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Google Pixel	Specification
Android version	Android 8.0 Oreo
Screen size	5-inch FHD AMOLED
Resolution	1920×1080 pixels
PPI	441 ppi
Primary camera	12.3MP, 1.55μm pixels, phase detection autofocus + laser detection autofocus, f/2.0 Aperture
Front camera	8MP, 1.4µm pixels, f/2.4 Aperture, fixed focus
Processor	Qualcomm® Snapdragon 821 ,2.15Ghz + 1.6Ghz, 64Bit Quad-Core
Storage	32GB or 128GB
Expandable storage up to	N/A
RAM	4GB LPDDR4
Battery	2,770mAh (nonremovable)
Ports	USB Type-C, headphone jack
Weight	143 g
Dimensions	143.8 x 69.5 x 7.3 ~ 8.5 mm
Other features	Rear-facing fingerprint sensor
Color options	Very Silver, Quite Black, Really Blue
Carrier availability	Unlocked (all carriers), Project Fi, Verizon
Base price off-contract	~$650
In-box accessories	USB Type-C™ 18W adaptor with USB-PD, A-C cable (USB 3.1 Gen 2), C-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool, Quick Switch Adapter

Android 9 Pie causing fast charging issues for many Google Pixel/XL (2016) owners [Update]

Ben Schoon Aug 13 2018 - 6:45 am PT

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Google’s Pixel devices have all supported fast charging over USB-C PD, and that has managed to cause some headaches over the past couple of years. With the Android Pie update, though, it seems something snapped and the functionality isn’t working for many users.

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How to use Android 9 Pie’s gesture navigation

Ben Schoon Aug 6 2018 - 1:20 pm PT

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One of Android 9 Pie’s biggest new features is gesture navigation. As Google’s biggest change to Android’s navigation bar since Android 4.0, it’s something that long-time users are definitely going to have to get used to. So, if you want to give it a shot, here’s what you need to know.

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How to turn on gesture navigation in Android 9 Pie on Google Pixel devices

Ben Schoon Aug 6 2018 - 11:53 am PT

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Gesture navigation is all the rage these days, and with Android 9 Pie, Google is officially adding it to Android as a native feature. However, it’s not enabled by default just yet. So, here’s how to turn on gesture navigation…

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How to sign up for Android 9 Pie’s Digital Wellbeing beta on Google Pixel devices

Ben Schoon Aug 6 2018 - 11:15 am PT

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Android 9 Pie doesn’t really have any groundbreaking new features compared to older versions of Android, but one of its most exciting additions is a focus on “Digital Wellbeing.” This was explained in-depth back at Google I/O, but never appeared in Pie’s betas. Now, Google is opening a beta program for this feature, so here’s how to sign up.

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How to sideload the Android 9 Pie OTA on Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL

Ben Schoon Aug 6 2018 - 10:13 am PT

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The latest version of Android, Android 9 Pie, has officially seen its public release today, and if you’ve got a Pixel device, you can get in on the fun right now. Here’s how to sideload the Android Pie OTA on your device now.

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Digital Wellbeing for Android Pie launching this fall, entering beta today for Google Pixel

Abner Li Aug 6 2018 - 10:01 am PT

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Alongside Intelligence and Simplicity, Google announced Digital Wellbeing as a third tentpole for Android Pie at I/O 2018. These features that help manage device usage won’t launch until this fall, but Google is opening up a beta for the Pixel and Pixel 2 starting today.

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According to Verizon, Android 9.0 P is rolling out to Google Pixel devices today

Ben Schoon Aug 6 2018 - 8:44 am PT

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Update: Android 9 Pie is officially rolling out today.

Android P has been in beta for a while now, and as we approach the end of the year, we’re excited to see when exactly Google plans to drop the final version. According to Verizon, though, that’s actually today…

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Popular Pixel Launcher replacement ‘Lawnchair’ gets finalized V1 release, V2 beta incoming

Ben Schoon Jun 11 2018 - 6:28 am PT

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One of the most underappreciated features of Google’s Pixel is the launcher. It’s clean and super easy to use with features that have quickly spread to the rest of the Android ecosystem. However, it’s not very customizable, which is why we’ve seen several apps hit the market to replace it. Now, one of our favorites from last year is getting a finalized release.

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June security patch rolling out to Pixel/Nexus devices, factory images and OTAs live

Abner Li Jun 4 2018 - 10:50 am PT

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While Android P Developer Preview 2 is pretty stable in our experience, most users should stay on Android 8.1 while Google readies the next version of its mobile OS. In the meantime, the June security patch is rolling out today with the perfunctory bug fixes and security updates for Pixel and Nexus devices.

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Google is reportedly working on a Snapdragon 710-based phone for next year

Stephen Hall Jun 2 2018 - 7:32 am PT

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This week marked the beginning of Pixel 3 and 3 XL rumor season, and one of the few reports about those phones that brought us solid details came from WinFuture’s Roland Quandt‏. Now, he’s shared the first information on another mysterious Google device — and this one’s supposedly built around a new Snapdragon chip.

