- • 100%9to5google.com Pixel Watch updated with Personal Safety Tiles
Besides the Feature Drop introducing a handful of Pixel Watch capabilities, Google has updated the Personal Safety app with two Wear OS Tiles.
- 9to5google.com Pixel Recorder's Gemini Nano-powered 'Summarize' requires 1GB download
In addition to Gboard Smart Reply, Gemini Nano on the Pixel 8 Pro powers a "Summarize' feature in Recorder...
- • 100%9to5google.com Google adding dedicated 'Weather' shortcut to app grid on Pixel
The redesigned Weather experience that’s currently exclusive to Google devices is quite nice, but should really be its own app....
- • 100%www.androidauthority.com Not seeing Video Boost on your Pixel 8 Pro yet? Google explains why.
Google has quietly confirmed that you might have to wait a little bit to get your hands on the Pixel 8 Pro's Video Boost feature.
- • 100%9to5google.com Repair Mode is now available on these Google Pixel devices
Google is rolling out support for “Repair Mode” on select Pixel devices which safely stores away your data when you...
Hello, is it possible to use video boost that was just introduced with the feature drop with sync turned off? So i.e. that I only sync that one video I want to apply it too? Not a user of Google Photos but I'm using a Pixel Phone. I haven't received the new features yet somehow, so I can't test it.
- 9to5google.com Pixel Camera 9.2 rolling out: UI redesign & Ultra HDR on old phones, more
Google is rolling out Pixel Camera 9.2 with a number of updates, like the new UI for older devices and some tweaks for the Pixel 8...
I’m sceptical about whether to go for Pixel 8 after watching some of the reviews. Or should I go for pixel 7?
it is only if I play it with the build in phones. more often if the battery is low. it is by podcast, by signal audio messages, NewPipe videos… outside, when its cold it is also more often. when I charge it doesen’t happen.
it seems it is something with the battery. but why only by sound?
does anyone else have the same problem with the pixel 4?
the operating system ist the newest grapheneOS.
- • 75%9to5google.com Google rolling out first AI Core update on Pixel 8 Pro
If you’re using a Pixel 8 Pro, be on the lookout today for an update to a new Google app called “AI Core.”
- • 92%www.androidcentral.com Google wants your Pixel Watch to double as a VR controller
A Google patent shows that its Project Iris efforts are alive and well, and that you'll need a smartwatch to control it.
- • 100%9to5google.com The Pixel 8's display gets even brighter than Google said it would
A deep-dive has discovered that the "Actua" display on the smaller Pixel 8 is even brighter than Google claimed it was.
- • 100%9to5google.com Some Pixel 8 Pro displays have bumps under the glass
Some Pixel 8 Pro owners have noticed circular bumps in several places on the screen that look to be the result of something pressing up...
- • 70%www.androidauthority.com Google Pixel camera features ranked from best to worst
There are loads of notable Google Pixel camera features, so we decided to rank them from best to worst. What's at the bottom of the list?
- • 88%9to5google.com Google asks Pixel Watch 2 owners about their ideal battery life
Google is out with a Pixel Watch 2 feedback survey to help improve the product with a pair of interesting questions around battery life...
- • 66%www.androidauthority.com No one is talking about how awesome the Pixel Buds Pro have become
Over 16 months, the Pixel Buds Pro have received numerous updates that have taken them to a whole new level.
- 9to5google.com It sure looks like the next Google Pixel phone will support Qi2 as certification arrives
Qi2 certification has arrived, and with it, the likely support of the magnetic charging standard on Google Pixel devices.
- 9to5google.com The old Nest app isn't sending notifications to some Pixel 8 owners
Google has been in the process of moving Nest products into the Google Home app, but the old Nest app...
60% in 20 hours with 6 hours of screen-on time. Not bad. I expected lowe screen-off power consumption. Instead, it looks like the screen-on power consumption is lower than my expectation.
- • 100%9to5google.com The Pixel 8 gets Adobe RAW support for Lightroom and Photoshop
The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are arguably the best photography phones on the market, and Adobe just made them...
- • 100%9to5google.com The Pixel Watch 2 faces are rolling out to original watch
The original Pixel Watch's Wear OS 4 update did not add all the software features from this year's model, but the six new faces...
