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Here’s how the Pixel 9 Pro XL compares to previous Pixels [Gallery]
The Pixel 9 Pro XL has practically leaked from every angle, but here’s how it compares to all the previous Google smartphones.
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Google’s Pixel 4 radio ads lead to another $8 million settlement in Texas
In 2019 Google was accused of running “deceptive” radio ads for its Pixel 4 series, and the company is now set to pay out $8 million in a settlement as a result.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 4 postmortem: A 2023 retrospective [Video]
Almost four full years after its launch, the Pixel 4 is no longer part of Google’s plans. It was the last true flagship until the launch of the Pixel 6 series in 2021. What worked and where does it stand today? Let’s find out.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL get final update with February security patch
Google has updated the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL for the final time, bringing the two phones up to the February 2023 security patch.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 4a 5G gets modded to take larger Pixel 5a battery
It’s not often we see Android hardware mods attempted these days, but one adventurous Pixel 4a 5G owner has managed to mod their device to take the larger Pixel 5a battery into their handset.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle spent $4.6 million on Pixel 4 radio ads that the FTC has deemed deceptive
A lawsuit by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and seven states today alleges that radio ads for the Pixel 4 featured “made up testimonials by radio personalities.”
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 4 and 4 XL dropped from Android Beta Program ahead of 13 QPR1
On Monday, Google updated the Android Beta Program website ahead of the next preview and teased Android 14 in the process. Another change today officially drops the Pixel 4 and 4 XL from the Android 13 Beta Program.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 13 breaks wireless charging for some Google Pixel owners, primarily Pixel 4
Wireless charging has been a standard feature of flagship Pixel phones since 2018’s Pixel 3 series, but it seems that the most recent upgrade has partially broken the feature. According to some Pixel owners, wireless charging is broken following the Android 13 upgrade.
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How to install Android 13 on Google Pixel
Android 13 is now available for select Google Pixel devices ahead of rolling out to the wider Android ecosystem. While it’s not a major upgrade, there’s a fair bit to get excited about – here’s how to install Android 13 on Google Pixel devices.
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How to install the Android 13 Beta on Google Pixel
Android 13 is following a different schedule compared to last year’s major update, and that resulted in the first Android 13 beta being released two weeks before its usual Google I/O debut. If you’re a Google Pixel owner, here’s how to install the Android 13 beta.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Pixel 4 gets a new life as its face unlock cameras are used for Alzheimer’s research
We’re almost three full generations past Google’s Pixel 4 series – which was a flop – but the hardware isn’t gone for good. While we argue it deserves more software updates, the Pixel 4 and its face unlock cameras are being used to further medical research for diseases, including Alzheimer’s.
Expand Expanding CloseComment: It’s far too soon for the Pixel 4 to be losing software support later this year [Video]
The Pixel 4 and 4 XL, as the second most powerful devices in the Made by Google smartphone lineup, deserve support for at least one more Android update — and here’s why.
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Pixel 4 ‘Pokémon Wave Hello’ Soli demo app removed from Google Play Store
One of the ways Google demoed Soli Motion Sense on the Pixel 4 was through an interactive Pokémon app. After nearly three years, Google has removed Pokémon Wave Hello from the Play Store.
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How to get the latest Android 12L Beta (June Feature Drop) on Google Pixel
Google’s Android 12L update finally went official with the March 2022 Feature Drop for Google Pixel devices, and will head to foldables and tablets from Samsung and others in the coming months. Just days after that launch, though, Google has released a new Android 12L beta for the June Feature Drop; here’s how to install the latest Android 12L beta on Pixel devices now.
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How to get Android 12L’s taskbar on Pixel 6 and other Google smartphones
Android 12L is by no means a major update, but it does deliver one big new feature in its app taskbar. Here’s how to try the Android 12L taskbar on Google Pixel devices including the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
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How to install Android 12L on your Google Pixel [Updated]
After a brief beta period, Google’s big-screen focused Android 12L update has arrived, and you can install it first on Pixel smartphones. Here’s how.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle says Pixel 5a, 5, and 4a 5G are not getting C-band support in the US
Besides announcing that the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are now certified for C-Band on Verizon with the March security patch, Google also revealed that its older devices will not be getting the same stateside support.
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How to install the Android 13 developer preview on Google Pixel
Android 13 is several months away from its formal debut, but Google has opened up the first previews for its latest mobile operating system today with new features and more. If you’re on a Google Pixel smartphone, you can install Android 13 now. Here’s how, and why you should probably wait.
Expand Expanding CloseMarvel’s ‘Hawkeye’ takes place in the universe where everyone bought a Google Pixel [Gallery]
It was established in Avengers: Endgame that Hawkeye, a.k.a. Clint Barton, has a Pixel 3. As revealed in the trailer last month, that usage continues in Hawkeye, with the Disney+ show seeing the main characters use a Google Pixel.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 4 vs Pixel 6: The two most powerful Pixels face-off [Video]
You might not have known that 2019’s Pixel is actually the second most powerful in the Made by Google smartphone series. Yes, the Pixel 4 is only surpassed by the recently released Pixel 6 in terms of raw power.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s just which Google Pixel model our readers think has been best so far
Last week and ahead of the Pixel 6 series set to come (hopefully) very soon, we asked you just what you think the “best” Google Pixel device has been so far. Well, the results were not too unsurprising overall but interesting nonetheless.
Expand Expanding ClosePoll: What do you think has been the best Google Pixel to date?
The Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro could very well be the best Pixel devices to date, but we’re still waiting to see them unveiled — and then get our greasy mitts on the duo when they launch (hopefully) soon.
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How to get the Android 12 Beta on Google Pixel
After a few developer previews and the big Google I/O reveal, Android 12 is now available in beta to anyone who wants to give it a shot. Here’s how to get the Android 12 Beta on your Google Pixel smartphone.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 5a with 5G vs. Pixel 4a 5G: Are the minor upgrades worthwhile? [Video]
We wondered if there would be any changes on Pixel 5a with 5G over the Pixel 4a 5G, when both devices share such tightly knit DNA? We’re here to examine the nuances, differences, and help decipher what has changed — and what hasn’t.
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