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The Google Pixel 9 series supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode, which allows the USB-C port to offer video output. With the latest update, the new Android phones also get a desktop mode, similar to the Samsung DeX on the Galaxy smartphones. ETA Prime has tested it, and it's not as refined as Samsung's offering.

A growing number of Pixel 9 Pro XL users are reporting a camera problem on Reddit that causes video recordings to flip at certain zoom levels and lens changes.

The new Pixel 9 Pro XL seems to be giving some users issues with wireless charging. Posting on sites like Reddit and Google's forums, a variety of Pixel 9 Pro XL buyers have complained that the new phone experiences intermittent issues with wireless charging via different chargers, including Google's in-house wireless charger.

The update to Android 15 for eligible Pixel phones, including the recently announced Pixel 9 series, is not coming anytime soon. However, the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) release is scheduled for next week.

As a test on the YouTube channel TechDroider showed, the temperature management of the new Google flagships works very well. In terms of battery life, however, they cannot keep up with the competition from Samsung and Apple.

Google has only just released the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Nonetheless, the first footage showing the Pixel 9a has now emerged online. Not only does the new leak contradict previous expectations about the state of the Pixel A series, but it also reveals that a full redesign could be on the cards.

Google Pixel 9 series comes with a new feature that the company didn’t mention during the launch. It’s Adaptive Touch, and as spotted by Android Authority, the feature makes it easier to use the touchscreen when your fingers are wet.

Genshin Impact is one of the demanding games that landed on phones, making it a great tool to benchmark the gaming performance of smartphones. As for the Tensor G4 that launched with the new Google Pixel 9 series, it seems the game isn't optimized for the SoC yet.

Google has just started shipping the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL. Unlike in previous years, Google's latest flagships have shipped with the same version of Android as their predecessors. However, it is already possible to update the trio to Android 15.

A side-by-side video comparison of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. the iPhone 15 Pro Max reveals some interesting details about each company's flagship smartphone. Surprisingly, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL was able to walk away with the win in terms of colour accuracy, night mode, and video quality and accuracy.

The Google Pixel 9 lineup launched with a new SoC, the Tensor G4. Like the predecessors, it can't quite match the flagship Snapdragon and Dimensity chips in benchmarks, but Google says that it wasn't designed to excel in performance benchmarks to begin with.

The dust has now settled on Google's Pixel 9 launch event. While the company did not discuss expanding the functionality of its thermometer app, it seems that it has now started quietly publishing an update that adds new features to not just the existing Pixel 8 Pro but also the new Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL.

The Google Tensor G4 in the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL can lose as much as 50% of its maximum performance due to thermal throttling. This thermal throttling is present despite Google's claims of improved thermal design via a vapour chamber cooling solution.

The Pixel 9 Pro XL is rated to stay up to date for seven years - however, that level of software support only means so much if the brand-new Android smartphone's hardware can't last the course. The popular vlogger JerryRigEverything set out to find out if the new Google flagship can hold up to at least 1 solid day of durability testing.

After the launch of the Google Pixel Watch 3, the Google Pixel Watch 2 has gone on sale on Amazon for 25% off, bringing the Wear OS-powered smartwatch to its lowest price ever. The Pixel Watch 2 LTE has a 100% recycled aluminium case, and we found its Fitbit integration and fitness tracking to be both accurate, while its always-on OLED display was a convenient feature.

Although the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL charges a little faster via USB-C, wireless charging is still only possible at a leisurely pace via Qi charging pads. Even though Qi2 is already available. Google explains why the latest Pixel flagships do not utilize the new charging standard.

Garmin has announced which Android smartphones support its renowned satellite SOS response service. While currently limited to four smartphones, Garmin has hinted that Garmin Response could eventually be available 'across additional Android devices' too.

Google has now is taking pre-orders for the Pixel Watch 3, a successor to last year's Pixel Watch 2 that comes in 41 mm and 45 mm sizes. Available with various upgrades over the Pixel Watch 2, the Pixel Watch 3 also comes with two years of free cellular data in the US as a launch bonus.

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 comes with an improved design that's smaller, lighter, and more comfortable without compromising on performance and battery life. It also comes with AI features.

Google's next set of Pixel Buds Pro earbuds are set to be unveiled later today alongside a slew of new Pixel smartphones. In the meantime, a reliable leaker has shared various upgrades that Google will showcase with the Pixel Buds Pro 2, including a new in-house Tensor chipset aimed at improving noise cancellation.

Google is a day away from hosting its next Made by Google hardware launch event. Ahead of Tuesday's launch, a major UK network carrier appears to have revealed launch pricing for all models, as well as storage configurations and launch offers. The network carrier has also reaffirmed previous leaks that the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro will be joined by not only the Pixel 9 Pro XL but also the Pixel Pro 9 Fold.

