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Earlier in 2025, Google released an unexpected update for the Pixel 4a, which essentially halved the battery capacity. While there was seemingly a way to avoid auto-updating, the company has now "forced" the update on remaining holdouts.

The Google Pixel 10 series is set to be fully unveiled on August 20, 2025. Ahead of this launch event, the company has officially showcased the Pixel 10 Pro, and the teaser shows the phone in a fresh new finish.

A new leak shows off the Pixel 10 in four colour variants. Three of them are different from the Pixel 9, with Obsidian being the only identical offering across both generations.

Sometimes the devil is in the details. After the design and spec leaks for the Pixel Watch 4 disappointed many, exciting new features and functions of the new Google wearable are now gradually being revealed, including new SOS features and some new fitness functions.

The Pixel Watch 4 is expected to launch next month in two sizes. In the meantime, a well-known leaker has outlined launch pricing for all four variants including its 45 mm and LTE option.

The design and a lot of important specs of the Pixel Watch 4 have already been leaked, but not all. A new leak has just revealed more new important features, while the SOS emergency features are also being expanded.

Google is just over a month away from officially refreshing the Pixel Watch series with fourth-generation models. In the meantime, various specifications have emerged for the Pixel Watch 4 in two sizes. Not only is better battery life in order this year, but so are much brighter displays too.

Google is hosting its Made by Google event on August 20 according to various publications. The series is expected to include the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

Three of Google's forthcoming flagships have now turned up on regulatory bodies in the US and Singapore. Confirming that Google is developing multiple versions of the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, the regulatory bodies highlight that satellite connectivity will be returning for another generation too.

Over the past few days, Google has rolled out an update to the Pixel 6a, which has drastically reduced the battery life and charging speed of some smartphones. Users are now reporting problems and some serious issues caused by this update.

Google's knocking $400 off its still-excellent Pixel 8 Pro. Not only that, the company is also tossing in a free Pixel Watch 2 and a case. It's one of the best smartphone deals we've seen in a while.

Google is set to launch a new smartwatch alongside the Pixel 10 series. Past reports have hinted at the Watch 4 receiving a battery upgrade, but it seems that the SoC will be the same as the 2nd and 3rd gen models.

According to a new report, Google will be bringing several upgrades to its foldable platform with the release of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Not only will the Pixel 10 Pro Fold be the first IP68-certified foldable, but it could also depart from its predecessor in a few other crucial areas, too.

Mega leak from Germany about the entire Pixel 10 lineup: About a month before the expected Google launch event, a prominent leaker has revealed the euro prices for all storage options for all 2025 Google phones, ranging from the Pixel 10 to the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL to the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The Pixel Buds 2a price is also out.

The Pixel 10 series doesn’t look like a major leap forward—which makes these Pixel 9 deals all the more tempting. With the Pixel 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro, and 9 all hitting their lowest prices yet, you’re getting flagship hardware, smart AI features, and years of updates for a whole lot less.

Googles' latest Pixel drop offers some new features and freebies for Pixel owners, but nothing about it is terribly surprising, and it certainly isn't Material 3.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold has made its Geekbench debut with a shiny new Tensor G5 SoC. It features last-gen Arm Cortex CPU cores and a new PowerVR GPU from Imagination Technologies.

A Google Pixel 10 prototype has surfaced on a popular secondhand marketplace amid rumours of camera downgrades for Google's next-generation smartphone. Equipped with Google's rumoured Tensor G5 chipset, the Pixel 10 can also be seen with a long-awaited periscope telephoto camera upgrade for Google's entry-level flagship.

Pixel 10a is said to carry the same dual-camera design as the Pixel 9a but with a small difference. The flash could be pushed further away from the cameras, if the leaked back cover is legit.

Google was the first Android OEM to offer stable Android 16 builds to its smartphones. A recent update appears to have caused countless bugs for the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, though. While Google is already working on an update to address the issues raised, it remains to be seen when it will arrive at this stage.

(Update: More bands leaked) The rumor mill has been comparatively quiet when it comes to the Pixel Watch 4 thus far. While there are Pixel 10 leaks pretty much anywhere, smartwatch fans have had to wait patiently for details on the successors to the Pixel Watch 3. However, a German retailer has now internally listed various different Pixel Watch 4 SKUs and accessories.

A noted X leaker revealed exactly how much storage each member of the Pixel 10 series could offer. The regular Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro start at a lower tier than the Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

Google Pixel 6a owners will receive an automatic and mandatory software update in a few days that could drastically reduce battery life. Google has now confirmed that affected customers can receive up to $150 in compensation.

Google's Pixel phones are apparently quite popular among criminals and gang members in Catalonia, Spain. The Catalan cops state that Google smartphones with GrapheneOS are a common tool among organized crime groups due to the advanced privacy features this combination brings.

Google is significantly reducing the battery life and charging performance of select Pixel 6a devices via a mandatory update for Android 16. Users who are affected by these "battery optimizations" may be entitled to compensation.

