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Best Buy is putting huge discounts on the Pixel 6, but caveats apply
Earlier this week, I spent some time posting about Google's decision to leave the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro out of the Black Friday discount lineup this year. I applaud them for sticking to their guns and making a bit of a statement that these phones are priced well, selling well, and worth the MSRP … [Read more...] about Best Buy is putting huge discounts on the Pixel 6, but caveats apply
Surprise Pixel 6 update brings a fix for the phone’s most aggravating issue
The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have been with us for nearly a month at this point and, as is always the case with new phones from any manufacturer, there have been some bugs along the way. While I think the screen flicker issue that only occurred with the phone powered off was the least problematic … [Read more...] about Surprise Pixel 6 update brings a fix for the phone’s most aggravating issue
Why Google’s quick fix of Pixel 6 ghost calling is extremely encouraging
In case you haven't heard about it already, there are a few bugs and issues with Google's new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones. There's nothing earth-shattering or deal-breaking, but bugs like this can put a bit of a damper on the overall user experience. Sure, we expect this sort of thing right out … [Read more...] about Why Google’s quick fix of Pixel 6 ghost calling is extremely encouraging
Why Google’s choice to skip Black Friday deals on Pixel 6 makes sense
As they've done each year since the inception of the Google Store, Google has posted all their Black Friday deals in preparation for the holiday shopping rush. While it was already happening prior to the pandemic, COVID-19 forced retailers to really rethink how they position holiday-inspired deals, … [Read more...] about Why Google’s choice to skip Black Friday deals on Pixel 6 makes sense
If the Pixel Fold is dead, Android 12L might be aimed more at Chromebooks than we thought
This is not the type of news you want to hear on a Monday. I suppose it's the right day of the week for it, though. While I don't share in the collective ire directed at the first working day of the week that many people seem to feel, it goes without saying that Monday's are simply the worst. And … [Read more...] about If the Pixel Fold is dead, Android 12L might be aimed more at Chromebooks than we thought
After update to Geekbench, Pixel 6 Tensor SoC gets crazy-high GPU compute scores
Now that the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have been in the hands of users for a bit of time now, I think we can all inhale a collective sigh of relief knowing that these new Google phones are no slouches in the performance category. While not as fast on paper as the Snapdragon 888 from Qualcomm, real … [Read more...] about After update to Geekbench, Pixel 6 Tensor SoC gets crazy-high GPU compute scores
No, you aren’t crazy: Chromecast volume control is missing in Android 12 for reasons
I'm not sure how many of you out there are on Android 12 right now, but for those who are, there is a missing element to the UI that you may or may not have noticed yet. I picked up on the issue right away when we loaded Android 12 on one of our in-house Pixels a few weeks back, but I chalked it up … [Read more...] about No, you aren’t crazy: Chromecast volume control is missing in Android 12 for reasons
With Android 12L, it feels like we can now set a timeframe for the upcoming Pixel Fold
With the recent announcement of the Android 12L update in the works, there's no way to take in all this new version of Android brings to the table and not be fairly confident that it is arriving with a very particular phone in mind. While many of the Android 12L optimizations will make life a lot … [Read more...] about With Android 12L, it feels like we can now set a timeframe for the upcoming Pixel Fold
Why I’m struggling to choose between Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro [VIDEO]
This year with Google's new phones - the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro - I'm finding myself in a strange and unforeseen dilemma: I can't decide which one to buy. Look, I get it. I'm in a privileged position of having both of these new phones in my hand and have spent the last week or so getting to know both … [Read more...] about Why I’m struggling to choose between Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro [VIDEO]
As a man of color, I’m really looking forward to RealTone on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
I’ll never forget: it was my senior year in high school, I was getting ready to take my girlfriend to senior prom, and graduation was just around the corner! I recall that time in my life with genuine fondness because there was a real and palpable level of excitement that followed me around … [Read more...] about As a man of color, I’m really looking forward to RealTone on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
Forget benchmarks: video pits Pixel 6 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro Max in real-world speed test
First off, if you've never watched a Phone Buff speed test, you are in for a real treat. These guys use robots to accurately and fairly perform a battery of real-world actions on phones at the same time to really get a feel for the actual speed of a device. While benchmarks can be helpful, they … [Read more...] about Forget benchmarks: video pits Pixel 6 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro Max in real-world speed test
