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Pixel Devices Get Mini July Pixel Drop

Kellen July 9, 2025 1

With the release of the July Pixel update yesterday and Samsung owning the stage today, Google still wants you to know that your Pixel device is loved. To prove that, they have announced the tiniest of Pixel Feature Drops in history for this month. Since we...

July 2025 Android Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen July 8, 2025 5

Following the release of the stable Android 16 update for Pixel phones in June, the first Android 16 monthly patch is here for July. Owners of Pixel phones, your new update is available and it may take care of some bugs you were experiencing. 2025 July Pixel...

This Pixel 9 Pro XL is $350 Off

Kellen July 8, 2025 1

I know that deals run so often on Google's devices that they almost never feel like true deals, but at the moment, thanks to Prime Days, we have one that is worth jumping on immediately before it is gone. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is seeing its biggest discount ever,...

July Pixel Update Brings Two Fixes Says Verizon

Kellen July 3, 2025 1

We noticed this morning that Verizon had posted details on the July Pixel update, even as Google had yet to mention it. In fact, we sort of expect Google to issue the update next week, around July 8, when they'll also push the Pixel 6a's battery performance...

Pixel Owners Say Android 16 Update Forcing Them to Give Up

Kellen June 18, 2025 116

With the release of stable Android 16 to all of the Pixel owners who weren't a part of the beta program, we sort of expected to hear some complaints. Things change with new Android versions, big updates often mess with settings or apps, and people are...

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 Brings Refreshed Google Search Bar

Tim June 13, 2025 13

We've been playing with Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 for a few days now, and while it's mainly full of bug fixes, we did notice Google's refreshed Search bar. It has the usual elements, such as the Google Search, Voice Search, and Google Lens buttons, but it also...

DEAL: Pixel 9 Still at Low of $599 for Two More Days

Tim June 13, 2025 1

Pixel 9 can still be had for a low of $599 ($200 off), a great entry price for a really great phone. While some could argue that buying last year's phone is silly with the next Pixel models coming soon, we know that the Pixel 10 won't be priced at a low of $...

Native Flashlight Controls on Pixel? Wild Android Fantasies Become Reality

Tim June 13, 2025 8

We'll get this part out of the way very quickly. It has been for years now that other phone owners could natively control the brightness level of their phone's flashlight feature. Meanwhile, Pixel owners are left to download 3rd-party apps to do the same thing...