My Sony WF-1000XM4s are the latest victim in the battery issues plaguing Sony earbuds: https://old.reddit.com/r/SonyHeadphones/comments/x7mx2n/wf1000xm4_severe_battery_issues/ Sony's apparently taking them back and refunding customers, but I'm stuck without working buds in the meantime.
I had gotten the Pixel Buds A series when I pre-ordered my Pixel 6a, but I sold them to reduce the final cost of my phone..
I've been eyeing the Pixel Buds Pro since they're down to $120 USD for Thanksgiving/Black Friday. I was wondering what owners of them think of them and if they're still worth it - considering they're 18 months old at this point.
I use earbuds in the gym or when when I'm walking to the grocery store.
- • 86%9to5google.com I keep forgetting the Pixel 8 Pro even has a temperature sensor
The Pixel 8 Pro debuts a new temperature sensor, but it's so useless that I keep forgetting it's even installed on my phone.
- • 95%www.androidauthority.com Google's Pixel car crash detection let me down on a recent trip
Google's Pixel car crash detection is disabled when roaming, even if you're in a country where the feature is officially available.
- • 100%www.androidcentral.com The Google Pixel 4a just scored an unexpected update
The Pixel 4a received the latest November security patch, which is still Android 13-based.
- • 100%arstechnica.com Android 14’s storage disaster gets patched, but your data might be gone
Google's "solution" can't do anything for bootlooping devices.
I had downloaded it but never rebooted to update because I heard about some issues and decided to wait. Now it's saying I'm up to date with Android 13?
- • 94%9to5google.com First Pixel 8 and 8 Pro update starts rolling out
With the Android 14 November security patch, the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are getting their first post-launch update with a handful of fixes...
- 9to5google.com Samsung details new ISOCELL GNK camera which seemingly debuted in Google Pixel 8
Samsung has launched its new ISOCELL GNK sensor, which very likely debuted in the Google Pixel 8 series in October.
- 9to5google.com The Pixel Buds Pro are still my favorite earbuds, but better ANC is a must for the sequel
A couple of years after their debut, Pixel Buds Pro are still my favorite earbuds, but they really need better ANC.
- • 80%www.androidauthority.com Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Tensor G3: Is Google's flagship chip already outdated?
Google's new Tensor G3 goes head-to-head vs the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in this comparison. Which chipset should you buy?
- 9to5google.com Pixel owners with Android 14 storage issue can sign up for test OTA update
Google is working on a system update to fix the Android 14 storage access issue on the Pixel 6 and newer, and you can test the OTA now...
Source: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/241474288/issues-accessing-storage-after-updating-to-android-14
Sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfU6Ycf_qGcRksz5Vi0vxLKDDJRgRDExjRVKpCOKL4YpJLJ4w/viewform?usp=header_link
- • 100%9to5google.com Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.2 rolling out with 34 Pixel bug fixes
Two weeks after the last patch, Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.2 is rolling out with many Pixel bug fixes. It's not Beta 3 like we were expecting...
- • 91%9to5google.com Some users are seeing charging issues with Pixel Watch 2, poor battery life on Pixel 8
More and more reports of charging issues with the Pixel Watch 2 are coming out, right as more Pixel 8 owners seem to be having battery issues.
- 9to5google.com Pixel Recorder adds favoriting, Audio channels, & auto language detect [U]
Later this year, Google will add AI summaries to the Recorder app on the Pixel 8, but in the meantime you can now favorite your recordings...
- • 100%9to5google.com Google lowers Pixel Watch trade-in value towards Pixel Watch 2
After a brief disappearance, the US Google Store is letting you trade-in the Pixel Watch towards the purchase of the Pixel Watch 2...
- 9to5google.com MetNet-3 powers Google's 12-hour precipitation forecasts in Pixel Weather app, Search
Google today detailed its MetNet-3 deep learning model behind Pixel Weather, which is also powering features in Search...
- youtu.be Google Pixel 8 Pro Review: Genuinely Impressed!
This is my in-depth review for the Google Pixel 8 Pro, finally we have a phone that competes and wins the competition in most important areas, in this video ...
cross-posted from: https://reddthat.com/post/7125533
> This is quite an in-depth review of the smartphone. It mentions improvements compared to its predecessors and how it stands in comparison to the competition. Like the camera comparison, display test outdoors in direct sunlight, etc. > > It's a 30-minute long video, and I will recommend it if you want an in-depth review for the 8 pro.