The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL will be some of Google's first devices to line up with its Tensor G5 chipset this summer. According to new leaks, Pixel fans can expect modest battery upgrades from the Pixel 9 series to complement brighter displays.

The Google Pixel Watch 3 is apparently the first smartwatch in the world to support Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding. This makes it possible, among other things, to accurately locate compatible trackers even if they don't have an ultra-wideband (UWB) chip.

Google is currently the second-largest smartphone manufacturer in Japan, ahead of Samsung and Xiaomi. However, the Google Pixel 7 series has been banned from shelves in the country, and the Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 face the same fate due to a patent dispute.

This might not go down well with some Pixel fans, as the recently leaked and seemingly final specifications for the base Pixel 10 appear to be even worse than previously expected, especially in terms of cameras. However, there might be a silver lining as the display and Tensor chipset could get some noteworthy upgrades.

A new report has outlined two major display upgrades that Google will be showcasing in the Pixel 10 series this year. From brighter panels to increased PWM values, all Pixel 10 models should be easier to use than their predecessors.

Thanks to the additional telephoto lens, one might think that the Pixel 10 could be closer to the Pixel 10 Pro this year than ever before. However, there will likely be a few more or less arbitrary limitations. Some are quite surprising, as a new leak has now claimed.

The Pixel 9a pOLED display is bright and offers accurate colors according to our tests. However, other aspects and characteristics are less brilliant.

Google is widely expected to move from Samsung Foundry to TSMC for this year's Tensor G5 chipset. While this alone should yield superior power consumption for Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro smartphones, a new rumour suggests that real performance and efficiency gains are around the corner, starting with the Tensor G5 and the Pixel 11 series.

Google is set to unveil a new flagship foldable in a few weeks, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, which will apparently receive a few more upgrades than previously expected.

The Samsung Galaxy A56 is somewhat of a benchmark in the mid-range segment. Even if the Pixel 9a does some things better, the Samsung still has some mentionable selling points. We have detailed the most important differences between the two competing smartphones.

The Pixel 9a offers a decent all-around package, but it also has a few weaknesses and some gaps in terms of features. We discuss some of the findings from our in-depth review of Google's latest smartphone.

The Google Pixel 10 is scheduled to arrive with a 3nm Tensor G5 processor made at TSMC's foundries. Samsung's loss of Google as a customer has initiated a major restructuring effort at its chip foundry.

Pixel 10 series will be sticking with the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor introduced with the last generation but Google has managed to make it even faster and more reliable. The Pixel 10 series is expected to be unveiled in October and bring four phones, including the foldable.

According to a new report, Google will be debuting an improved macro photography mode with this year's Pixel 10 smartphones. Apparently, the company is hoping to complement its existing macro mode with a tele-macro option that will utilise a Pixel 10's 5x telephoto for superior macro shots in most circumstances.

The latest Android 16 stable build is causing headaches for many Google Pixel users. Reports are surfacing about a frustrating bug that leaves navigation gestures and buttons unresponsive or stuck, making basic phone use a challenge.

In the last few hours, more information about Google's Pixel 10 generation has been leaked, including both hardware and AI innovations. While the design is changing little this year, Google is apparently focusing on fine-tuning the internals. Thanks to "Magic Cue", the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro Fold are expected to be more intelligent.

Google tipped off fans that new Pixel products were on the horizon by scheduling an event for its Superfans. While the timing of the event sparked speculation that the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and other new Pixels could be arriving earlier than anticipated, Google has now postponed said event 'due to unforeseen circumstances'.

Following reports of batteries overheating and catching fire, Google has confirmed it will issue a software update for the Pixel 6a. The "mandatory update" aims to limit the risk by intentionally reducing the battery's capacity and charging speed once it reaches 400 charge cycles.

Google has just started offering the second beta of what will eventually become its next Android 16 quarterly update for Pixel devices. While Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 is packed full of visual changes, one that could get overlooked is Desktop experience features buried within Developer options that gives Pixel fans a taste of Google's future Motorola Ready For and Samsung DeX competitor.

The Google Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro are expected to be the only Android smartphones aside from the HMD Skyline that support Qi2. According to the latest leak, Google is also planning to release magnetic accessories that will be marketed under a new brand called "Pixelsnap".

Google Pixel 9 and other smartphones are receiving the massive Android 16 update today, but also a Feature Drop that introducing new Pixel-exclusive features. These include a VIP widget, generative stickers in Gboard and a helpful feature in the camera app.

With Google expected to refresh the Pixel Watch series this summer, new features are now being added to early Wear OS 6 builds. Seemingly, Google could be introducing improved security and lifestyle functionality in time ofr the release of Pixel Watch 4 smartwatches.

A new report has suggested that Google will be returning to a long-lost Pixel feature this year with the release of the Pixel 10 series. Previously called Ambient EQ and allegedly now re-branded as 'Adaptive tone', the functionality should mirror True Tone that Apple offers across its iPhones, iPads and MacBooks.