JR from ComputerWorld just published an opinion piece that talks about the real effect Google's Pixel phones are having on Android. He agrees that Google is unlikely to sell tens of millions of these devices, but reviews show that the Pixel phones have become the standard of comparison to which...
According to a new report, Google Pixel device activations were up 112% when compared to the iPhone 7 at 13% and Galaxy S7 at 36%. These percentages were based on the average number of activations over the last 4 weekends leading up to Black Friday.
It seems that at least one Verizon customer had their order pushed back to December 26th. The company has updated its website to show a new ship date of January 11th.
Chris from Phandroid picked up a Google Live Case for his Pixel phone and he wanted to share his thoughts on the product. He suggests you pick a custom image that is lighter, because darker images tend to fade the more you use it.
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- Cases are fully customizable with the image of...
Digital Trends has published a comparison of the Pixel XL and the new OnePlus 3T. The comparison states that the extra RAM, faster charging, and price put the OnePlus 3T over the Pixel XL. However, if you care more about a better device and quick software updates, you'll want to spring for the...
Gary from Android Authority has published a deeper review of the new Pixel smartphone from Google. In this review, Gary looks at the more technical features of the new device and states that the Pixel and Pixel XL are "leading edge devices".
Alex from Android Central has published a piece reviewing the Pixel XL after a month of usage. He states that the device is still fantastic to use, but you should get the 128GB version so you don't run out of storage.
While Samsung has stated that all Android phones running 4.4 or above are able to use Samsung Pay with the Gear 3S smartwatch, Pixel users have seemingly been excluded. Samsung has not stated why the new devices are not compatible.
If you're wondering what Google Assistant is capable of on your Pixel or Pixel XL, the folks at Android Central have put together a guide to show you what is, and isn't possible.
Various retailers are discounting a number of Google products for the holiday shopping season. For example, Staples and Target will be selling the Chromecast for $25. Verizon and Best Buy are selling Google Home for $100. And Verizon is marking down the price of the Pixel and Pixel XL.
There are plenty of great Black Friday deals to choose from this year, but Verizon may have just announced the best one yet. On Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday, Verizon will be selling the Pixel with 32GB or 128 GB of storage for $10 or $15 per month. This brings the total price for the phone...
David from Android Police used his Daydream View headset during a flight and used it to watch a movie via Google Play Movies. He started his movie at 90% and it was down to 30% by the time it ended.
Andy from Android Police just published his in-depth review of the camera used in the Pixel phones. He agrees with most and says it's the best camera Google has ever put out, but sees a few quirks (like reverting to HDR+ auto each time you open the app) that he would like fixed in the future.
Max Lee has published his full review of the Pixel and Pixel XL and states that despite a lack of features, these devices make up for it with the excellent camera ability and Google Assistant.
Google will be launching "Google Shops" within various Best Buy locations in Canada and the UK. These shops will allow you to interact with all of Google's offerings, as well as the ability to take part in workshops performed by the company.
Mario from XDA has published his review of the Pixel XL. He acknowledges that it's not the best phone out there for the money, but feels it's a great first step from Google.
Daniel Walsh and Conor O'Sullivan published an article on the Google Design website that talks about the sound and vision aspects of the Google Pixel phones. From live earth wallpapers, to the ringtones and alarm sounds they choose, this article gives a behind the scenes look at the creation of...
Back in October, it was rumored that Google was sending $50 in Google Play credit to some Pixel pre-orders. It appears as though those orders are now being processed, as Pixel customers who pre-ordered but haven't received their device yet are receiving an email to claim the credit.
Of course...
Android Central pits the Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy S7 against one another in a video stabilization test to determine whether the Pixel's gyro-based stabilization can compare to the OIS stabilization found in the Galaxy S7.
The Google Pixel is an amazing piece of hardware, but its camera is susceptible to lens flares that can ruin good pictures. Android Central has put together a short primer on mobile photography to help you avoid the issue, since a replacement Pixel isn't necessarily a fix when all phones exhibit...
Nearly 200 consumer Google accounts have been suspended due to unauthorized reselling of Pixel phones. It's perfectly legal to buy a Pixel and sell it yourself, but the terms of service of Google's Project Fi explicitly prohibit the commercial reselling of the devices that are purchased through...
Google has a tool for developers to help them show off screenshots of their apps in an attractive way with device frames. This tool has just been updated and will now let you select the Pixel and Pixel XL.
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