Pixel 9 gets thicker status bar on Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3
The Pixel 9 Pro has a large front-facing camera cutout and Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 makes the status bar taller to account for that.
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Pixel 9 updates seem to have addressed frustrating Bluetooth issues
Pixel phones have been notorious for random Bluetooth quirks and issues over the years, but the Pixel 9 series debuted with some bigger, more frustrating problems. Through recent updates, Google seems to have addressed these qualms.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Camera 9.6 rolling out: Underwater mode, vertical Panorama, Astro shortcut [U]
With the October 2024 (Feature) Drop, Google is rolling out Pixel Camera 9.6 to all supported devices. The Pixel 9 series is currently on version 9.5, but anything older remains on 9.4.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel sees ‘highest-ever’ quarterly sales on the back of Pixel 9 launch
Google has never been a huge player in the smartphone market, but Pixel sales continue to grow. According to a new report, Q3 2024 saw the “highest-ever” quarterly sales for Google Pixel, right as the Pixel 9 series hit the market.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle responds to report that claims Pixel 9 shares ‘excessive’ data
A report has stirred up fears around how Google’s Pixel 9 series “shares” personal data, but it’s clearly not fully accurate, and missing some very important context.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 has Google’s ‘most hardened baseband’ to counter modem vulnerabilities
Google today detailed how it has “significantly increase[d] Pixel 9’s resilience to baseband attacks” and cellular modem vulnerabilities.
Expand Expanding CloseAll Android app devs can now experimentally access Gemini Nano on Pixel 9
Since launch, access to Gemini Nano has been limited to Google and OEM apps, but broader experimental availability for Android app developers is now here.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 Pro repair parts reveal pricier camera, cheaper rear cover given new design
iFixit has listed repair parts for the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL, with the year-over-year comparison revealing some interesting pricing changes.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home notifications for Nest are broken on Pixel 9 for some, here’s a quick fix
A strange bug is causing the Google Home app to not send notifications on Google Pixel 9 series devices for some users.
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Android Auto is broken for Pixel 9 users on Android 15 Beta
Running beta software is always opening the door to random bugs, and one of those seems to be leaving Android Auto partially broken as some Google Pixel 9 owners have found.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 can’t use wired charging with Battery Share active, no Fold support
Google has changed how Battery Share, the company’s implementation of reverse wireless charging, works on the Pixel 9, no longer allowing it to function while the phone is being charged over a wire.
Expand Expanding CloseFirst Pixel 9 and 9 Pro update fixes Wi-Fi issues
With the Android 14 September security patch, the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold are getting their first post-launch update with just a pair of fixes.
Expand Expanding CloseHow Pixel Recorder is using Gemini Nano with Multimodality, which is ~2x larger than 1.0
Like the Screenshots app, Recorder is using Gemini Nano with Multimodality on the Pixel 9 series. Google shared more details about the integration earlier this week.
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Pixel 9 raises the bar for fast charging, should apply to other Android phones too
The Pixel 9 series has way better battery life, but it also delivers improvements to charging. One of those improvements is that the Pixel 9 has higher requirements for fast charging, helping you better know if your charger is truly up to speed.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle 45W charger tested: Not quite Watt it’s cracked up to be [Video]
So, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is the first Google phone to get above 30W charging when using the official 45W charger. The results are more interesting than you might have expected.
Expand Expanding CloseEverything you should know about Satellite SOS on Pixel 9 before you ever have to use it
This year, Google has officially equipped the Pixel 9 series with Satellite SOS, specifically built for situations where mobile data and Wi-Fi are not an option. This quick guide will explain how it works so you’re prepared to use it when a situation arises.
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Pixel 9 and 9 Pro XL are $400 off with six months of free service at Mint Mobile
Google’s new Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are now available at Mint Mobile with big discounts and free cellular service too.
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Google seems to disable some AI features on Pixel 9 when the bootloader is unlocked
The main focus of Google’s new Pixel 9 series is on AI, with several new features taking advantage of the rapidly growing tech. However, if you unlock your bootloader, many of the Pixel 9’s new AI apps will stop working.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on with every official Pixel 9 series case: Worth the money? [Video]
With brand-new phones come brand-new accessories. Is getting an official Pixel 9 case going to mean pixel-perfect, and do these first-party accessories make financial sense?
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 9 launches ‘Adaptive Touch,’ improves screen sensitivity while wet, etc
Through a new software option on the Pixel 9 series, you might find it easier to use Google’s smartphones while the touchscreen is wet, has a screen protector on, or has other hurdles in place that might impact the functionality.
Expand Expanding CloseSome Pixel 9 Pro XL buyers run into wireless charging issues, including on Pixel Stand
If you just purchased a new Pixel 9 Pro XL from Google and have run into strange issues while wireless charging, you’re not alone.
Expand Expanding CloseGrapheneOS now officially supports Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL
With the Pixel 9 series only just starting to ship, the privacy-conscious user will be pleased to hear that GrapheneOS already officially supports the latest Google hardware.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s vision for Pixel 9 is great, but doesn’t escape my biggest problem with AI
I’ve still not found myself using generative AI regularly, even as Gemini takes over any and every Google product as of late. With the Pixel 9 series, AI is more important than ever, but I find myself frustrated by the same fundamental flaw in generative AI that even the Pixel 9 can’t escape.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 vs. Pixel 9 Pro: Smaller, smarter, similar [Video]
There is a divergence in the Made by Google smartphone series. We have two small phones that are identical in size and shape but offer different power outputs. Here’s how the Pixel 9 compares to the Pixel 9 Pro.
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