Google posted today on the Pixel Phone Help Community about a little-known resource that, if I am being honest, I didn't know about until now. We are talking about Guidebooks, an online guide designed to help users get the most out of certain Google products and services. Right now, you can find … [Read more...] about Google promotes Pixel “Guidebooks” ahead of Pixel 6a release
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How to charge your Pixel Buds using your Pixel 5, Pixel 6, or Pixel 6 Pro
Did you know that you can wirelessly charge Qi-compliant accessories, like your Pixel Buds, by sitting them on the back of your compatible Pixel phone? Google introduced Battery Share with the Pixel 5 and subsequently added it to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro line as well. The feature is extremely handy for … [Read more...] about How to charge your Pixel Buds using your Pixel 5, Pixel 6, or Pixel 6 Pro
Companion site for Pixel Recorder app adds playback speed controls
One of the apps that sets Pixel phones apart from others is its Recorder app. Not because recording apps are unique to these phones at all, but because the one on the Pixels manages to outdo the competition by leveraging Google's best-in-class Live Transcribe feature. While many know the app and … [Read more...] about Companion site for Pixel Recorder app adds playback speed controls
June 2022 Pixel Feature Drop begins rolling out today
It's that time again, Team Pixel! Google's latest Pixel drop has begun rolling out today, bringing a nice selection of helpful features as well as some fun and unexpected ones. The update will apply to Pixel 4 through Pixel 6 and 6 Pro devices. Here's everything that was announced: Turn your … [Read more...] about June 2022 Pixel Feature Drop begins rolling out today
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
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 Pixel 6 and 6 Pro get their first QPR Beta bug fix release
If you have perchance read my tireless tirade on how disappointed I have been at the handling of the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro monthly security updates and feature drops, then you probably know that I jumped the gun when the Quarterly Platform Release beta was announced. This was my perhaps desperate … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro get their first QPR Beta bug fix release
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro March Update Rolling Out
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro owners rejoice because the much-awaited and delayed March update is finally rolling out for these devices. There was speculation over the weekend that the update may drop today after the upgrade schedule for a Canadian cell phone carrier was spotted, stating March 21st as the live … [Read more...] about Pixel 6 and 6 Pro March Update Rolling Out