It's been two years since the Qi2 standard was first announced, and we're finally starting to see some movement on the hardware front. At CES 2025, the Wireless Power Consortium revealed that Qi2 is officially coming to Samsung Galaxy devices this year. But that's not all – Google is also leading … [Read more...] about Qi2 wireless charging with MagSafe is officially coming to Samsung phones
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Pixel’s 80% charge limit feature is great, but won’t work if your phone is off
The December Pixel Drop for Android 15 brought a fantastic new feature: the ability to limit your Pixel's maximum charge to 80%. This is great news for users who are conscious of battery health and longevity, but there's a slight hiccup you should be aware of if you plan to use this new feature all … [Read more...] about Pixel’s 80% charge limit feature is great, but won’t work if your phone is off
Google makes a splash with Pixel as the official smartphone of the Australian Open
Google's phone is the official smartphone of the Australian Open and will be on-site with a CES-like experience for Tennis fans who attend the event. Mimicking Google's existing partnerships with the NBA, NWSL, and major European football leagues, Pixel is now making a big play in the world of … [Read more...] about Google makes a splash with Pixel as the official smartphone of the Australian Open
Pixel’s “Enhance Now Playing” feature is now rolling out to users
Google's December 2024 Feature Drop brought a promised update to the Pixel's Now Playing experience, introducing an "Enhance Now Playing" setting. While the concept is promising, the rollout had yet to actually happen: until now. Rolling out now to Pixel 6 and newer, "Enhance Now Playing" … [Read more...] about Pixel’s “Enhance Now Playing” feature is now rolling out to users
Google Pixel 10 series to ditch Samsung modem for MediaTek
Google's Tensor chips have come a long way since their debut, but early iterations faced criticism for their Samsung-sourced modems. These modems struggled with overheating and inconsistent signal strength, casting a shadow on the otherwise promising Tensor platform. While Google has made strides in … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 10 series to ditch Samsung modem for MediaTek
Pixel’s December update quietly introduced “Bypass Charging”
Google's December Pixel Drop quiet delivered users a significant, albeit unadvertised, improvement to battery management: "bypass charging." This feature, coupled with the new ability to limit battery charging to 80%, offers Pixel users a powerful combination for preserving battery health and … [Read more...] about Pixel’s December update quietly introduced “Bypass Charging”
Pixel’s Now Playing feature looks set to get a default playback option
Pixel's Now Playing feature that identifies songs playing around you for at-a-glance reference is about to get even better. This handy tool which first appeared on the Pixel 2 and 2 XL back in 2017 acts like a built-in Shazam, automatically displaying the song title on your lock screen and in your … [Read more...] about Pixel’s Now Playing feature looks set to get a default playback option
Pixel 6, Pixel 7 and Pixel Fold get 2 extra years of Android OS updates
Google has just quietly updated it's Pixel support page, extending Android OS updates for the Pixel Fold, Pixel 6, Pixel 7 series, by 2 full years. These devices will now receive a full five years of OS updates, matching the support window of the newer Pixel 8 and 9 lineups. Pretty sweet, … [Read more...] about Pixel 6, Pixel 7 and Pixel Fold get 2 extra years of Android OS updates
The December Pixel Drop is here with a host of updates
Google's December Pixel Feature Drop is upon us, and it's brimming with enhancements designed to make your Pixel experience even more intelligent and intuitive. This update goes beyond simple tweaks, offering substantial upgrades to Gemini AI, camera capabilities, and security measures. Let's break … [Read more...] about The December Pixel Drop is here with a host of updates
Pixel phones can now tell you how hot they are running
If you've owned a Pixel 6 or newer, you know the feeling you get when your phone starts to overheat. In one way or another, you've perhaps pushed the device a bit too hard, maybe gaming or shooting a long 4K video, and the back of your phone starts to feel like a hot plate. But how hot is actually … [Read more...] about Pixel phones can now tell you how hot they are running
Pixel ‘At a Glance’ widget may be getting a sports enhancement
If you are a sports fan, we have some good news for you! It looks like Google is getting ready to bring live sports scores right to your Pixel's At a Glance widget. 9to5 Google dove deep into the latest Android System Intelligence APK (the same one that teased the enhanced 'Now Playing' features) … [Read more...] about Pixel ‘At a Glance’ widget may be getting a sports enhancement
Google is “enhancing” Now Playing on Pixel phones for an improved experience
Since it's introduction years ago, the Now Playing feature on Pixel phones has always been a crowd favorite. Every time it magically identifies songs playing around me, I'm still a bit blown away by how well it can identify tunes in so many environments. Though it's not been upgraded in a while, … [Read more...] about Google is “enhancing” Now Playing on Pixel phones for an improved experience
