Topic: pixel devices
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Google Pixel 10 Pro Review: AI-Powered Hardware That Feels Like Home
The Google Pixel 10 Pro integrates AI deeply into its user experience, featuring tools like Magic Cue for contextual information and Gemini Live for real-time object recognition, though some features are still in development or region-limited. It includes notable hardware upgrades such as a telep...
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Google Call Recording Expands to More Pixel Phones
Google is expanding its Call Recording feature to Pixel 6 and newer models, requiring the latest Phone app and system updates, while the AI-powered Call Notes remain exclusive to the Pixel 9 and 10 series. Users can manually or automatically record calls via the Phone app settings, with options t...
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Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 Now Available for Pixel Devices
Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 for Pixel devices, marking the final beta phase before the official December launch with significant improvements over monthly patches. This beta achieves Platform Stability, finalizing all app-facing behaviors and APIs to allow developers to conduct fin...
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Google's Final Android 16 Beta Is Here: Pixel Drop QPR2 Beta 3
The third and final beta of Android 16 QPR2 is now available for Pixel 6 series and newer models, including the Pixel 10, through the Android Beta program. Installing this beta locks users into the beta pathway, preventing a return to stable software without a full data wipe until the official QP...
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Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3: All New Pixel Features Revealed
Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 for Pixel devices focuses on bug fixes and stability improvements, including a recent security patch and performance enhancements, ahead of the final December release. New features and changes include auto-themed app icons, enhanced dark theme, lock screen widget adjustment...
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Google Material 3's Expressive Redesign Is Here [Updated]
Google's Material 3 Expressive design language has launched, introducing dynamic color theming, improved usability, and consistent visuals across its apps and devices. Key updates include redesigned interfaces in Google Wallet, Home, and Gmail, featuring new container systems, floating action but...
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October Android Update Fixes Pixel Display & UI Issues
Google has released the first Android 16 QPR1 update with the October security patch for various Pixel devices, addressing UI and display issues without fixing any security vulnerabilities. The update includes specific fixes for display glitches, such as screen flickering on Pixel 7 models and fr...
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Pixel Call Recording Returns for Select Users in US and UK
Google is preparing to reintroduce native call recording for Pixel smartphones in select markets, offering an alternative to the AI-based Call Notes feature for capturing conversations. The feature is currently in limited beta testing, appearing for some users on devices like the Pixel 8 Pro with...
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Google's December Update Fixes 33 Bugs, Boosts Pixel Security
Google has released a December security patch for Pixel 6 and later models, addressing 33 bugs and patching critical vulnerabilities to enhance device stability and security. The update fixes specific user-reported issues, including a battery icon glitch, ensures the 80% charge limit works correc...
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Google Pixel's New Notification Organizer Rolls Out
Google's new **Notification Organizer** for Pixel phones automatically sorts alerts into groups like Promotions and News, aiming to declutter the notification panel. The feature is available in the Android 16 QPR2 beta for select countries and languages, appearing as bundled categories marked wit...
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Google Photos AI now edits your photos by voice or text
Google Photos is introducing an AI-powered editing feature for Android that allows users to make changes using voice commands or text descriptions, simplifying the editing process. Initially available on Pixel 10 devices in the U.S., the tool offers suggestions and can perform a wide range of edi...
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Android Quick Share Now Works with iPhone AirDrop on Pixel 10
Google has updated its Quick Share feature to enable cross-platform file sharing with Apple's AirDrop, allowing Pixel 10 users to exchange files with iPhones, iPads, and Macs, with plans to expand to more Android devices. For the feature to work, iPhone users must set AirDrop to "Everyone for 10 ...
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Google's Pixel 10 Magic Cue Gets Faster with Cloud AI
Google's latest Feature Drop for Pixel 10 introduces Private AI Compute, a platform that enhances the Magic Cue feature with faster, context-aware suggestions while ensuring user privacy through a secure, isolated environment. Private AI Compute combines the power of cloud-based AI models with on...
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Android 16 Update Speeds Up Release Schedule
Android 16 QPR2 introduces a new, more frequent update schedule, moving from an annual cycle to include biannual SDK releases alongside quarterly and major updates. This accelerated timeline aims to reduce the update lag for non-Google Android devices, giving manufacturers more lead time to launc...
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Google's Quick Share Now Works With iPhones, Rivaling AirDrop
Google has enabled its Quick Share feature to work with Apple iPhones, allowing Pixel 10-series users to wirelessly exchange files with iOS devices, breaking down barriers between Android and Apple ecosystems. The interoperability update includes rigorous security measures, such as threat modelin...
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Pixel Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.1 Update Now Rolling Out
Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.1 to fix a critical boot failure issue on Pixel devices triggered by enabling "desktop experience features" in developer settings. The update is a small patch with specific build numbers for different Pixel models and was rolled out after the previous Be...
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Google's 'Ask Photos' Missing in Some States Due to Face Grouping
Google's Ask Photos and conversational editing features are unavailable in Illinois and Texas due to the absence of the face grouping functionality, which relies on biometric data collection. The unavailability is linked to legal challenges under biometric privacy laws, including BIPA in Illinois...
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Google and Apple Team Up to Simplify Phone Switching
Google and Apple are collaborating to integrate a new, direct data transfer tool into the initial setup process for switching between Android and iPhone, moving beyond standalone apps. The feature is currently in early testing within Android Canary and an upcoming iOS 26 beta, with plans for refi...
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Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 Returns: Google Confirms Release Date
Google is resuming the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 release this week after fixing a critical bug that caused system crashes in desktop mode. The updated version, QPR2 Beta 3.1, resolves the desktop mode issue and includes improvements like fixing Google Play System update failures and battery drain pr...
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EU Forces Apple to Open AirDrop, Android Gets New Feature
Google's Quick Share now supports Apple's AirDrop protocol, enabling smoother file sharing between Android and iPhone users, particularly in mixed-device environments. Interoperability is initially limited to Pixel 10 series, with future expansion planned, but currently excludes AirDrop's "contac...
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Qi2 Wireless Charging: Everything You Need to Know
The new Qi2 wireless charging standard enables faster charging speeds of up to 25 watts, significantly reducing charging times for compatible devices compared to the previous 15-watt limit. It incorporates magnetic alignment technology, inspired by Apple's MagSafe, to ensure optimal placement on ...
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Google Photos' AI Editing Rolls Out to More Android Phones
Google's advanced AI photo editing features, previously exclusive to Pixel phones, are now expanding to a wider range of Android devices in the United States. Users can access the Gemini-powered assistant in Google Photos by selecting "Help me edit" to perform edits through conversational text or...
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