In preparation for the upcoming release of Google's budget Pixel 6a phone, which was proudly unveiled during its I/O conference back in May, 9to5Google spotted that the device is already listed at one of the largest consumer technology retailers in the US — Best Buy. Though pre-orders won't open … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 6a listings show up on Best Buy website
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Google’s Real Tone technology wins top prize in Mobile category at Cannes Lions
Google has garnered much praise from both its users and the media for its new "Real Tone" technology that launched alongside the Pixel 6 line and sought to improve the representation of diverse skin tones across all of Google's products. To achieve this, Google partnered with Dr. Ellis Monk to … [Read more...] about Google’s Real Tone technology wins top prize in Mobile category at Cannes Lions
Pixel “At a Glance” widget Nest Doorbell alerts rolling out
The June 2022 Pixel Feature Drop, announced at the start of the month, promised Pixel users new features for the "At a Glance" widget that is a fixture on the device's home page. Three new widget features were announced as part of that drop: Flashlight reminders, Air Quality alerts, and a Nest … [Read more...] about Pixel “At a Glance” widget Nest Doorbell alerts rolling out
Pixel’s At a Glance widget may soon pick up Nest Doorbell package delivery notices
Google Nest doorbells have a package detection feature included as part of the Nest Aware plan. This feature can be very helpful for those waiting for a very important delivery or simply want to monitor when a package has been dropped off and determine if it's in danger of getting picked up by a … [Read more...] about Pixel’s At a Glance widget may soon pick up Nest Doorbell package delivery notices
The Pixel 6a is official and the rumors were spot on
The opening keynote for Google I/O 2022 is officially in the books and we're busy processing the overwhelming number of updates that came out of just that two-hour session. Historically speaking, Google I/O isn't a venue at which the company chooses to debut new hardware. As a matter of fact, we … [Read more...] about The Pixel 6a is official and the rumors were spot on
Files by Google app getting its “Share” tab back on Pixels
The Files by Google app (formerly "Files Go") became the de-facto file manager on Android back in 2020 when Google decided to remove the good old "Files" app from the operating system with the release of Android 11. Since then, we have also seen the wide release of Nearby Share, which made its way … [Read more...] about Files by Google app getting its “Share” tab back on Pixels
Google and NBA launch “Pixel Arena” 3D environment for fans during 2022 Playoffs
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
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
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
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
