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Deal | Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL get sizeable discounts

The second generation Pixels, debatably the best smartphones on the planet right now, are currently getting discounts, with US buyers getting up to a $75 price slash, and potential purchasers in the UK having the chance to snag th...

Ricci Rox, 17 Dec 2017 12:59

AR Stickers on Pixel is powered by the new Google ARCore tech. (Source: Google)

Google's Project Tango is dead, long live ARCore

Google has announced that it is leaving Project Tango behind for its new ARCore technology. Similar to Apple's ARKit, Google's ARCore will power software-driven AR experiences on Android smartphones.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Dec 2017 03:12

Google has at least one patch lined up for the Pixel 2. (Source: Google)

Google Pixel 2 software fix coming for crackling earpiece issue

Google has responded to complaints about a crackling or buzzing noise affecting some Pixel 2 owners. Apparently the fault is software-related and will be addressed in an upcoming patch.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Nov 2017 11:08

Pixel 2 XL, ask more of your phone. (Source: Google)

Google replacing Pixel 2 XLs sent to customers without Android installed

Continuing the trend of the Pixel 2 XL, a small number of users have complained on Reddit and the Ars Technica forums about receiving devices which are completely missing the operating system. Google reports that they have fixed t...

Craig Ward, 04 Nov 2017 02:05

Google has doubled the warrant of the Pixel 2 range. (Source: Google)

Pixelgate: Google offers extended warranties and software updates to Pixel 2 owners

Google has responded to claims that its Pixel 2 XL, in particular, is prone to having various issues with its display. To address user concerns, Google has doubled the warranty it is offering owners as well as promising software u...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Oct 2017 08:03

Does the Pixel 2 XL have a dodgy display? (Source: Google)

Pixel 2 XL screen prone to burn in?

Google is "actively investigating" burn in issues that have started to crop up on some user's Pixel 2 XLs. The latest report follows mixed reviews about the device's LG-sourced pOLED display, which some have said is unworthy of a ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Oct 2017 13:02

Google's custom-designed Pixel Visual Core Image Processing Unit. (Source: Google)

Android 8.1 Oreo coming soon to Pixel 2, will enable custom Pixel Visual Core processor

Google has revealed that it will be releasing Android 8.1 for developers soon. At the same time, it revealed a previously unknown morsel about some previously unknown custom silicon it has embedded in its Pixel 2s that will be ena...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Oct 2017 12:34

A production issue delays the Android One Moto X4, won't arrive this week after all

The Android One Moto X4 has had its North American release delayed by a couple of weeks due to a production issue.

Craig Ward, 10 Oct 2017 22:12

Stock Android makes this a compelling buy. (Source: MIUI)

Xiaomi Mi A1 hits Europe

The Xiaomi Mi A1 has made its trip to Europe, with several countries having the Android One phone on sale, albeit with price tags higher than what one would otherwise get online.

Ricci Rox, 06 Oct 2017 21:55

That's a major selling point. (Source: Google)

Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL billed for a minimum of three years of updates

Amidst the slew of impressive technical specifications, the new Pixels boast of something that has never been seen on any Android device before: Three years of software updates. Of course, that's all on paper and OEMs have blatant...

Ricci Rox, 05 Oct 2017 14:55

Google Clips is Watching You: Google's new action camera automatically snaps shots, records video

Google Clips is a small wearable action camera that automatically takes pictures of what it judges to be special moments. It learns who the important people in your life are via machine learning, and it may pose a serious privacy ...

Sam Medley, 04 Oct 2017 21:51

It could do with less bezels, though. (Source: Google)

Herein lies the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, Google's new flagships

Google has announced the launch of its two new flagships, the Pixel 2 and its larger Pixel 2 XL sibling. These devices are mostly positioned as the Android alternatives to the Apple offerings, so it comes as no surprise that they ...

Ricci Rox, 04 Oct 2017 20:29

Google announces the premium Pixelbook (to no one's surprise)

Google today announced the Pixelbook, their premium Chromebook that's has been the subject of a relentless stream of leaks over the past few months. The 2-in-1 Chromebook features a high-density 12.3, 3:2 aspect ratio display and ...

Sam Medley, 04 Oct 2017 19:50

The U11 was released a few months ago as HTC's flagship and will be succeeded by the U11 Plus.

Details of the upcoming Android One HTC U11 Life revealed

The HTC U11 Life will be HTC's first foray into Google's Android One program, and will follow in the footsteps of the recently released Mi A1 by offering mid-range specifications at a, hopefully, modest price point.

Ricci Rox, 03 Oct 2017 21:47

The Pixel XL in all its glory. (Source: Android Authority)

Details and images of both Pixel devices revealed

Details of the Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL are all but confirmed, as we all wait for the official event that takes place on October 4.

