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Android 15 may come to Pixel phones on October 15 — and it’s about time
One of the biggest disappointments of the Pixel 9 series was that it launched without Android 15. Launching a new Pixel with the latest version of Android has been a long-standing tradition, but it seemed as though Android 15 just wasn’t ready for prime time. But almost a month after the Pixel 9 launch event, we might finally know when…
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Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Galaxy Z Fold 6: A Foldable Showdown
In 2024, the foldable smartphone market is evolving at a rapid pace. Samsung is on the sixth edition of its foldable flagship, having refined the design it pioneered. Google made its second effort at a folding phone with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Both boast impressive specs, improved design, and, of course, AI. But, given their exorbitant price, which one…
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The Pixel 9 Is Google’s Best Phone for Most People
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Google’s Pixel 9 line packed a lot of firsts when it launched in late August—including two size options and a foldable version—but those were mostly reserved for the Pro models. When it comes to the base phone, there’s not as much flash. But under the surface, it feels almost as…
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Pixel Pro 9 Fold has the same weakness as Google’s first foldable
When you’re preparing to spend $1,799 on a smartphone, you want to know that it will go the distance until your next upgrade. Foldables, with their soft internal screens and vulnerable hinge, don’t have the best reputation when it comes to durability. However, they have gotten significantly better since Samsung was forced to delay the release of the original Galaxy…
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How to bring Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold multitasking magic to any Android device – Computerworld
That Pixel 9 Pro Fold taskbar takes Android’s split-screen system to soaring new heights. JR Raphael, IDG And here’s the buried Android treasure to beat all buried Android treasures: While the taskbar is officially limited to appearing only on large-sized devices like the Fold, with a quick tweak to a tucked-away area of your system settings, you can actually enable…
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The dueling realities of Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold – Computerworld
Beyond that, the Fold model of the Pixel 9 Pro omits the thermometer built into the other Pixel 9 Pro models — an element that seemed silly when it first debuted with last year’s Pixel 8 series but that’s since grown into a genuinely useful addition and something I very much value, now that it supports actual human temperature-taking (hello,…
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Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold is design evolution done right
Last month, I declared that I was finally ready to ditch my Samsung phone thanks to Google’s Pixel 9 Pro XL. However, that particular handset was always intended as a stopgap — a way to experience and get used to the Pixel lifestyle ahead of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s imminent arrival. Now that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is…
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Google Pixel 8 Pro (With a Free Pixel Watch)
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. It’s a great time to buy a new Android phone, unless you hate getting free stuff: Amazon is currently offering the Google Pixel 8 Pro for $624, or $375…
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Apple Watch 10 vs Pixel Watch 3 vs Galaxy Watch 7: Specs and Features Compared
We’ve been watching along as Apple unveiled a host of new devices today—including the flagship iPhone 16 series—but here I’m going to take a deep dive into the Apple Watch 10: a significant step forward for the Apple smartwatch. But is it significant enough to challenge the Google Pixel Watch 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7? All three smartwatches…
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How the iPhone 16 Compares to the Pixel 9 and Galaxy S24
Apple unveiled a swath of new hardware today, including the iPhone 16, the AirPods 4, and the Apple Watch Series 10. We’ve already got you covered when it comes to the new Apple Watch and the latest AirPods, but now it’s time to tackle the company’s new phones. The iPhone 16 is Apple’s first AI-centric phone, but for everyone who…
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