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The problem with Google’s Pixel 9a – Computerworld
Google’s Pixel pricing puzzle If you look back over the 7,792 years I’ve been obsessing over this area, you’ll see that my typical stance has been that the Pixel “a” phones are usually the most advisable options for most people — those who want an exceptional all-around Android experience, including near-instant ongoing software updates for a full seven years, but…
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Google layoffs continue with “hundreds” cut from Chrome, Android, and Pixel teams
Google has continued its long-running mission to streamline its operations with further cuts to Chrome, Android, and Pixel teams on Thursday (10 April). “Hundreds” of employees have been laid off from the devices unit, which works across Android software, Pixel smartphones, and the Chrome browser, according to a report from The Information. The cuts follow a voluntary buyout in January…
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You Can Bring Back One-Tap ‘Do Not Disturb’ to Your Google Pixel
Software updates are great when they make features better, but that doesn’t always happen. Case in point: a recent Google Pixel update that’s brought in a flurry of complaints. One of the least popular changes altered how Pixels handle the Do Not Disturb feature. Previously, you could swipe down from the top of your Pixel’s screen and press the Do…
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The Pixel Watch 3 Is Finally Getting Its “Loss of Pulse” Update
Summary Google’s Pixel Watch 3 now has Loss of Pulse Detection enabled through an FDA-approved update. The feature detects pulse loss, warns you, and can alert emergency services if necessary. The feature is AI-powered, analyzes heart rate data, and can be activated through the “Personal Safety” app. Last year, when Google announced the Pixel Watch 3, not all of its…
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Someone Got Windows Running on a Pixel Watch Because Why Not
Summary PhD student boots Windows on a Pixel Watch 3, named project “Windows on ARM.” Successfully installed UEFI to allow Windows to boot properly on the smartwatch. While not practical, seeing Windows on a smartwatch highlights the potential for modding. Imagine glancing down at your wrist and seeing the familiar Windows logo. That’s the reality a determined PhD student has…
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You Can Now Use Your Google Pixel 9 to Control a GoPro
When the Google Pixel 9 series launched, it came with a number of exclusive software features to tempt more people into upgrading, including Pixel Screenshots and the Add Me tool for composite photos. The latest Pixel 9-only feature to roll out is called Connected Cameras, and it means you can use any Pixel 9 series handset as a viewfinder and…
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The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Drops to Its Lowest Price
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Illustration by Ian Moore and product image courtesy of Amazon. Google released the Pixel 9 smartphones along with the Pixel Watch 3, and the Pixel Buds Pro 2 late last summer. Their second generation earbuds brought some great upgrades,…
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Huge Google Pixel 10 leak just tipped the cameras for all models
Major camera details for the whole Google Pixel 10 series have just been leaked. And while the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, and arguably the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, haven’t changed much, the base model definitely has. The details come from Kamila Wojchiechowska at Android Authority, a highly reliable source for Pixel phone news. We’ve put the…
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Google’s regular Pixel 10 will reportedly get worse (but more) cameras
Google’s upcoming base Pixel 10 might come with primary and ultrawide cameras that match the hardware recently introduced in the budget Pixel 9A, which aren’t as good as the cameras on the Pixel 9, Android Authority reports. However, the new phone may get a telephoto camera, which the Pixel 9 and other base Pixels haven’t had. As for the Pixel…
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Google's First-Gen Pixel Watch Is at Its Lowest Price
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The old cliché “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” applies perfectly to the first-generation Google Pixel Watch. Released in 2022, Google’s first smart watch looks great, is designed to work with FitBit’s infrastructure, and is one of the…
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