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Renders of the Pixel 3a. (Source: OnLeaks)

Details of the Pixel 3a and 3a XL surface - AMOLED, 64 GB, and an iffy camera app

The Pixel 3a and 3a XL are set to be launched in the coming months, and a new report has now given us our clearest view yet of the smaller of the devices, the Pixel 3a. Notable features include Active Edge, an AMOLED display, 64 G...
Ricci Rox, 20 Mar 2019 14:25
The Pixel 4 may have a Galaxy S10-esque punch-hole camera. (Source: PhoneDesigner)

Fresh Pixel 4 leak suggests punch-hole for this phone as well

A few days ago, a series of renders pointed to a Pixel 4 XL design with a dual selfie cam set into its screen. Now, a Twitter-based leaker alleges that the smaller device from the same upcoming line will also follow this trend. Ho...
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Mar 2019 14:09
Renders of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. (Source: OnLeaks)

Remember the mid-range Pixel phones? They could be sold as the Pixel 3a and 3a XL

Until now, we'd been led to believe that Google's upcoming mid-range devices would be called the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite. Apparently not, as Google code points towards the devices being named the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL....
Ricci Rox, 17 Mar 2019 11:42
Renders of the Pixel 4 XL. (Source: PhoneArena)

First Pixel 4 XL leak alludes to dual rear cameras and a punch-hole akin to that of the Galaxy S10+

The first leak on the Google Pixel 4 devices have surfaced, in the form of a sketch of what is said to be the Pixel 4 XL. Going by the leak, we could be set to get a pill-shaped punch-hole, dual rear cameras, and an in-display fin...
Ricci Rox, 15 Mar 2019 14:21
Android Q Beta 1 is now available for a handful of phones. (Source: Google)

First Android Q beta rolls out to Pixel phones

It's finally here - Q has been released for download and use - albeit only on Pixel-line phones. On the other hand, this Beta 1 form of the OS is mainly meant for development and testing, not daily use. However, it does come with ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Mar 2019 18:36
Google has used its AI expertise to bring offline speech recognition to Gboard on Pixel devices. (Source: Google)

Pixel users get offline voice recognition with Gboard

Google has quietly launched a breakthrough on real-time voice recognition technology via its AI blog. Using AI technology and tapping into the neural processing capabilities of its Pixel phones, Gboard users can now offline real-t...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Mar 2019 11:00
The team that made the Pixel Slate has been cut back according to a report. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Google said cutting back on Pixelbook, Pixel Slate efforts

Google looks to be cutting back on its computing hardware efforts reports Business Insider. According to the report, dozens of engineers and program managers working on the Pixelbook and Pixel Slate have been told to seek other ro...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Mar 2019 10:15
More devices will be available to participate in the Android Q beta program when it launches. (Source: Google)

More smartphones will be able to access Android Q beta testing program

Early adopters can keen to get their hands on the Android Q beta will have a wider range of devices from which to choose this time around. Android developer Illiyan Malhev has revealed the even more OEMs will be on board for the A...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Mar 2019 11:43
The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. (Source: Daily Express)

March update messes up the Google Camera app, leaves Pixel users in the lurch

After the March security update, users of the Pixel 3 phones are reporting stability issues with their camera apps. The app apparently lags heavily and tends to completely glitch out during use. This, of course, begs the question ...
Ricci Rox, 10 Mar 2019 13:59
Google has released the March update for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. (Source: BGR)

Some Google Pixel 3 owners are reporting improved storage performance after latest software update

Some Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphone owners have been reporting that the March update for their devices has optimized read/write storage performance to a considerable degree. Images of AndroBench comparisons between Febru...
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Mar 2019 07:07
Surface Pro 6 versus Pixel Slate with Brydge keyboards

Surface Pro 6 versus Pixel Slate with Brydge keyboards

The Apple iPad line might consist of the best-selling tablets on the market, but they aren't for everyone who likes ultraportable form factors. The Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and the Google Pixel Slate are key challengers to the iPad Pro and have plenty to offer. Let's see how they fare in a head-to-head battle coupled in a unique comparison, which includes compatible Brydge keyboards that promise the 'lapability' that is often missing with tablet and keyboard combinations.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Mar 2019 09:42
The Pixel Visual Core debuted in the Pixel 2 and was Google's first piece of custom silicon. (Source: Google)

Google chip design team bolstered by new Intel, Qualcomm hires

Google is continuing to ramp up its efforts in the custom silicon space. According to Reuters, the company has just added 16 new staff to its “gChips” team based in Bengaluru India with backgrounds working with chip makers include...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Feb 2019 10:25
Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, Google Pixel 4 to get physical and eSIM support