Ricci Rox, 03 Oct 2017 09:55

Pixel 2 XL in "Just Black" and "Black & White" options. (Source: Droidlife)

Internal hardware specs leak for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, no Snapdragon 836 in sight

Many of the internal specifications have been leaked for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. The Snapdragon 835 is absent but the cameras will finally receive OIS.

Craig Ward, 29 Sep 2017 00:28

The Google Pixel 2 is set to be official unveiled on October 4. (Source: Droid-Life)

Pixel 2 models to get another unique launcher, more

A source that has played with the Verizon version of the Google Pixel 2 has revealed some previous unknown details about the device. Interestingly, like the original Pixel, Google will give the Pixel 2 a custom Android launcher to...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Sep 2017 13:18

A new report suggests HTC has sold its mobile division to Google. (Source: HTC)

Rumor: HTC mobile division sold to Google [Update]

If the rumors coming out of Taiwan are true, HTC has reached an agreement to sell its mobile division to Google. Set to be announced tomorrow, the deal could also mean the end of HTC-branded devices.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Sep 2017 02:20

The 'Just Black' and the 'Black and White' Pixel 2 XL made by LG. (Source: Droidlife)

The Pixel 2 XL will be the most expensive Google phone so far and has a funky black and white design

Renders and pricing for the LG made Pixel 2 XL were leaked today, showing that there are at least two color options with one being a funky two tone black and white design. There will be a 64 GB and 128 GB model with pricing puttin...

Craig Ward, 20 Sep 2017 01:12

Most OEMs will start pushing out updates by winter.

The comprehensive Android Oreo device update list

Android Oreo launched a few weeks ago, and with Google releasing a vague statement on the plan for updates for devices outside its Nexus and Pixel lines, it's time we had a look at the plans of other OEMs. Hop in to know if your d...

Ricci Rox, 18 Sep 2017 13:23

Stay tuned for more on October 4. (Source: Google)

Google schedules Pixel 2 announcement for 4th of October

Google has uploaded a cryptic website indicating that we can expect a Pixel 2 announcement on the 4th of October. Earlier today and FCC ruling also showed that LG would be the manufacturer for the Pixel 2 XL, joining HTC who will ...

Craig Ward, 14 Sep 2017 18:08

The Huawei Nexus 6P has been plagued by issues. (Source: Google)

Google offering Pixel XL as a replacement for defective Nexus 6Ps

According to reports, owners of faulty Huawei Nexus 6P devices who have returned their device to Google have received Pixel XLs as replacements. Customers in some regions, however, are more likely to receive a replacement Pixel XL...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Sep 2017 11:31

Android 8 'Oreo' bug can cause large amounts of mobile data use

A bug in Android 8 'Oreo' is causing the operating system to ignore any connected WiFi networks and default to using mobile data.

Craig Ward, 08 Sep 2017 23:57

HTC is considering the sale of the company. (Source: HTC)

HTC eyes potential sale

HTC is said to be potentially eyeing a sale of the company among a range of strategic options currently being evaluated. Another option being considered is the sale of its burgeoning Vive VR headset business.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Aug 2017 12:11

Hacking your phone through the touchscreen? Yes, it can be done. (Image: Shattered Trust)

New research paper demonstrates smartphone security hole in replacement hardware

A research team has successfully compromised a smartphone by injecting malicious code into the drivers for the touchscreen. The code allows full access to the device, including the ability to alter files, use the phone's camera, d...

Sam Medley, 22 Aug 2017 23:36

Android 8 released, O is for Oreo

Android O has finally been released, with O standing for sweet, tasty Oreos. Updates have started rolling out for those in the Beta program, and users should be able to download factory images soon.

Ricci Rox, 22 Aug 2017 09:31

Android 8 'O' is coming. (Source: Google)

Android 8 'O' releases on Monday 21 August

Google has confirmed on the Android website that Android 8 'O' is releasing on Monday 21st August via a live stream during the eclipse.

Craig Ward, 19 Aug 2017 20:51

Google Nexus 6 Android handset gets 7.1.1 Nougat once again

Nexus 6 gets Android 7.1.1 for the second time

After releasing this update back in January and then rolling back to Android 7.0 due to various bugs, Google finally upgrades the firmware of the Nexus 6 to Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

Codrut Nistor, 17 Aug 2017 11:30

Google files patent for a Pixel C notebook

Google might not launch a new Pixel notebook, but this patent that recently surfaced online shows an interesting device that comes with a section that can be covered and opened.

Codrut Nistor, 16 Aug 2017 22:15

Google Pixel 2 live photo, features list to include squeezable edges according to FCC

Google Pixel 2 features squeezable edges

According to a filing with the FCC that surfaced online yesterday, the HTC-made Google Pixel 2 borrows the squeezable sides of the HTC U11. This feature is allegedly called "Active Edge" and launches Google Assistant by default.

