Google and iHeartMedia have reached a settlement with the FTC after the two were accused of paying radio hosts for endorsements of the Pixel 4 even though the endorsers hadn't used the phone.
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Google has released its October patch for supported Pixel devices. It comes with fixes for audio, connectivity, the user interface, and Wi-Fi. It will be rolled out in phases over the next week.
Google launches yet another update under the Android Beta Program in June 2022. Android 13 Beta 3 fixes a bunch of recurring issues regarding system crashes, connecting to Wi-Fi, and lagging.
Today, Google released the first ever Android 12 developer preview, and there's no beta program just yet. In other words, if you really want it, you'll have to manually flash it on your Pixel.
Today, Google announced this month's Pixel feature drop. It's meant to bring newer features to older devices. These include Hold for Me, Extreme Battery Saver, Adaptive Sound, and more.
Pixel 5's Portrait Light feature is coming to older Pixels dating as far back as the Pixel 2 family. The rollout seems to still be ongoing, so it's possible that it's not yet available on your device.
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Google's October updates for Pixel devices bring security updates and fixes a recently reported issue with the swipe-up gesture in the launcher. It also brings auto-rotation and other improvements.
Google might have ditched its Soli-based radar system and Motion Sense gestures for the Pixel 5 but the company is not giving up on the technology yet and it will be used in future GOogle hardware.
Pixel owners have taken to Reddit and Google's forums to report issues with the recent apps screen freezing when swiping up from the bottom. We can confirm that our device too suffers a lag.
Google released Android 11 to Pixel smartphones today, but in a change of pace, it's not shutting down the Android 11 beta program. It's keeping it open for future Android 11 updates.
After months of being in beta, Google today released its next major Android update, Android 11. It's available for Pixel devices, and some devices from OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, and more.
Google has officially discontinued the Pixel 4 & Pixel 4 XL and will not be selling them via its online store in the United States and other regions. They can still be purchased from other retailers.
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Alongside the launch of the Pixel 4a, Google also announced that its Live Caption feature is adding support for captioning calls, a feature rolling out to Pixel devices back to the Pixel 2.
A server-side change is bringing the ability for Pixel users running Android 10 to set reminders directly from notifications. The smart action currently supports some apps such as WhatsApp.
Google has seemingly delayed the launch (once again) of the Pixel 4a to October. Rumors had first indicated the device will launch in May before being delayed to June and then eventually to July.
Google has started rolling out the third feature drop for all Pixel devices. Have a look at all the changes and improvements the feature drop and the June 2020 security patch brings to Pixel phones.
Google has announced an array of new features coming to some of its Pixel devices in a new feature drop. These include new bedtime features in the Clock app, personal safety features, and more.
The Pixel 4a leak continue ahead of its official release. This time around, its performance has been showcased on video and compared to older Pixel devices like the Pixel 3 XL & Pixel 3a XL.
Marc Levoy, the computational photography guru at Google, left the company within months of the Pixel 4 launch. Additionally, Rick Osterloh expressed his displeasure with the Pixel 4 before launch.
A customer in the US ordered one unit of the Pixel 4 from the Google Store but ended up getting 10 units in total worth $5,000. He returned the extra nine units to Google but not without a headache.
Google has started rolling out the May 2020 security patch for all the compatible and supported Pixel phones. This includes the Pixel 4 series, the Pixel 3a, and the Pixel 2 and Pixel 3 XL.Â
All major retailers in the United States have discounted the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL by $300. This has lowered the price of the Pixel 4 to $499 and that of the Pixel 4 XL to $599.
Google has finally added the "Require Eyes to Unlock" feature on the Pixel 4 series with the April 2020 security update. This feature is also enabled by default to make the unlock experience secure.
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Google has detailed the April security patch, listing the vulnerabilities patch in Android. It has also detailed updates to the Pixel line of devices, including functional updates to Bluetooth.
Microsoft's OneDrive for Android has been updated to support face unlock for biometric authentication. The feature lets users select between either face unlock, fingerprint, or a pin.
Qualcomm has announced today that it has worked with Google on developing a new Android GPU Inspector tool for game studios. It is also working on GPU driver updates for Pixel 4, Galaxy S10 & Note10.
An APK teardown of the Google Camera app extracted from the upcoming Pixel 4a points to Google working on adding 4K 60fps video recording mode to the app presumably for the upcoming Pixel 5.
The MacBook Air with 256GB is $250 off, Amazon is offering a $250 discount on the entire Google Pixel 4 line, with the Pixel 4 starting at $549 and Pixel 4 XL starting at $649 and much more inside!
Google is working on adding a new option to the Pixel 4's face unlock feature that will require users to keep their eyes open for the device to unlock itself. This will make face unlock more secure.
Google is reportedly pulling the March security updates for Pixel 4 users on AT&T. Users began reporting that the update breaks Google Pay, likely because the AT&T build wasn't certified by Google.
Google has added the ability to pin apps in the share menu on Pixel phones with the recently released March feature drop. Users can pin four apps in the share menu at any given time.
Google today announced its latest feature drop for its Pixel family of smartphones. There are new Motion Sense features, new emojis, AR effects in Google Duo, and quite a bit more.
All the features that Google plans on including in the March 2020 feature drop for its Pixel phones have been leaked. This includes Dark mode scheduling, Car Crash detection, new Motion Sense gesture.
It looks like Google will be including reverse wireless charging on its upcoming Pixel 5. References to 'Battery Share' feature have been found in the first Android 11 Developer Preview.
Google has started rolling out the February 2020 security patch for the Pixel family of devices. Apart from patching vulnerabilities, the update also fixes a number of bugs found on the Pixel 4.
Amazon is offering a pretty sweet deal on the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL in which it is bundling a $200 gift card with the devices. The gift card can be used towards your other purchases on Amazon.
Here's this week's best deals for the weekend. Save $380 off the Inspiron 15 7000 2-in-1 laptop with coupon, the Google Pixel 4 is only $572, and the Netgear Nighthawk R6700 is only $64, and more!
Amazon is currently selling Google's flagship phones Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL on discounted prices on its online store. The prices for both models have been slashed by approximately $228 and above.
Over the last couple of months, a handful of Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL owners have been complaining about the face unlock feature not working on their device despite re-enrolling their facial data.
Google has started rolling out the January 2020 security patch for all compatible Pixel phones. Apart from patching over 40 security vulnerabilities, the update also fixes some bugs on the Pixel 4.