Google Pixel 4 could support both physical SIM and eSIM

A recent commit in the Android Open Source Project Gerrit revealed that Google is working on adding hardware support for multi-SIM capabilities. One of the comments from a Googler suggests that the upcoming Pixel 4 will be packing...
Codrut Nistor, 11 Feb 2019 09:45
The Geekbench listing for a Google Pixel 4 device could be incorrect. (Source: Geekbench)

Possibly erroneous Geekbench listing shows Google Pixel 4 with 2 GB RAM and Android 10 OS

A listing for a Google Pixel 4 device has turned up on Geekbench that shows some surprising details and unimpressive benchmark results. The smartphone, which has the codename “sargo” associated with it in the Geekbench post, will ...
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Feb 2019 23:02
The latest Pixel phones are covered with the newest security patch level. (Source: Google)

Pixel 3s and Essential Phone are now receiving the February 2019 Android security patch

Phones from the most recent Pixel generation (and the Essential PH-1) have been reported as having received notifications to download the latest security patch for Android. Essential has noted that this update also contains other ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Feb 2019 18:33
The i7 version of the Google Pixel Slate with 16 GB RAM costs from US$1,599. (Source: Google)

Rammus is back and seems to be a Google tablet with an Amber Lake-Y CPU

MySmartPrice has discovered another Geekbench listing for the mysterious “Rammus” device. The latest appearance on Geekbench has thrown up some interesting information, such as the mention of an Intel Core i7-8500Y processor and A...
Daniel R Deakin, 31 Jan 2019 10:35
The Pixel 3 XL may have a mid-range variant soon. (Source: JB Hi-Fi)

A new Google phone, the Pixel 3a XL, shows up on Geekbench

A new phone, apparently made by Google, has appeared on the Geekbench 4 database. It is called the Pixel 3a XL, suggesting that it could be of the long-anticipated 'Pixel 3 Lite' line. This phone runs Android 9.0 and is powered by...
Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Jan 2019 00:16
Apple iPhone XS night shot closeup (Source: Marvin Chow on Twitter)

Night shots battle: The iPhone XS has no chance against the Google Pixel 3

Although more images shot in various scenarios would be needed for a final decision, the image showing the same night scene as captured by the iPhone XS and the Pixel 3 that was posted on Twitter by Google's Marvin Chow has a clea...
Codrut Nistor, 28 Jan 2019 10:23
It seems Android Q will have many new features for its users. (Source: XDA)

Android Q may come with new font, accent colors and app downgradability

Further leaks of Android Q, which can be run on devices such as the Pixel 3 line, may have uncovered more detail on the coming OS upgrade. It appears that Google has prepared a new font, called Arvolato, for the update. In additio...
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jan 2019 17:48
Google I/O 2019 will take place in May, as usual. (Source: Google)

The dates and venue for Google I/O 2019 have been revealed

The next Google I/O event is scheduled for May 7 to 9 2019, at the Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View, California. These details were uncovered as part of some code relating to a cryptic Tweet on the subject. This conference ma...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jan 2019 17:54
This could very well be the Pixel 4. (Source: Geekbench)

Mysterious Snapdragon 855-powered Google device appears on Geekbench, could be the Pixel 4

A new Geekbench listing has revealed what appears to be Google's Pixel 4, running on Android Q and sporting both 6 GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 855.
Ricci Rox, 25 Jan 2019 14:08
2018's MWC delivered, and we can't wait for this year's iteration.

Smartphone releases we are looking forward to in 2019

In a world where some believe innovation in the smartphone industry to have plateaued, 2018 managed to give us a number of brilliant smartphones. Here we take a close look at the devices we just cannot wait to see in 2019, with a ...
Ricci Rox, 20 Jan 2019 10:55
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro. (Source: BGR)

DxOMark: The Mate 20 Pro's cameras aren't better than those of the P20 Pro

The Mate 20 Pro was hyped to the high heavens at launch, with rumors claiming it would be by far the highest rated device on DxOMark. The device was benchmarked yesterday, however, and only managed to match the P20 Pro, with the o...
Ricci Rox, 19 Jan 2019 11:55
Project Ara hasn't been heard of for years, but Google may still be working on it. (Source: Wikipedia)

Could Project Ara possibly be back? Google has secured a new patent for a familiar-looking modular device

Project Ara had once been hotly anticipated as the future of mobile devices with enhanced future-proofing and general upgradeability. The prototype produced through this Google initiative was a basic frame to which various interch...
Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Jan 2019 14:30
Fossil's smartwatches featuring Wear OS also utilize Google Assistant. (Source: Fossil)

Google coughs up US$40 million to acquire some of Fossil's smartwatch technology

Fossil Group has issued a press release to announce a US$40 million deal with Google. The search engine giant will be purchasing intellectual property (IP) from the well-known American designer label in regard to smartwatch techno...
Daniel R Deakin, 18 Jan 2019 01:14
The SD 855 has gone up against its competitors already. (Source: GizChina)

