Google today released the first developer preview of Android 11, its next major update. It marks the end of life for the first generation of Pixel devices, something that was expected.
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Google has started rolling out the December security patch for its Pixel phones. The update also brings many of the Pixel 4 features to older Pixels and fixes the display flicker issue on the Pixel 4.
Google has confirmed that it will roll out the final security patch for the original Pixel and Pixel XL in December which will combine fixes from both November and December updates.
Google is rolling out the November 2019 security patch with Smooth Display improvements for the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. It also marks the end of the road for the original Pixel and Pixel XL.
After months of testing in an open beta program, Android 10 is now available for all Google Pixel owners. The update adds a number of features, such as dark mode, Smart Replies in messages, and more.
According to Google's support team, the next major update to Android, which is version 10, could begin rolling out as soon as next week. As usual, Pixel devices should be the first to get it.
Google today announced the first Android Q beta, and it will be available for all Pixel phones. You can sign up to receive it via the Android Beta Program, or you can always flash the image.
As is the norm, Google began rolling out the monthly Android security patch for Pixel devices. All generations of the Pixel lineup of phones will receive the patches, along with the Essential Phone.
Google begins rolling out its monthly Android patch to Pixel devices today. The patch fixes a few annoying Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL bugs, such as the RAM management issue and other reliability problems.
Announced as part of the Pixel 3 unveiling in October, the Night Sight camera feature is coming to all generations of Pixel phones over the next few days with an update to the Google Camera app.
Google began rolling out its monthly Android security patches to supported devices today. Those devices include all three generations of the Pixel devices, and for the last time, the Nexus 6P and 5X.
While Google's Android 9.0 Pie update brought many improvements and features to the OS, it also managed to break the phone's fast charging capabilities when connected to third-party chargers.
If you own a Google Pixel or Pixel XL and are looking to inject new life into the handsets, you'll be happy to know that LineageOS is now officially available for your smartphones.
A discovered typo in AOSP-based ROMs for the Google Pixel and Pixel XL prevented users from being able to upload original quality photo uploads to Google's Photos service for free.
Google has announced that Android Auto now supports wireless connectivity on select devices with Android 8.0 Oreo such as the company's Pixel handsets, Nexus 5X, and Nexus 6P in North America.
The Pixel and Pixel XL debuted in the last quarter of 2016. Since that time, the handsets have been discounted by $100 and now, it appears that they have been removed from the Google Store.
Google can't seem to get away from controversy as it is now being sued for defects that were found in the Pixel and Pixel XL. The lawsuit claims that the firm sold defective products knowingly.
If you thought the Pixel and Pixel battery life estimates were bad, apparently, so did Google. The firm has updated the setting, giving users a more accurate estimate of battery usage and drain.
Nearly six months since its announcement, it seems Google is ready with its Lens augmented reality feature, as it is reportedly rolling out for some Pixel smartphones since the weekend.
Google has confirmed that Pixel and Pixel XL owners need not worry about limitations in backing up original quality photos and videos. The phones will have the perk for the life of the product.
Today, Google announced an array of new devices. With the new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL becoming the firm's new flagships, last year's Pixel and Pixel XL have now been discounted by $100.
Some users realized last week that Google was replacing out-of-warranty Nexus 6P devices with the Pixel XL, but a recent revision of this policy has blocked this apparent loophole.
Owners of faulty Nexus 6P devices are reportedly being offered Pixel XL smartphones as warranty replacements. The reports vary, from occurring regularly in the US and Canada, to never in Australia.
Verizon announced today that it's rolling out the Android 8.0 Oreo update for its versions of Google's Pixel and Pixel XL handsets. The update contains a range of new features for the devices.
While Android Beta users will receive the final version of Oreo today, the general rollout won't begin immediately. Here are the devices that will get the Android 8.0 update in the coming weeks.
Having confirmed that the name of its next major OS update will be Oreo, Google is now pushing the final version of the update to those in the Android Beta Program, and published new system images.
Google has published its latest monthly Android security bulletin, and released new system images and OTA files for supported Nexus and Pixel devices, targeting a range of vulnerabilities in the OS.
Ten months after its first public reveal, Google is now discounting its Pixel and Pixel XL handsets. As an added bonus, those that purchase will also receive a free Daydream View VR headset.
LG is said to be building the Pixel XL, with smaller top and bottom bezels - but those on the HTC Pixel are expected to be huge. Both devices are expected to feature 'squeezy' edges, like HTC's U11.
From Surface sleep and a quantum leap, to X.com, Xbox excitement, Microsoft 365, an update for Half-Life, and a Galaxy not-so-far away, it's our handy walkthrough of the week's top tech news.
Google has published its latest monthly Android security bulletin, and released new system images and OTA files for supported Nexus and Pixel devices - but some devices got the update two days ago.
The Pixel and Pixel XL were built by HTC. They were praised for performance, but many did not like the bland design. New information has surfaced that could indicate HTC building Pixel's successor.
If you were waiting for a good time to purchase a Pixel XL, now might be the time. If you live in the US, Google is offering a free Google Home for those that purchase the handset from its website.
Google is expected to release Android O for its Pixel phones first, starting in early August, followed by supported Nexus devices. It's likely to be the last major OS update for the Nexus 5X and 6P.
Google has just released its latest Live Cases for the Pixel and Nexus devices in partnership with KISS. The iconic band has 12 limited edition cases that are now available for purchase.
Google has wasted little time in publishing its latest monthly Android security bulletin, and releasing new factory images and OTA binary image files for its supported Nexus and Pixel devices.
Seven months after they were unveiled, Google has added its Pixel phones to its product support life cycle page, confirming that OS updates will end in October 2018, and security updates a year later.
It will be several months until Google reveals details about its Pixel successor, but a new bit of info has emerged, which indicates that it could arrive to market with Qualcomm's latest processor.
Owners of Google's Pixel flagships have been reporting problems with backing up data from their handsets since they launched last year - and one of Google's support team said he'd had the same issue.
An update marked as "CONFIDENTIAL INTERNAL ONLY" - intended solely for use by "Googlers" - was accidentally pushed to some Pixel XL devices outside of the company, with unreleased security patches.
