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 … [Read more...] about Pixel’s At a Glance widget timers can now reach across your connected devices
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Another 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 … [Read more...] about Another Pixel 7 exclusive at-a-glance feature is making its way to older Pixel devices
Android 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 … [Read more...] about Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3.1 now available for Pixel devices as a “minor update”
The Pixel 7 Series’ At-a-Glance weather widget is making its way to older phones
When Google releases a new Pixel phone model, it tends to save the best new features and upgrades for that phone model and make them "exclusive." But, as we've seen many times before, Google often adds some of these same features to older models a few months later. This is usually done through a … [Read more...] about The Pixel 7 Series’ At-a-Glance weather widget is making its way to older phones
Google launches Pixel referral program with $100 Google Store credit
Google really wants everyone to have a Pixel and to make this a more likely possibility, it has launched a new referral program this week that will reward you and your friends $100 in Google Store credit. This offer is being extended via an email that some users, some happen to be part of the Pixel … [Read more...] about Google launches Pixel referral program with $100 Google Store credit
Pixel 7 Pro display gets 2nd place DxOMark ranking: Excellent HDR10 and color fidelity
Leaks from pre-release Pixel 7 Pro units suggested that Google had made the decision to equip the phone with a Samsung display panel that is newer than the one in the Pixel 6 Pro. It appears that this may actually be the case because the results from the DxOMark Display Test are in, and the findings … [Read more...] about Pixel 7 Pro display gets 2nd place DxOMark ranking: Excellent HDR10 and color fidelity
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
Google Fi will now encrypt all mobile traffic on Pixel phones
Google surprised us during the unveiling of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro at the Made by Google event last week by announcing that owners of either of these two devices will enjoy free VPN by Google One. However, the perks haven't stopped there. Today, Google announced that starting immediately, it will be … [Read more...] about Google Fi will now encrypt all mobile traffic on Pixel phones
LTE Pixel Watch waitlisted at Google Store. Some pre-order ship dates delayed.
If you pre-ordered an LTE Pixel Watch via the Google Store, you may want to check your order to see if your delivery has shifted. I was one of them, and my LTE Pixel Watch order, for which I paid express shipping, went from an original delivery date of Oct 13 - Oct 17 to Oct 18 - October 24 in the … [Read more...] about LTE Pixel Watch waitlisted at Google Store. Some pre-order ship dates delayed.
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
Pixel Watch now available for pre-order
The highly anticipated Pixel Watch was officially unveiled today at the Made by Google event, along with new Pixels and a more in-depth look at the upcoming Pixel Tablet / Nest Hub. Now that the watch is official, we can stop talking about leaked specs and photos and finally refer to the real thing … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch now available for pre-order