Snapdragon 855 benchmarks and comparisons with A12 Bionic & Kirin 980 surface online

The first benchmarks using a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 reference device have started to roll in. This new processor has done impressively well compared to its predecessor in two separate tests. It has also outdone devices with the K...
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Jan 2019 19:19
The Pixel 3 XL Lite is looking more and more real by the day. (Source: GSMArena)

Probable Pixel 3 XL Lite has popped up on Geekbench - with 6GB of RAM

The possibility of mid-range counterparts for the Pixel 3 and 3 XL is the subject of much rumor and speculation at present. It is thought that these new Google phones may be powered by the Snapdragon 670 and 710 respectively. A ne...
Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Jan 2019 18:01
Google's Android Messages app now offers baked in spam blocking. (Source: Slashgear)

Google rolls out new spam protection for Android Messages app

Google has updated its Messages app to help identify and block spam. The new feature is starting to find its way to users, although it isn’t clear how far and wide the rollout is at this stage.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Dec 2018 01:37
The Pixel 3 Lite phones. (Source: Onleaks)

The mid-range Pixels are expected to be released in spring 2019

Google’s upcoming mid-range phones have leaked extensively over the past few months. A new report claims that the two devices, the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite, are billed to be launched in spring 2019.
Ricci Rox, 28 Dec 2018 09:55
A previously unseen Pixel phone in the Macauley Culkin Google ad showing on the IGN channel. (Source: Google/Own)

Did Google drop a Pixel Easter Egg in its Macauley Culkin ad?

The new Google ad featuring Macauley Culkin reprising his role as Kevin McCallister has been a smash hit racking up over 31 million views on YouTube since it was published on December 19. However, it appears that there might be tw...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Dec 2018 10:30
The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. (Source: Daily Express)

Opinion | A closer look at the Pixel 3's DxOMark review

Google’s relatively new Pixel 3 finally made the trip over to DxOMark and earned an overall score most would consider to be lacking. Here, we take a closer look at the Pixel 3’s review with a focus on elements that may have contri...
Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2018 09:52
A shot associated with Google Night Sight. (Source: Google)

Samsung Galaxy S10 could come with a feature to rival Google's Night Sight

The Galaxy S10 series may introduce Bright Night, Samsung's take on the super-low-light image-capturing feature. Hints to this effect were found in part of the code from a One UI beta for the Galaxy Note 9. This trend may be well-...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Dec 2018 18:58
The Pixel 3 and 3XL may have yet more issues. (Source: Engadget)

Pixel 3 and 3XL users allege call-quality issues in their phones

A number of Pixel 3 and 3XL owners have reportedly taken to the Google Product Forums to complain about issues with voice-calls on their devices. These problems apparently include low-quality in-call audio, connection issues and m...
Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Dec 2018 17:30
Renders of the Pixel 3 Lite XL. (Source: OnLeaks)

Renders of the Pixel 3 Lite XL surface

The Pixel 3 Lite has leaked extensively over the last month, and it's almost surprising to learn that there's a bigger Pixel 3 Lite XL. The less is said about that name, the better.
Ricci Rox, 11 Dec 2018 15:41
Google Sounds app coming soon with Android December 2018 Update (Source: 9to5Google)

Google Sounds is a new app that brings more flexible ringtone and alarm settings, but only to some phones

Although Pixel owners will probably get some exclusive treats, as usual, the Google Sounds app should work with most modern Android handsets. This app — which should be included in the December Android Update — comes with more opt...
Codrut Nistor, 10 Dec 2018 19:00
The iPhone XR and Pixel 3 Lite. (Source: XDA-Developers)

More images of the Pixel 3 Lite spotted in the wild, specs revealed, confirmed to share camera hardware with the Pixel 3

More images of the Pixel 3 Lite "Sargo" have surfaced, showing the mid-range Google phone sitting right next to popular devices like the iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and Google Pixel 3 XL.
Ricci Rox, 27 Nov 2018 08:15
Google Pixel 3 XL

84% Google Pixel 3 XL Smartphone Review

Giant Pixel. Now in its third generation of Pixel smartphones, Google wants to tempt potential buyers away from its competitors with exclusive software features. However, affordable prices are a thing of the past as the Pixel 3 XL costs up to $999. Find out in our detailed review whether the Pixel 3 XL is worth the money.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | 6.30" | 184 g
Florian Schmitt, 26 Nov 2018 15:06
Google Pixel 3

