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Pixel’s New “Battery Health Indicator” Feature Not Coming to Older Devices Beyond Pixel 8a

Kellen May 7, 2025 7

With the release of Android 16 Beta 3 back in early March, followed by the launch of the Pixel 9a, Google introduced a new battery feature to the Pixel line called "Battery Health" or Battery Health Indicator. The feature would be used going forward to show...

May 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen May 6, 2025 9

There was a part of me that thought we may not see a traditional May Android 15 security update for Pixel devices, knowing that Google is likely to release stable Android 16 in a couple of weeks at Google I/O. That part of me was wrong, as Google has done just...

DEAL: Google’s Pixel 9 Series Gets $250 Off Discount

Kellen April 27, 2025 1

A new wave of Pixel 9 discounts is upon us, once again proving the thought that you should never pay full price for Google devices. These things are always on sale, and that's not a complaint - we love Pixel 9 deals. As a part of their Mother's Day sale,...

Pixel 9 Pro and XL Hits $250 Off, Rest of Pixel 9 Series Discounted Too

Kellen April 13, 2025 3

The Pixel 9a may have launched only a couple of days ago, but Google's retail partners are giving you a fresh reason to consider the other, higher-end Pixel 9 series devices. The Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold are all available with...

April 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen April 10, 2025 7

We have entered a new month, so that means yet another new Pixel update is on the way. This time, we have the April Pixel update for all of Google's still-supported devices. Since last month was a quarterly patch and Pixel Feature Drop, this one shouldn't be...

Gemini Live’s Camera and Screen Sharing is Here for Pixel 9, Galaxy S25 (Updated)

Kellen April 7, 2025 1

A month ago, Google started to rollout one of Gemini Live's most important abilities, a way for AI to use your phone's camera or see what's on your screen in order to return info. It's powerful because it brings Gemini into your world, not just as a prompt,...

Thursday Question: It’s Been a While, Still Using Your Pixel’s Built-in Thermometer?

Tim April 3, 2025 72

Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro lineup owners are going on two years of having a thermometer built into their device. My question is, is anyone still using it? I had no idea that Google thought so many people needed to check the temperature of certain surfaces and...

Pixel 9 Pro XL is $350 Off and the Pixel 9 Pro is $300 Off at Target

Kellen April 1, 2025 3

Need one of the best prices we have ever seen on the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL? Target, which is weird to think, has that for you, although they appear to be selling through their stock. In fact, most stores are sold out at this price and your option is...