The At a Glance widget is a feature of Pixel phones that either gets lots of love or lots of hate. Whatever your feelings are on it, it's no secret that it is an integral part of the Pixel experience and one that easily distinguishes the Pixel launcher from others. The widget has also been the … [Read more...] about Pixel’s At a Glance widget will show status from food delivery apps
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Android 13 is out of Beta and available for Pixel phones
Android 13 entered its public Beta phase in April and has had its fair share of patches and bug fixes since then. The latest one was Beta 4.1 last month, which addressed some final fixes related to system crashing and connectivity issues. Today, Google has taken to its blog and social media to … [Read more...] about Android 13 is out of Beta and available for Pixel phones
Pixels get commute traffic info back in “At a Glance” widget
One of the things I love about Pixel phones is the "At a Glance" widget that presents you with helpful information on your home screen when you need it. Recently, the widget has been gaining even more functionality that constitutes quality of life improvements, such as flashlight reminders, air … [Read more...] about Pixels get commute traffic info back in “At a Glance” widget
Google rolls out new 2.14 Pixel Buds Pro firmware update
Google has announced via a support community post that they are slowly rolling out the latest firmware update for the Pixel Buds Pro. This is firmware version 2.14 and will continue rolling out over the next week or so. It is unclear what this update covers, as the post only cited "general bug … [Read more...] about Google rolls out new 2.14 Pixel Buds Pro firmware update
Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a receiving additional update to fix GPS
If you own a Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, or Pixel 6a, get ready for a software update that will begin rolling out over the air and continue over the next week. As usual, these updates roll out in phases and depend on your carrier network. This update is exclusive to the aforementioned Pixel phone … [Read more...] about Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a receiving additional update to fix GPS
Google Pixel 6a now eligible for Android 13 Beta 4.1
Following the device's launch date on July 28th, the Google Pixel 6a received its first security update. This patch brought the system from the April 5th update, which is what the phone ships with, to the June update. However, an option to enroll 6a devices in the Android Beta Program was … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 6a now eligible for Android 13 Beta 4.1
Google Pixel 6a gets its first security update on launch day
Today is the day the Google Pixel 6a officially hits stores, and a security update is already waiting to be installed. This update was announced in the Google Pixel Community; however, the Pixel Update bulletin has not been updated yet with details of what this update covers, other than security … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 6a gets its first security update on launch day
Android 13 Beta 4.1 patch addresses some final bug fixes
A new patch is available for Google Pixel phone users running Android 13 Beta 4. This 4.1 patch (TPB4.220624.008) is a minor update that includes some connectivity bug fixes, such as Bluetooth, WiFi, and GPS data. It follows Beta 4.0, which was released a couple of weeks ago as the final beta before … [Read more...] about Android 13 Beta 4.1 patch addresses some final bug fixes
Google will sell you a Pixel 6a for $150
Pre-orders for Google's next "budget" phone, the Pixel 6a, opened up yesterday to mixed reactions. While some raved about the fact that you could purchase a phone that brought you as close as possible to the full "Pixel experience" at a significantly lower price than a flagship, some took issue with … [Read more...] about Google will sell you a Pixel 6a for $150
Pixel 6a’s “Magic Eraser” camouflage feature gets demoed
One of the many things that Google previewed at I/O 2022 was the highly anticipated Pixel 6a and the many specs and features that are likely to make this phone a best seller for Google. One of the features announced that would give this device an edge over others is an enhanced version of the … [Read more...] about Pixel 6a’s “Magic Eraser” camouflage feature gets demoed
Google promotes Pixel “Guidebooks” ahead of Pixel 6a release
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
Android 13 final Beta 4 rolling out to Pixel Phones
The fourth and final beta for Android 13 is rolling out today, and it includes a release candidate build for Pixel devices and the Android Emulator. As the last beta before the official release, which is only a few weeks away, there aren't any obvious user-facing changes but rather some final system … [Read more...] about Android 13 final Beta 4 rolling out to Pixel Phones