84% Google Pixel 3 Smartphone Review

No flagship. The Google Pixel 3 is an expensive smartphone, which retails for US$799 (£739). However, it must compete against comparably equipped but considerably cheaper competitors. Find out in our detailed review whether Google has corrected the issues we had with the Pixel 2 and how the company’s new flagship fares against its competitors.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | 5.50" | 148 g
Mike Wobker, 26 Nov 2018 14:36
The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. [Source: Daily Express]

Update | Two new Google Pixels are on the way and no, we're not talking about the Pixel 4

Google's newly launched Pixel 3 phones are mostly incremental upgrades over their predecessors. Google could very well make a comeback with some exciting devices next year, as word of two more devices surface in the wild.
Ricci Rox, 25 Nov 2018 08:21
Project Fi is heavily discounting Pixel, Moto, and LG phones for Black Friday

Deal | Project Fi is heavily discounting Pixel, Moto, and LG phones for Black Friday

Project Fi is offering some good sales for Black Friday on compatible LG, Moto, and Pixel smartphones. Buyers can nab a Pixel 3 for $599 with a $200 Fi service credit, an LG G7 ThinQ for $349, or a Moto G6 for $99 with a valid act...
Sam Medley, 23 Nov 2018 23:41
Image via Huawei and Google Fuchsia OS (w/ edits)

Google is using the Honor Play to test Fuchsia OS

A commit posted to Fuchsia's source code management hub last night showed that a Huawei engineer was able to boot the Fuchsia kernel (Zircon) on the Honor Play. This commit hints at many things, mainly that Fuchsia development is ...
Sam Medley, 23 Nov 2018 20:12
If you own a Pixel 3, Duplex could be coming to your phone soon. (Source: TechnoRhythms)

Google is starting to roll its Duplex feature out to some Pixels

Remember Duplex, the software that could make appointments by itself at Google I/O 2018? Well, it is to be seen in the wild soon on Pixel phones. The AI-powered feature will initially only be functional in some US cities; however,...
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Nov 2018 18:31
Camera sample #1. (Source: Rozetked)

Camera samples of the purported Pixel 3 Lite surface

The Google Pixel 3 Lite looks increasingly probable with each passing day. A new leak showcases what it claims to be photos taken by the Pixel 3 Lite "Sargo". The shots themselves, while not bad, aren't mindblowing or anything of ...
Ricci Rox, 20 Nov 2018 14:20
A potential "Lite" version of the Google Pixel 3. (Source: Rozetked)

Possible Google Pixel 3 Lite images leaked

Images of what is purported to be a Google Pixel 3 Lite device have been leaked online. The pictures show a smartphone that features a 3.5 mm jack and is not blighted with the presence of a notch. Specifications for the device are...
Daniel R Deakin, 16 Nov 2018 23:14
Huawei claims that you can charge other phones wirelessly with the Mate 20 Pro. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate 20 Pro's reverse wireless charging was tested and found to be extremely slow

Huawei introduced a new feature known as reverse (or inverted) wireless charging with the Mate 20 Pro. It means that the new flagship can be used as a charging pad for other devices with compatible technology. However, Android Aut...
Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Nov 2018 01:12
Some reports claim that the Pixel 3 overheats to potentially dangerous levels while charging. (Source: GizChina)

Pixel 3 units reported to shut down during use due to overheating

The Pixel 3 series of phones is now linked to overheating, leading to complete shutdown. Numerous users claim that their units do this while charging, whereas one or two assert that it happens while doing tasks such as using the c...
Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Nov 2018 18:32
The last Nexus phones have received their last official OTA updates

The last Nexus phones have received their last official OTA updates

Today marks the last official update for the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P, the last phones in Google's storied Nexus line. While the phones haven't seen a software update since getting Android 8.1 Oreo in February 2018, the Nexus handset...
Sam Medley, 08 Nov 2018 05:02
Well, looky there. (Image via Geekbench)

Android 9 Pie may be coming to the Razer Phone 2 soon

A recent posting on Geekbench's benchmark site shows a Razer Phone 2 running Android 9.0 Pie. This could mean that Razer is testing Android 9 on their latest handset and may be releasing an update soon. This would put the Razer Ph...
Sam Medley, 05 Nov 2018 23:01
Image via Google

Google pledges US $25 million to developing "AI for social good"

Google launched a new grant initiative today, seeking to fund teams that want to develop "AI for social good." Dubbed the AI Impact Challenge, the initiative will award $25 million across multiple teams that qualify based on the s...
Sam Medley, 30 Oct 2018 05:40
Some Pixel phones are failing to save some images taken with Google Camera. (Source: Android Police)

Some Pixel phones are not saving images taken using the Google Camera app

Some Pixel 2 and 2XL units do not save the pictures taken using Google Camera properly, so that they do not show up in Photos or in the phones' storage. This is now apparently happening to some newer Pixels as well. This issue may...
Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Oct 2018 14:56

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