Codrut Nistor, 16 Aug 2017 08:55

Is this the Google Pixel 2? (Photo source: GSM Arena. Image edited to show more detail)

Live photos show what may be the Google Pixel 2

Live photos show off what is likely a development model of the Google Pixel 2. There are slight changes to the aesthetic, but (sadly) a headphone jack is nowhere to be found.

Sam Medley, 07 Aug 2017 22:50

The Pixel was a great device. It had a headphone jack, too. (Source: GSMArena)

Upcoming Pixel smartphones will ditch the headphone jack

The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 will be Google's flagships for the year, but new information touting both devices to opt out of headphone jacks has surfaced. Pixel fans won't take kindly to this, for sure.

Ricci Rox, 03 Aug 2017 17:52

Get ready to bid farewell to the (somewhat) beloved gumdrop emojis. (Source: IDG)

Android 8.0 information revealed in Reddit AMA

The annual Reddit AMA by Google's Android engineering team has revealed some interesting information about the next version of Android and the future of the OS.

Douglas Black, 20 Jul 2017 06:13

Android July update now available for Nexus and Pixel smartphones

July's Android security patch is here for Nexus and Pixel devices and fixes a few vulnerabilities that (thankfully) haven't been widely exploited yet.

Sam Medley, 06 Jul 2017 01:16

Thanks to its incorporation of various Wi-Fi and cellular networks, Project Fi boasts a wide coverage area. Its number of supported devices, however, is rather limited. (Source: Google)

A new budget-friendly phone expected to join the Project Fi lineup

One of the biggest complaints against Google's wireless service, Project Fi, is its lack of supported phones. In a recent statement, the company promised to add a new third-party device to the lineup "later this year".

Sebastian Eifrid, 30 Jun 2017 09:45

Details of the Pixel 2 "Taimen" and "Walleye" surface

The medium-sized Muskie was canceled, and we've been left with just the Taimen and Walleye. While both occupy the extremes on the size table, they do share a few similarities in specifications. This year's Pixel devices are shapin...

Ricci Rox, 25 Jun 2017 11:25

Google's latest announcement will bring a feature users of G Suite have come to expect to Gmail for everyone. (Source: Gmail)

Google says it will stop Gmail's scanning of email to target ads

In a recent post to the company blog, Google announced its plans to "more closely align" the free version of Gmail and the enterprise version found in subscription-based G Suite. This includes removing ad personalization based on ...

Sebastian Eifrid, 24 Jun 2017 20:13

Pixel XL 2 rumored to be cancelled

Multiple sources are reporting that Google has cancelled project "muskie," which was speculated to be a successor to Google's 2016 flagship Pixel XL.

Sam Medley, 14 Jun 2017 15:44

Google Pixel XL 2 surfaces on GFXBench

The Pixel XL 2 was spotted on GFXBench today. 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, Snapdragon 835.

Ricci Rox, 09 Jun 2017 18:58

Project Treble will introduce a new "Vendor Interface" between the Android framework and OEM implementation. (Image: Android Dev Blog)

Google hopes to speed up Android updates from OEMs with Project Treble

Project Treble aims to create an API, allowing vendors to focus on changes to the Android framework rather than changing specific code in the OS for their devices. The result will hopefully be faster and more reliable OS updates f...

Sam Medley, 13 May 2017 21:34

Google's "Taimen" phone leaks on Geekbench

The next flagship from Google may have been posted on Geekbench 4, giving us a first look at its speedy performance.

Sam Medley, 12 May 2017 23:04

The Google Pixel has had trouble staying in stock due to display shortages. (Image source: Google)

Google invests $880 million in LG's OLED technology

The investment is meant to shore up supply of LG's flexible OLED displays that Google plans to use in their next flagship smartphone.

Sam Medley, 10 Apr 2017 22:59

Samsung Display is currently the go-to OLED manufacturer with a 99 percent market share as of August 2016. (Source: Mashable)

Google wants the next Pixel to use flexible OLED panels

South Korean sources say that Google is prepared to invest $880 million to LG Display for the express purpose of ramp up production of flexible OLED panels for the US company to put in its next Pixel phone.

Isaac Brown, 10 Apr 2017 15:18

The Chinese report says that the Pixel 2 will release this year in two variants with the codenames "Muskie" and "Walleye." (Source: Gadget Hacks)

HTC and LG among phone makers competing to make the Pixel 3

Google's already in talks with manufacturers to create the third iteration of its Pixel smartphones, and according to a Chinese report, the phone makers competing for the contract include HTC, LG, Coolpad and TCL.

