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Custom ROM Support Just Got a Lot Worse on Google Pixel Phones
Summary Google intentionally omitted Pixel device trees from Android 16, making custom ROM development much harder. Developers now face challenges like reverse engineering and potential hardware components breaking on custom ROMs. Google’s shift towards using “Cuttlefish” as a primary reference target may negatively impact long-term device support. Custom ROMs are not something I think about a lot anymore when I…
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Google will reduce Pixel 6A battery capacity due to overheating issues
“A subset of Pixel 6A phones will require a mandatory software update to reduce the risk of potential battery overheating,” Google’s Alex Moriconi says in a statement to The Verge. “The update will enable battery management features that will reduce capacity and charging performance after the battery reaches 400 charge cycles. We’ll contact impacted customers next month, with all the…
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The Google Pixel 6a Is Also Getting a Battery Reduction
Summary Google confirms battery overheating issue with Pixel 6a, will release software update. Update will reduce battery capacity and charging speed after 400 cycles, mirroring Pixel 4a. Reports of Pixel 6a units catching fire; Google to contact impacted customers next month. The Google Pixel 4a was recently in the news, but not for good reasons—an update had apparently completely nerfed…
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Android 16 Arrives for Google Pixel Phones
Android has undergone many cosmetic and internal changes in the last half decade. However, Google has been prioritizing security features and AI over making changes to the UI. Last month, Google hosted an entire show dedicated to Android, where it announced Material 3 Expressive inside Android 16. Now, it’s rolling out Android 16 for eligible Pixel phones and here’s everything…
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Don’t wait! This Pixel 8 Pro deal for $499 includes a Pixel Watch 2 and case
I love how last year’s flagship phones are discounted heavily, but what’s even better is when you get some freebies included with your purchase. That’s exactly what Google’s offering right now for a limited time with its Pixel 8 Pro bundle deal. Normally $999 on its own, you can pick up the Pixel 8 Pro for $599 at the Google…
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How to find HEX or RGB color codes from any pixel on Windows 11
To access the Color Picker from PowerToys, use the “Windows key + Shift + C” shortcut, pick the color, and copy the code to the clipboard. To access the Color Picker from the Snipping Tool, use the “Windows key + Shift + S” shortcut, click “Color Picker,” and select a color on the screen to copy it to the clipboard. On Windows 11, you…
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How to Make Quick Settings Better on Pixel
Until now, the Quick Settings panel on Pixel phones was lackluster at best. You could only add up to eight toggles, there was no option to make them smaller, and it was really difficult to tell when a setting was enabled or disabled. Google has finally decided to fix that issue in its latest Android beta, finally bringing phones running…
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YouTuber warns ‘do not buy’ Google Pixel 9a — here’s why
The Pixel 9a has received mostly positive reviews since launching. In fact, in our Google Pixel 9a review, we gave the phone a stellar 4.5 rating, which isn’t a score we hand out lightly. But there are some negatives and concerns out there regarding the Pixel 9a, including a warning from the popular tech YouTuber JerryRigEverything saying not to buy…
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How to bring a handy future Pixel feature to any Android phone today – Computerworld
It also goes hand in hand with another common Android gesture: the ability to double-tap anywhere on a screen to turn it on when the phone is resting. This one’s already built into Pixels, Samsung Galaxy gadgets, and other Android devices, and it’s an incredibly handy way to get into your device in a jiffy. (Try it out to see…
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The Pixel Buds A-Series Earbuds Are $60 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. When Google first dropped the Pixel Buds A-Series, they packed a lot into a pretty small price tag. Now that they’re down to $59.99 (from the original $99.99), they feel even more approachable if you’re looking for simple wireless earbuds…
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