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No, that Android P render isn’t meant to resemble the Pixel 3, but it might anyway

Stephen Hall May 22 2018 - 8:06 am PT

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Google I/O is past us and the next big Google event is the hardware show presumably coming this October, so the internet is just itching for a good Google Pixel 3 leak. So of course it has taken a render that Google knowingly and intentionally included in the Android P Developer Preview 2 to be a “leak” of the company’s forthcoming flagship smartphone…

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May security patch rolling out to Pixel/Nexus devices, factory images and OTAs live

Abner Li May 7 2018 - 10:17 am PT

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Even as we near I/O 2018 and likely P Developer Preview 2, we are months away from a consumer release, with Android 8.1 still receiving monthly updates as particularly showcased by April’s Pixel-heavy update. The May patch is today rolling out with the perfunctory bug fixes and security updates for Pixel and Nexus devices.

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Here’s Android P’s new navigation and Recents multitasking UI — and how it works [Gallery]

Stephen Hall Apr 16 2018 - 8:04 am PT

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We’ve been talking about Android P’s forthcoming navigation revamp here at 9to5Google for about a month, and just last week Google finally let the cat out of the bag itself in a leaked navigation bar in a screenshot on one of the company’s official blogs. Now, based on information from a source who has used the new UI, we have details on how it works and what it looks like.

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Android Auto Wireless now live for Pixel and Nexus phones, more devices coming soon

Abner Li Apr 13 2018 - 8:24 am PT

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Due to the deluge of Assistant news at CES 2018, you might have missed that Google was demoing Android Auto between phones and car head units without a cable. Android Auto Wireless went live earlier this week for Pixel and Nexus devices, with non-Google phones coming soon.

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AR Stickers 1.2 adds live carousel preview, unbundles Foodmoji & Text packs

Abner Li Apr 12 2018 - 9:33 am PT

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For Pixel and Pixel 2 owners, the stellar camera is further complimented by whimsical features like AR Stickers. Launched in December and hitting 1.1 earler this year, version 1.2 is now rolling out with live previews for animated stickers, while more packs are getting unbundled into separate listings.

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Google Store and Project Fi no longer selling the original Google Pixel, Pixel XL

Abner Li Apr 10 2018 - 11:20 am PT

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The Pixel in 2016 kicked off Google’s latest and most committed push into entering hardware. When the second-generation Made by Google phones launched last October, the original device was kept around with a $100 price cut. Today, those first phones are no longer in stock on the Google Store or Project Fi.

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April security patch rolling out to Pixel/Nexus devices, factory images and OTAs live

Abner Li Apr 2 2018 - 10:17 am PT

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We still have several more months with Android 8.1 as Google’s latest stable operating system even after the P Developer Preview in early March. Today, the April security patch is rolling out with the perfunctory bug fixes and security updates for Pixel and Nexus devices.

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Google is reportedly working on a mid-range ‘Pixel’ for emerging markets, could debut in July

Ben Schoon Apr 2 2018 - 7:09 am PT

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Our favorite phones for the past couple of years have been Google’s Pixel devices. The originals were an impressive start, and round two refined the formula. The biggest problem, though, has been the cost. Now, however, it seems that Google is developing a more affordable version of the device for emerging markets.

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Hey Google, what happened to the Pixel’s ‘image obstruction removal’ feature?

Ben Schoon Mar 29 2018 - 7:19 am PT

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Google’s Pixel is the home of a lot of crazy camera technology that no one else in the industry has really beaten. The biggest example being Google’s incredible portrait mode, which uses software to create some of the best portraits in the industry. However, there’s one feature that was supposed to arrive, but never did — image obstruction removal.

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Here’s where to download Android P system images for Pixel, Pixel 2, Android Beta Program won’t arrive until next preview

Ben Schoon Mar 7 2018 - 10:44 am PT

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Android P has gone official today, and if you were hoping to try it out, there’s some good news, and some bad news…

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How to manually install Android P Developer Preview 1 on Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL

Justin Duino Mar 7 2018 - 10:10 am PT

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Google just took the wraps off of the first Developer Preview build of Android P. This early build introduces a redesigned notification shade and much more. Here’s how to manually install Android P DP1…

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‘Google Time Zone Data’ app posted to the Play Store for Pixel, Nexus devices

Abner Li Mar 1 2018 - 9:56 am PT

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Following Google’s release of updated Pixel Visual Core algorithms earlier this week, a new service app has been uploaded to the Play Store today. “Google Time Zone Data” which does as the name implies and is specifically for Pixel and Nexus devices.

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Google seeking feedback on Pixel settings and defaults for future devices

Abner Li Feb 26 2018 - 4:00 pm PT

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Last year, Google publicly asked for feedback on the original Pixel’s hardware design. Now, the company is seeking data on the software-side of the Pixel experience in regards to settings and device configurations.

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Android Oreo ‘Report Card’ confirms you should buy only Google Pixel if you want timely updates

Ben Schoon Feb 22 2018 - 3:15 pm PT

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Updates are undoubtedly Google’s biggest problem with Android. While newer versions bring the features users want, it can be ages before major OEMs adopt that version, and well over a year before it becomes the market’s majority, if ever. Today, a “report card” for Android updates has hit the web, and the results are just pathetic…

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