Last week, Google announced the Android 13 December software update and Pixel feature drop, which was full of new features just in time to celebrate the holidays. Along with those updates came a PSA about when the right timing was for opting out of the beta program if that was something you were already thinking […]
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Pixel 7 Pro camera macro mode gets better with new update
The macro mode that shipped exclusively with the Google Pixel 7 Pro engages automatically when the camera is near enough to a subject. This function works well, but there are times when you may want a bit more control and a more clear-cut way to switch between macro and standard mode. Fortunately, an update to […]
Continue ReadingYou can now keep your Wi-Fi on with Airplane Mode on Pixels
The Pixel December software update and Feature Drop graced our Pixel devices earlier this week and with it came an assortment of features to make our Pixels more helpful than ever. However, as impressive as the changelog of all the newly introduced features is, there was one more feature introduced that did not receive a […]
Continue ReadingGoogle lists apps with Spatial Audio support on Pixel Buds Pro
Google “dropped” their Pixel Feature Drop on Monday and with it came a slew of new features available immediately on your Pixel devices, as well as some that will be arriving next year. One of the features confirmed to be coming in January is Spatial Audio with head tracking, which was first teased at the […]
Continue ReadingNow is your chance to leave the Android 13 QPR1 beta before QPR2 begins
Following yesterday’s release of the Android 13 December update and Feature Drop for Pixel devices, an update has also been made available to bring Pixel phones running the Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3.1 that was released last month to match the same build number of the non-beta December update. This means that those currently on […]
Continue ReadingPixel Android 13 December update rolls out with lots of fixes
Yesterday, new software features arrived to the Pixel family of devices via the usual Pixel Feature Drop. The new features for the Pixel phone included the promised free Google One VPN, Clear Calling, Recorder app speaker labels, Spatial Audio, new live wallpapers, and unified Security & Privacy settings, among others. Here is a summary of […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel Watch gets December update with new firmware and fixes
Following the new features announced yesterday for Pixel devices as part of the December 2022 Feature Drop, Google has also released its monthly software update for the Pixel Watch. This will be the second Pixel Watch update since the device’s launch, and while the first update addressed mostly its Fitbit integration, this newest update is […]
Continue ReadingDecember 2022 Pixel Feature Drop begins rolling out today
It’s that time again Pixel fans! The most recent Pixel drop from Google has just been announced and is beginning its rollout today. This month’s update includes not just Pixel phones, but the Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds as well. They are Pixel devices too, right? Pixels from the 4a to the latest Pixel 7 […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel Recorder app update adds Speaker Labels
During its Made by Google hardware event back in October, Google promised many new features that would be coming soon to Pixel phones. One of these promised, future features was an update to the famously excellent Recorder app, beneficial for those that use it to transcribe conversations involving more than one person. Version 4.2.490635119 of […]
Continue ReadingFree Google One VPN arrives for Pixel 7 and 7 Pro a bit early
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 […]
Continue ReadingPixel 7a renders leak providing a first look at the new Google mid-range
Rumors regarding the upcoming midrange Google Pixel phone – the Pixel 7a, have been swirling around for some time now with specs that seem more akin to a flagship phone than Google’s usual summer phone release. While some rumors say that the Pixel 7a could ship with a ceramic body, an upgraded camera setup, the […]
Continue ReadingThe Best Pixel Phone Deals for Cyber Monday
If you’ve been wanting to get your hands on a Pixel phone but have been holding off until the right deal comes along, I got news for you: Today is your day. Cyber Monday is here, and there are Pixel deals abound. You will find them at the usual suspects in the U.S., such as […]
Continue ReadingPixel’s At a Glance widget timers can now reach across your connected devices
The At-a-Glance widget on Pixel phones is part of what makes a Pixel, well, a Pixel. Not only is it part of the DNA and branding of the Pixel Launcher, but is also surprisingly helpful as it has become more proactive through the years. Recently, Google announced some quality-of-life improvements coming to the At-a-Glance widget, […]
Continue ReadingAnother Pixel 7 exclusive at-a-glance feature is making its way to older Pixel devices
When Google’s Pixel 7 and 7 Pro phones were launched, several features were made “exclusive” to that series alone. This is usually the case when Google releases new phones, saving the latest and greatest advancements for the latest and greatest phone in their lineup. Sometimes these features are dependent on the newest SoC that powers […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 QPR1 Beta 3.1 now available for Pixel devices as a “minor update”
Google has announced the release of Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3.1 (T1B3.221003.008), which includes the security patch for the month of November for Pixel devices, as well as the most recent bug fixes and optimizations to improve speed and reliability. Those who are not familiar with the QPR betas and how they differ from developer […]
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