NBA fans watching the 2022 Playoffs may notice how prominent the Google Pixel is in all the marketing around the event. This is because the Google Pixel is the official fan phone of the NBA due to Google's new multi-year deal with the league. This year, further advancing this partnership, Google and … [Read more...] about Google and NBA launch “Pixel Arena” 3D environment for fans during 2022 Playoffs
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Possible Google Pixel bug randomly declines incoming calls
A few reports are popping up online about a new bug that seems to be hitting several Google Pixel devices, causing them to decline phone calls randomly. The first report showed up on a Reddit post, followed by several comments of users experiencing the same thing, and has since been picked up by … [Read more...] about Possible Google Pixel bug randomly declines incoming calls
Here’s how your Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro could one day save your life
Did you know that your Pixel phone could one day save your life? It's true! Well, if you have Android 10 and up, that is. In addition to good sense and awareness of your surroundings, the Pixel phone's Personal Safety app can help you out in unavoidable emergencies or life-threatening situations by … [Read more...] about Here’s how your Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro could one day save your life
Pixel 6a surfaces at the FCC with mmWave in tow
Yup, another post about the upcoming Pixel 6a from Google. The details of Google's latest budget-friendly phone have yet to be made official but thanks to a variety of sources, we have a fairly decent idea of what to expect from the Pixel 6a when it launches. According to recent reports from … [Read more...] about Pixel 6a surfaces at the FCC with mmWave in tow
Pixel “At a Glance” widget finally gets new functionality from March feature drop
The March feature drop for Google Pixel devices promised some very helpful features that most users didn't see come to fruition. One of these was a better "At a Glance" widget that would appear more often to show battery levels, a safety check countdown, reminders to turn off your alarm if the next … [Read more...] about Pixel “At a Glance” widget finally gets new functionality from March feature drop
A new Google Pixel bug changes your notification sounds
Well, here we are again — another Google Pixel bug just in time for Easter. According to a report by 9to5Google, several Pixel owners are finding that their ringtone, Default notification sound, and Default alarm sounds have randomly changed. Unfortunately, this is causing issues with missed calls … [Read more...] about A new Google Pixel bug changes your notification sounds
Google’s Pixel 6a could be a major disruptor
Last year, Google launched the Pixel 5a just a couple of months ahead of the highly-anticipated debut of the Tensor-powered Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Before the Pixel 5a's debut, Google's strategy in the mobile marketplace wasn't exactly clear and the Pixel 5a felt like a device that just didn't … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel 6a could be a major disruptor
Google’s Pixel 6a retail packaging emerges in a new leak
We're only a month out from Google I/O 2022 at this point, and that means any hardware set to debut at the yearly developer conference is also right around the corner. We've seen plenty of leaks and insider info on what could show up at the event, and it feels pretty certain Google will use the … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel 6a retail packaging emerges in a new leak
Android 12 QPR3 Beta 2 available now for Pixel phones
The second beta of the Android 12 QPR3 (Quarterly Platform Release) was released yesterday and announced by Google on the r/android_beta subreddit. This release (S3B1.220318.003) follows the initial release plus an interim patch targeting the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. However, it includes the latest … [Read more...] about Android 12 QPR3 Beta 2 available now for Pixel phones
Google announces partnership with iFixit for Pixel replacement parts
Google announced today that as part of a new partnership with iFixit, genuine repair parts for Pixel devices will become available for customers to purchase via the iFixit site. The announcement follows long-held debates and legislation about the "right to repair" and improving repairability on … [Read more...] about Google announces partnership with iFixit for Pixel replacement parts
Material You style dialer starts rolling out to Google Phone app
The Google Phone app, which is the default dialer on Pixel phones, has, for the most part, maintained the same look throughout the "Material You" overhaul of the Android UI. However, it looks like this is about to change. 9to5Google is reporting that a new "Material You" style dialer is rolling out … [Read more...] about Material You style dialer starts rolling out to Google Phone app
How to use the Files by Google app to reclaim space on your Android phone
Most of us can agree that 2020 was not a great year. The world was ravaged, and our lives were forever changed by a global pandemic; Australia saw one of its most devastating wildfire seasons, and Android users lost the system Files app with the release of Android 11. While the first two were … [Read more...] about How to use the Files by Google app to reclaim space on your Android phone