Isaac Brown, 30 Mar 2017 21:15

Most Android phones in the US are running old security software. (Source: Skycure)

Most Android devices are running old security patches and could be vulnerable

A whopping 71% of Android devices in the United States run security patches that are 2 months old or older. This could leave them vulnerable to exploits made known in the latest security update logs.

Sam Medley, 24 Mar 2017 21:18

Android O developer preview released

Android O has been released in the form of a developer preview. It's compatible with half a dozen of Google's devices and features almost a dozen major new features and upgrades.

Nicholas Morbidelli, 22 Mar 2017 14:31

You can now swipe your fingerprint to access your notifications on the Nexus 6P. (Source: Android Central)

New Android 7.1.2 beta fixes bugs, adds much-awaited fingerprint feature

This second Android 7.1.2 beta build brings the much-awaited fingerprint swipe notification gesture to the Nexus 6P. It also fixes miscellaneous bugs introduced in the previous beta build.

John Garcia, 20 Mar 2017 22:07

The Google Pixel may see a trio of successors in the near-future. (Source: Google)

Three new Google Pixel phones are reportedly in the works

Code-named "muskie," "walleye," and "taimen," the three devices are expected to replace Google's existing Pixel and Pixel XL phones. Several sources have confirmed the existence of the devices, but have not provided much additiona...

John Garcia, 17 Mar 2017 22:47

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 spotted on Best Buy for $599 USD

The Tab 3 is the latest (and most expensive) tablet from Samsung. Sporting high-end specs expected of a flagship, it will be available soon for about $600.

Sam Medley, 14 Mar 2017 21:07

As of March 2017, about 97.2% of Android devices may be vulnerable to exploits in WikiLeaks' latest documents. (Picture source: Android Developers)

Google says it has patched exploits used by the CIA

Google is confident that the latest versions of Android and Chrome are not vulnerable to the hacking tools detailed in the latest Wikileaks dump. Older versions of the software, however, may still be vulnerable.

Sam Medley, 09 Mar 2017 23:44

Google Pixel

Deal | Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL get sizeable discounts

Google's Project Tango is dead, long live ARCore

Google Pixel 2 software fix coming for crackling earpiece issue

Google replacing Pixel 2 XLs sent to customers without Android installed

Pixelgate: Google offers extended warranties and software updates to Pixel 2 owners

Pixel 2 XL screen prone to burn in?

Android 8.1 Oreo coming soon to Pixel 2, will enable custom Pixel Visual Core processor

A production issue delays the Android One Moto X4, won't arrive this week after all

Xiaomi Mi A1 hits Europe

Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL billed for a minimum of three years of updates

Google Clips is Watching You: Google's new action camera automatically snaps shots, records video

Herein lies the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, Google's new flagships

Google announces the premium Pixelbook (to no one's surprise)

Details of the upcoming Android One HTC U11 Life revealed

Details and images of both Pixel devices revealed

Internal hardware specs leak for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, no Snapdragon 836 in sight

Pixel 2 models to get another unique launcher, more

Rumor: HTC mobile division sold to Google [Update]

The Pixel 2 XL will be the most expensive Google phone so far and has a funky black and white design

The comprehensive Android Oreo device update list

Google schedules Pixel 2 announcement for 4th of October

Google offering Pixel XL as a replacement for defective Nexus 6Ps

Android 8 'Oreo' bug can cause large amounts of mobile data use

HTC eyes potential sale

New research paper demonstrates smartphone security hole in replacement hardware

Android 8 released, O is for Oreo

Android 8 'O' releases on Monday 21 August

Nexus 6 gets Android 7.1.1 for the second time

Google files patent for a Pixel C notebook

Google Pixel 2 features squeezable edges

Live photos show what may be the Google Pixel 2

Upcoming Pixel smartphones will ditch the headphone jack

Android 8.0 information revealed in Reddit AMA

Android July update now available for Nexus and Pixel smartphones

A new budget-friendly phone expected to join the Project Fi lineup

Details of the Pixel 2 "Taimen" and "Walleye" surface

Google says it will stop Gmail's scanning of email to target ads

Pixel XL 2 rumored to be cancelled

Google Pixel XL 2 surfaces on GFXBench

Google hopes to speed up Android updates from OEMs with Project Treble

Google's "Taimen" phone leaks on Geekbench

Google invests $880 million in LG's OLED technology

Google wants the next Pixel to use flexible OLED panels

HTC and LG among phone makers competing to make the Pixel 3

Most Android devices are running old security patches and could be vulnerable

Android O developer preview released

New Android 7.1.2 beta fixes bugs, adds much-awaited fingerprint feature

Three new Google Pixel phones are reportedly in the works

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 spotted on Best Buy for $599 USD

Google says it has patched exploits used by the CIA

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