Google is set to present various devices next week during its annual 'Made by Google' event. While the company has sought to keep some details about its next product release a secret, several high-profile leakers have blown the doors wide open with stacks of high-resolution product images.

Google is a few days away from officially unveiling the Pixel 9 Pro XL, among other new Pixel smartphones, smartwatches and earbuds. Nonetheless, an established leaker has revealed alleged launch pricing, which is lower than previous rumours suggested.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL will not be officially unveiled until next Tuesday. Nonetheless, a reliable leaker has got their hands on pre-release shots of the device, as well as a few new specifications that point to handy upgrades over the current Pixel 8 Pro.

Google is not far off from presenting its next flagship Pixel smartphones. Unlike in previous years, Google is planning to offer a new Pro model in two sizes, retail pricing of which has leaked in the US.

Google has released a new batch of updates for its Pixel devices from the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro onwards. Also available for the Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2, the updates are likely the final ones Google offers before unveiling the Pixel 9 and Pixel Watch 3 series next week.

The Google Pixel 9 series leaks aren't anything new but are still rolling out at full fledge. Right before the official launch, Evan Blass, a known leaker, shared a new batch of official-looking renders. Among them is a comparison image highlighting the size differences between the two Pro models.

A new teardown of Google app beta version 15.31.29.29 revealed that the company is working on new launch animations for its Gemini AI assistant. Resembling Apple's iOS 18.1 beta Siri animations, Google's design has a slightly different appearance effect, and a different color. One animation highlights the Gemini pop-up with a glowing border, while the other creates a full-screen wave emerging from the pop-up.

Google has now lifted the lid on a 4th Gen Nest Learning Thermostat. Available now in North America, the new smart thermostat features a host of changes from its 3rd Gen predecessor, including Matter support for integration with Apple HomeKit and Samsung SmartThings services.

Google is now less than a week away from unveiling new Pixel hardware. In the meantime, a reliable leaker has shared details of and a first look at a new weather app that will be exclusive to Google Pixel 9 smartphones, despite the fact that they will ship with Android 14 and not Android 15.

New information about the new Pixel 9 generation has once again emerged, namely about the availability and pre-order status of the four new Google phones and the Pixel Buds Pro 2, two of which will reportedly only appear in stores weeks after the launch. This information has been supplemented by a number of new official render images, which a leaker has posted online without any watermarks.

The unlocked variant of the Pixel 8 Pro is now available from $699 on Amazon while the more affordable Google Pixel 8 with 128GB starts at $499 as both Android smartphones have been treated to a discount of roughly 30%.

The launch of Google's next foldable smartphone is almost upon us. In the meantime, the device has been spotted being used at a coffee shop ahead of its mid-August launch as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

It seems that Google is finally ready to move on from its existing 30 W charger. Based on a new leak, its long-rumoured 45 W edition will join other new Pixel devices like the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel 9 Pro XL on August 13 during its next Made by Google launch event.

The first advert showing the Pixel Watch 3 in two sizes has been posted online. Not only does the advert confirm the pair's designs, but it also outlines various features that Google hopes can tempt people to upgrade from an older Pixel Watch or a rival smartwatch.

The Pixel 9 series will be significantly more expensive than the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in Europe. However, a reliable sources has shared the extent of launch discounts and bonuses that Google will offer for the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL at launch.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL are almost here, as are the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. While the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL have been rumoured to be capable of recording videos in 8K, a new rumour alleges that this resolution will only be achievable by a cloud-hosted upscaling process.

The launch of Google's third-generation smartwatch series is almost here. Although plenty of details about the Pixel Watch 3 and the long-rumoured Pixel Watch 3 XL were already known, US launch pricing for both has only just been revealed online.

The Google Pixel 8a is currently retailing for its lowest price ever on Amazon. The mid-range smartphone is the latest from Google and packs a flagship Tensor G3 SoC, 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage. Additionally, the smartphone features a 4,500 mAh battery, 5G connectivity and Wi-Fi 6E.

The launch of Google's second foldable smartphone is almost upon us. While the device is not due to launch until August 13, reliable sources have confirmed more details about the device, including its 'Pixel 9 Pro Fold' name.

Google has delivered what could be the final Android 15 beta update. Available to download now as a small over-the-air (OTA) package, Android 15 Beta 4.1 is designed to address an issue that could cause crashes when making or even receiving calls.

Google is set to host its next Pixel launch event in under two weeks. While the company has teased a few details about the Pixel 9 series so far, a generally reliable source has beaten it to revealing that the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL will all start with 128 GB of storage, unlike the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

According to a new report, Pixel 9 will break with a tradition of previous flagship Pixel releases when they land next month. Allegedly, while Google will continue to offer seven years of software updates for the likes of the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro, this will not be from Android 15.

A new leak has shed light on the Google Tensor G4's specifications. It will feature an 8-core CPU with new Arm cores, a new Exynos 5G modem and the same Arm Mali GPU found on the Tensor G3.