airplane mode with pressure, altitude change, more
Per a new listing on the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and Parkifly (Kudos, Phone Arena!), Google has filed a patent for something called “Activating a Connected Flight Mode”. This new innovation is just that – innovative! It seeks to automagically swap your cell data off and enable Airplane Mode when you’re… well, in an […]
Continue ReadingGoogle can now claim #2 smartphone brand status in Japan
The smartphone market – largely dominated by big players like Apple and Samsung – has been traditionally challenging for newer players to find their place. Yet, Google’s Pixel series is making remarkable strides in this highly-competitive space, particularly in Japan: a market known for its fierce loyalty to homegrown brands like Sony and Sharp. By […]
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