Google keeps poking holes in Apple’s walled garden, but who’s switching?
Apple has had iPhone owners trapped within its walled garden for years, with many genuinely not knowing what lies beyond…
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Google has patched ‘Pixnapping’ attack in Android, further fix with December security update
Google is aware of a vulnerability that’s able to steal data from apps that are generally considered secure like Authenticator…
GrapheneOS will drop Google Pixel exclusivity with ‘major’ Snapdragon-powered devices coming
GrapheneOS is a security-focused Android experience that, to date, has been available solely on Google Pixel devices. Soon, though, a…
UFS 5.0 storage promises to be twice as fast for AI’s sake, hopefully enticing Google Pixel
Just a couple of months after Google Pixel finally adopted faster UFS 4.1 storage in select Pixel 10 devices, the…
Google is making it easier than ever for iPhone owners to switch to Pixel 10
Making the move to a new phone can seem daunting, but this year, Google is making it easier than ever…
Has someone ever tried to talk you out of buying an Android phone? [Poll]
Android devices are not what they used to be. Eventually, they caught up to one particular fruit-themed OEM and then…
How to take pictures of the Northern Lights with Google Pixel and other Android phones
The Northern Lights have been visible in huge portions of the Northern hemisphere due to stronger geomagnetic storms. Here’s how…
These are the best-selling phones in US and other major countries, and Pixel made the list
The top-selling phones of early 2025 have been broken down by country, and while most results won’t surprise you, one…
Google Pixel and Honor are reportedly the fastest-growing Android brands in Europe right now
Android is the dominant smartphone platform in Europe, but most brands are off to a “shaky start” in 2025, with…
Google layoffs impact hundreds in Pixel, Android division
After offering voluntary exits in January, Google is said to have laid off “hundreds of employees” in the division responsible…
From Android to Pixel to YouTube: This week was a mini-Google I/O
This was an insanely busy week in consumer-facing Google announcements. Approaching Google I/O levels, which is 72 days away, let’s…
Pixel bug can unlock a phone using SIM card, fixed in November update
The big reason to immediately update to the November security patch – besides being the first one for the Pixel…
Google Pixel updates may soon be much faster as Android’s seamless updates improve
Seamless updates have been around for the past few years and the way in which Google Pixel smartphones get their…
Google explains what the ‘Settings Services’ app on Pixel does
You might be aware of Settings Services since a recent update added more sizing options for the Pixel Battery widget,…
Your Pixel can now suggest chats to directly send screenshots to
In recent years, Android has increasingly offered contextual suggestions throughout the OS. Pixel phones have recently picked up the ability…
[Fixed] Apps repeatedly crashing for some Pixel owners, similar to Android WebView bug
In what may be an emerging issue, some Pixel owners are reporting continuous Android app crashes with no straightforward fix.
Google renames ‘Device Personalization Services’ to ‘Android System Intelligence’ [Update: New icon]
“Device Personalization Services” is the method through which Google delivers and updates features like Now Playing (on Pixel), Live Caption,…
Android Pie ‘Report Card’ sees Pixel leading the pack, major improvement from Samsung, ‘F’s from rest of the class
Getting the latest Android update is still a struggle on pretty much any phone, unless it’s a Pixel or Essential…
Opinion: Google Pixel is still the best Android phone because of its sheer simplicity
I’ve had the privilege of testing out most flagship and mid-range Android phones over the last couple of years. While…
Pixel 2 tidbits: ‘Kinda Blue’ model, 64GB and 128GB storage, likely IP68 water & dust resistance, always on display [Updated]
Update: We’ve now been provided an additional image of the Pixel 2 shown in these photos, proving that the Pixel…
Pixel and Pixel XL guaranteed software updates until at least October 2018
One of the biggest selling points of Google’s Nexus smartphones over the years has been fast software updates. Those updates…
Opinion: Google’s forthcoming Android Wear rebirth will be similar to the Pixel launch
Google’s Pixel event has come and gone. With it, Google introduced its first solely self-branded smartphone, claiming that the Pixel…
5-inch Pixel users reporting install failures on latest security patch, Google investigating
Following the release of July’s Android security patch today, many users of the 5-inch variant of the Google Pixel are…
‘Smart Battery’ feature added to Google Pixel devices to more accurately predict battery life
I think it’s safe to say that one of the most important things in a phone is battery life. You…