When Google unveiled its latest hardware at its event back in early October, one of the features that was promised as an exclusive to the new Pixel 7 and 7 Pro phones was free access to Google's already-popular Google One VPN. The Google One VPN is already available to those who use Google Fi or pay … [Read more...] about Free Google One VPN arrives for Pixel 7 and 7 Pro a bit early
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Pixel Android 13 November update rolls out with possible fix to one annoying Pixel 7 bug
Yesterday, Google announced via their blog that the monthly Android 13 Pixel software update for November 2022 is now rolling out to all Pixel devices. Since the first official release of Android 13, this will be the third security patch that has been made available for Pixel phones. This update … [Read more...] about Pixel Android 13 November update rolls out with possible fix to one annoying Pixel 7 bug
Face Unlock causing declined Google Pay NFC payments on the Pixel 7 Series
If you own a Pixel 7 or 7 Pro and you use contactless payments on a regular basis, you need to know about this "bug" that could affect you. As you may be aware, the Pixel 7 series shipped with Face Unlock, which was a welcomed addition for longtime Pixel users that missed having that feature since … [Read more...] about Face Unlock causing declined Google Pay NFC payments on the Pixel 7 Series
How to set up your Pixel 7 to keep track of your coughing and snoring while you sleep
The Made by Google event that took place last week wasn't just for announcing cool new devices. In between the exciting hardware announcements, there were quite a few software nuggets mentioned too, one of which was the ability for the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro to use its AI smarts to detect when you are … [Read more...] about How to set up your Pixel 7 to keep track of your coughing and snoring while you sleep
Pixel 7 Series drop support 32-bit apps ahead of Android 14
It's no secret that Google has been working for some time now on phasing out 32-bit app support on Android. In fact, since 2019, App Developers have been required to support 64-bit architecture in their apps in order to publish them on the Google Play Store. This was one of the many signs that … [Read more...] about Pixel 7 Series drop support 32-bit apps ahead of Android 14
Top 5 cases for your Pixel 7 or 7 Pro
As we await for our Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro preorders to arrive, some of us like to have extra security and be ready with a case to protect our new phones as soon as they are unboxed. Some people can get away with, or simply just prefer, keeping their phones naked with no outside protection to speak … [Read more...] about Top 5 cases for your Pixel 7 or 7 Pro
Google Assistant’s new updates will make your Made by Google devices more helpful
At the Made by Google event that took place yesterday, Google highlighted some of the most recent updates to its Assistant's robust AI capabilities, including new and creative methods for interacting more intuitively with it on the newly launched Pixel 7 series and the Pixel Watch. These are the … [Read more...] about Google Assistant’s new updates will make your Made by Google devices more helpful
Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro launch with next-level camera features
Today, at the Made by Google event, Google announced the next generation of its Pixel smartphone line — the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Going back to the roots that put the Pixel devices on the map as being the "best smartphone camera" since the Pixel 3 launch, Google is once again using its … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro launch with next-level camera features
Leaked Pixel 7 / 7 Pro specs confirm Face Unlock and Movie Motion Blur
The countdown to October 6th, the day that the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will be officially launched to the world – along with the Pixel Watch and other Nest devices – keeps getting closer. However, the closer the day gets, the more the rate at which we see leaks for these products accelerates. The … [Read more...] about Leaked Pixel 7 / 7 Pro specs confirm Face Unlock and Movie Motion Blur
New Unlisted Pixel 7 Ad features almost bezel-less Pixel Watch
There has been much controversy lately with the upcoming release of the Pixel Watch. Most of that has been apprehension about the size of the bezels and how their representation has been inconsistent throughout the marketing Google has released. In some ads, the bezels have looked very large, giving … [Read more...] about New Unlisted Pixel 7 Ad features almost bezel-less Pixel Watch
Full renders of Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro leaked a week before the Made by Google event
Just when we thought there couldn't possibly be any more leaks of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro – considering the event where these devices will be officially launched and go on sale is only a week away – new higher-quality renders of both devices have leaked, providing more details about the front … [Read more...] about Full renders of Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro leaked a week before the Made by Google event
Google gives us a closer look at Pixel 7 Pro with another design video
Following its "The Design of Google Pixel Watch" video on the Made by Google Youtube account, Google is now releasing a similar video. This time, it focuses on the Pixel 7 Pro with a video aptly titled "The Design of Google Pixel 7 Pro." The video provides a closer look at this year's flagship's … [Read more...] about Google gives us a closer look at Pixel 7 Pro with another design video
