Android 13 began its public beta exactly a month ago, giving Android enthusiasts an early look at the new features the new iteration of the OS has to offer. These features include new notification permissions, a brand new photo picker, more support for themed app icons, improved localization, and more language support. Beta 2 followed […]
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Android 12 QPR3 Beta 3 available now for Pixel phones
The third and final Beta build of Android 12 QPR3 (Quarterly Platform Release) was released yesterday and is rolling out to eligible Pixel devices via an OTA (over-the-air) update. Beta 3 (S3B1.220420.005) includes May’s Pixel security patch and additional bug fixes. For those not aware, the Android 12 QPR Beta program was launched in March as a […]
Continue ReadingMay Google Pixel security patch rolls out with improvements and bug fixes in Android 12
The Google Pixel monthly software update for May 2022 is rolling out now with a few improvements and bug fixes in tow. The security patch (SP2A.220505.002) will arrive via OTA (over-the-air) to all supported Pixels running Android 12, though it will be a staged rollout that will continue over the next week. The supported Pixel […]
Continue ReadingGoogle releases Android 13 Beta 1 for eligible Pixel devices
Google announced yesterday the release of the first Beta for Android 13, which can be installed on eligible Pixel devices. The Developer Preview versions of Android 13 have been around since early February, giving Developers a look into this iteration of Android’s core themes of privacy, security, developer productivity, and tablet and large screen support. […]
Continue ReadingGoogle CEO hints at possible Pixel product announcements at Google I/O
Google I/O is almost upon us and we have had lots of fun speculating on whether the leaked Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch devices will be unveiled – or at least teased – during the event. It seems that may be the case after all because, during Alphabet’s quarterly earnings call, CEO Sundar Pichai shared […]
Continue ReadingPixel 6 series sales reportedly low among U.S. carriers
A new report by private research firm Wave7 suggests that sales at U.S. carriers for the Pixel 6 series and the iPhone SE have stagnated despite high kickbacks being offered to salespeople to try and sell them. Said report is not public, but was provided exclusively to PCMag, which offered some interesting tidbits from it. […]
Continue ReadingPixel “At a Glance” widget finally gets new functionality from March feature drop
The March feature drop for Google Pixel devices promised some very helpful features that most users didn’t see come to fruition. One of these was a better “At a Glance” widget that would appear more often to show battery levels, a safety check countdown, reminders to turn off your alarm if the next day was […]
Continue ReadingA new Google Pixel bug changes your notification sounds
Well, here we are again — another Google Pixel bug just in time for Easter. According to a report by 9to5Google, several Pixel owners are finding that their ringtone, Default notification sound, and Default alarm sounds have randomly changed. Unfortunately, this is causing issues with missed calls and notifications because the new sounds the phones […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 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 April monthly release changes and security patches, as well […]
Continue ReadingHow to use the Files by Google app to reclaim space on your Android phone
Most of us can agree that 2020 was not a great year. The world was ravaged, and our lives were forever changed by a global pandemic; Australia saw one of its most devastating wildfire seasons, and Android users lost the system Files app with the release of Android 11. While the first two were serious […]
Continue ReadingGoogle 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 attempt at bypassing […]
Continue ReadingThe delayed Pixel 6 March Update may be dropping soon
As you may know, Google released the March 2022 Android 12 update and Pixel Feature Drop at the beginning of the month for all Pixel phones, except the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Some days later, Google announced the Android 12 QPR (Quarterly Platform Release) Beta program, which allowed Pixel 6 phones to get […]
Continue ReadingPixel 6 loses Gboard ‘Grammar check’ feature exclusivity
When the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro officially launched almost four months ago, they came with some exclusive features that none of the older Pixels – nor any other Android phones – had. One of these was the “Grammar check” feature on Gboard that underlines any detected grammar issues in real-time as you […]
Continue ReadingThe Pixel 6 sets record as Google’s best selling phone ever
It’s no secret that Google’s latest mobile flagship device has made a big splash in the smartphone market. Just do a quick search for “best android phones of 2021” and you will be greeted by list after list ranking the Pixel 6/6 Pro at or very near number one and that’s a big deal for […]
Continue ReadingPixel 3 owners can bid farewell to unlimited, original-quality photo storage
Well, today is the day. If you are the proud owner of a #MadeByGoogle Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL, you woke up today and something was missing. If you’re an avid photo taker, you are likely already aware but for those who missed the memo, your unlimited, original-quality photo storage is no more. Before […]
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