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…
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Pixel and Pixel XL vs. Galaxy S7, LG G5, Note 7, and V20 specs compared
If you’ve been waiting for Google to announce the Pixel and Pixel XL to buy a new phone, your wait is…
Canadian Pixel and Pixel XL update rolling out adds ‘Double-tap to check phone’ and ‘Lift to check phone’
Earlier this month, the Pixel and Pixel XL received their first update since launch in the form of the November…
Urban Armor Gear announces new cases for the Pixel and Pixel XL, available now
Urban Armor Gear has been a popular case maker in the world of Android and iOS for a while, but…
Lots of people are having trouble transferring files between Mac and Google Pixel w/ Android File Transfer
The Google Pixel has been plagued with issues ranging from early battery shutdowns, freezing issues, manufacturing defects, and much more….
Google confirms that Verizon will handle system updates for Pixels it sells, but Google will still manage security updates
One of the biggest questions surrounding Google’s Pixel that we’ve noticed people asking about is how its Verizon exclusivity will…
New Android 7.1.1 (NMF26Q) build for Google Pixel and Pixel XL provides additional cellular fix
Android 7.1.1 began rolling out to the Pixel and Pixel XL last Monday with a number of small fixes, as well…
How to enroll in the Android 7.1.2 Beta Program
Google has announced that the next version of Nougat will be Android 7.1.2. While it doesn’t introduce anything major, it features performance…
Despite a misleading quote, Google hasn’t dropped unlimited Google Photos backup for life on original Pixels
With yesterday’s Pixel 3 reveal, Google confirmed that, once again, it would be offering unlimited backups on Google Photos for…
Google Pixel devices encountering early battery shutdowns at ~30%, presumably caused by software
Google’s Pixel smartphone received a ton of praise following its announcement, including in our review, but in the time since, several…
Google’s 5-inch Pixel maxes out at 15W charging, only the XL hits advertised 18W
Google’s new Pixel phones come in two sizes, 5-inch and 5.5-inch. Aside from the size, there aren’t many differences between…
Some Google Pixel owners are reporting failing microphones, warranty replacement may be the only fix
The Google Pixel and Pixel XL easily became our picks for the best smartphones of 2016, but they’ve not been…
A reboot button might be coming with the release of the new Pixel phones
Third-party Android device manufacturers have long been shipping their phones and tablets with different power menu options, but Google has…
How to sideload Android Nougat 7.1.1 (NMF26O) onto the Google Pixel
Today Google officially released Android Nougat 7.1.1 for the Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel C, and several Nexus devices. With…
Android Basics: How to enable/disable “moves” on the Google Pixel
Sometimes it’s the little things that really complete the experience on a device, and the Google Pixel is no exception…
Pixel tidbits: IP53 rated, WiFi calling on T-Mobile, locked bootloader & bloatware on Verizon
In the past 48 hours we’ve heard about Pixel phones, and we’ve covered a lot of it here. However, there’s…
November security patch in ‘final testing’ for 2016 Google Pixel devices halfway through the month
One of the biggest reasons to buy a Google Pixel device of any generation is for software updates. Oddly, though,…
Verizon is starting to update its Google Pixel and Pixel XL to Android 8.0 Oreo
Just about a week ago, Google released the official factory images for Android 8.0 Oreo following the unveiling of its…
What new color would you want on the upcoming Google Pixel 2? [Poll]
When Google unveiled the Pixel and Pixel XL late last year, the company announced that the phone would, of course,…
[Update: ROG Phone 2] LineageOS 17.1 adds support for the original Google Pixel, Pixel XL, and Nexus 6
After recently seeing LineageOS 17.1 officially get announced, those with the original Google Pixel or the Nexus 6 can now…
Google outlines when Pixel and Nexus devices will stop receiving telephone & online support
Every smartphone and tablet has an end-of-life date when the manufacturer will stop spending the money and effort to keep…
Android 9 Pie causing fast charging issues for many Google Pixel/XL (2016) owners [Update]
Google’s Pixel devices have all supported fast charging over USB-C PD, and that has managed to cause some headaches over…
Google Pixel phones get ‘Light Painting’ mode w/ this Google Camera mod
The cameras on Google’s Pixel phones are great mainly thanks to their software and now, thanks to some developers, a…
Poll: 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…