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Google now says that updates for Verizon and unlocked Pixels will be released ‘simultaneously’

Avatar for Ben Schoon Oct 12 2016 - 10:59 am PT
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Last week we broke the story that Verizon would be managing system updates for Pixel devices that it sells, and the immediate assumption was that Verizon would delay those updates — not an unreasonable assumption at all based on the carrier’s track record. Now, less than a week later, Verizon has contacted ArsTechnica to state that it won’t be delaying updates. Good right?


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Google buys digital marketing agency FameBit to help influential YouTube stars to better connect with brands

Avatar for Edoardo Maggio Oct 11 2016 - 1:16 pm PT
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The popularity of YouTube as a platform is incredible and undeniable, and one of the reasons behind its success certainly lies in the strong connections between YouTube stars running their channels and brands whose material is often promoted, sponsored, reviewed, and whatnot in their videos.

Google is well aware of this, and today’s purchase is but another step towards strengthening those bonds even further…


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Android Pay likely headed to Canada soon as references and assets for Interac added in latest app update

Avatar for Stephen Hall Oct 11 2016 - 11:48 am PT
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As you may well know, Android Pay, Google’s mobile payments service, hasn’t launched in Canada quite yet. But that might be changing soon, Canadians will be glad to hear, as we’ve found that the latest version of Android Pay, which started rolling out today, includes early references and assets for Canada’s largest debit card network, Interac…


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Google explains the Pixel’s lack of OIS, confirms that EIS will still work with 4K video

Avatar for Ben Schoon Oct 10 2016 - 7:27 am PT
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Google’s new Pixel devices are impressive, but at $649 and up, it feels like the company skimped on a couple of things. One of the most puzzling things to skip was in the camera. Despite having “the best camera ever on a smartphone,” it still lacks OIS ─ thankfully, a representative from Google has given us some answers on this…


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Check out this stunning 4K footage taken with the Pixel XL [Video]

Avatar for Ben Schoon Oct 9 2016 - 12:01 am PT
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Update 10/11: After being sent the original footage (thanks John), we’ve determined that it was shot on a Panasonic GH4 and not a Pixel XL. We apologize for this error.

Google spent a lot of time talking about the Pixel’s camera in its presentation earlier this week, and a good amount of that time was spent on video. The company has made some bold claims on how good this phone’s camera really is, and now one lucky user has been given a chance to put that camera to the test, and it’s pretty outstanding…


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Google is vigorously marketing the Pixel in central London, New York, and around the world [Gallery]

Avatar for Edoardo Maggio Oct 7 2016 - 2:03 pm PT
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Google may have upended its hardware strategy with the announcement of the two Pixel smartphones (alongside a slew of other products), but the shift from Nexus to Pixel may signify more than just the hardware design takeover; in particular, it seems like advertising is a big part of the Mountain View firm’s strategy…


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Comment: Google, please stop advertising the Pixel as ‘only on Verizon’ because it’s incredibly misleading

Avatar for Ben Schoon Oct 6 2016 - 5:32 pm PT
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Only two days have passed since Google officially announced the new Pixel smartphone, but it isn’t holding back at all in advertising these new devices. Already we’ve seen numerous online ads, some on our site, and even full page (and super expensive) USA Today ads, not to mention all the TV spots. However, there’s something wrong…


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Opinion: Google Home is extremely compelling for two big reasons, but it’s still losing a major battle with Amazon’s Echo

Avatar for Ben Schoon Oct 5 2016 - 6:38 am PT
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Along with the Pixel smartphones, Chromecast Ultra, Google WiFi, and more, Google also launched the Google Home, its Amazon Echo competitor. While this new product is insanely compelling, enough to where I’ve already pre-ordered despite owning an Echo, there is one giant obstacle it has to face: compatibility.


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White Google Pixel gets unboxed, here’s what comes with it

Avatar for Justin Duino Oct 4 2016 - 5:19 pm PT
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Shortly after Google officially took the wraps off of the Pixel and Pixel XL, a Reddit user by the name of brownyR31 posted a quick unboxing photo showing everything that comes included in the Pixel retail packaging. Besides the usual documentation, it looks like Google decided to include some additional accessories that we don’t always see with phones…


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Opinion: I don’t love the Pixel, but I bought it because of Google’s software package and what it means

Avatar for Ben Schoon Oct 4 2016 - 4:47 pm PT
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Today Google officially introduced the Pixel and Pixel XL, and it’s everything we expected and more. Google nailed a lot with these phones, especially in the software department. However, the company also did a lot of things that I really dislike with these devices. Yet, I have a confirmation email for my very own Pixel XL sitting in my inbox. Why? Let’s dig in a bit…


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Google will allow developers to integrate Assistant starting in December

Avatar for Justin Duino Oct 4 2016 - 11:37 am PT
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Google Assistant got a lot of attention today alongside the announcement of the Pixel and Pixel XL. Most of the discussion had to do with using Assistant to help better people’s lives with AI but there was one final announcement near the end of the event. Google will launch an open developer platform in December that will allow anyone to create new actions for Assitant.


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Pixel and Pixel XL leak (again) on Verizon’s site confirming blue color, trademarks surface via Europe IP office [Update: New renders of blue model]

Avatar for Justin Duino Oct 3 2016 - 8:02 pm PT
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We’re less than a day away from Google’s October 4th event, and it has been Pixel leaks galore. Over the weekend we saw Canadian carrier Bell leak renders of the Pixel and Pixel XL in black and white followed by Carphone Warehouse leaking promotional material. Now, a little over 12 hours away from the start of the event, Verizon has the Pixel and Pixel XL listed on its website. The best part? Verizon has also unofficially confirmed the highly-anticipated blue model.


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Report: Google’s first Daydream VR will be priced at $79, unveiled October 4

Avatar for Ben Schoon Oct 3 2016 - 2:16 pm PT
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We’re less than 24 hours away from Google’s highly anticipated unveiling of the Pixel phones, but that’s not all we’re going to see. We’ve known since Google I/O that Google has been working on a special virtual reality headset for Daydream, and we even expected to see it at this event, but now we know the price tag too.


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Ahead of Google’s massive event tomorrow, analysts set $GOOG stock price target at $1,000

Avatar for Edoardo Maggio Oct 3 2016 - 12:01 pm PT
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Tomorrow will see Google host a keynote which could easily be ranked among the company’s history’s most important — at least according to SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer. But beyond marketing hype and anticipation, analysts too are tuning their financial forecasts for the event’s immediate resonance, and more importantly for the ripple effects beyond that…


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