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GOOGLE PIXEL

Nov 8, 2016

Google Rolls out November Security Update for Pixel and Nexus Devices; Uploads Factory and OTA Images as Well

Google today started rolling out the November security patch for its Nexus and Pixel devices. To go along with it, the company has also posted the detailed November security bulletin and uploaded the factory and

GOOGLE PIXEL

Nov 8, 2016

Really Blue Google Pixel Will Be Restocked on the US Google Store

Disappointed that you were unable to order the limited edition Really Blue Google Pixel or Pixel XL through the Google Store in October before they sold out? Well, the good news is that Google has

GOOGLE PIXEL

Nov 3, 2016

Best Google Pixel and Pixel XL Cases

The only interesting aspect of the design of the Google Pixel and Pixel XL is the glass visor at the rear. While the Nexus 6P also had a similar glass visor at its rear, the

GOOGLE PIXEL

Nov 2, 2016

Google ‘Evaluating’ Firmware Update For Nexus 6P, 5X To Add Fingerprint Gestures

Google introduced a very simple but handy fingerprint scanner gesture on the Pixel and Pixel XL that allows one to quickly bring up the notification bar by swiping down on the sensor. When the Pixel

GOOGLE PIXEL

Nov 2, 2016

Google Pixel Charging Speed Peaks at 15W; Not 18W as Initially Advertised

Besides the difference in their screen size, battery capacity, and dimensions, the Pixel and Pixel XL are exactly the same specs. Both phones feature a USB Type-C port with fast charging support. To take

GOOGLE PIXEL

Oct 30, 2016

Root Access Gained on Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Just a week after Google released the Pixel and Pixel XL, the handsets have been rooted by Chainfire. Thanks to the new security measures and changes in system partitions introduced by Google on the Pixels,

FEATURED

Oct 30, 2016

Best Google Pixel and Pixel XL Tips and Tricks

Google's Pixel and Pixel XL sure are pricey, but they are also among the best Android smartphones available in the market right now. Running Android 7.1 Nougat, the handsets pack in plenty of

GOOGLE PIXEL

Oct 28, 2016

Unlock Verizon’s Google Pixel Bootloader Using dePixel8

Despite its Google branding, the Pixel and Pixel XL units sold through certain carriers in the world come with a locked down bootloader. This includes carrier models sold by the likes of Verizon in the

GOOGLE PIXEL

Oct 27, 2016

Bring Your Google Pixel To T-Mobile’s Network and Get 50% Back On Its Price

T-Mobile, the Un-carrier, today announced a promotional scheme for Google Pixel owners. Under the scheme, the Un-carrier will give you 50 percent back off ($325) on the retail price of the handset

GOOGLE PIXEL

Oct 26, 2016

Googler Confirms ‘Halo Effect’ on Google Pixel’s Rear Camera; Fix Incoming

The 12MP rear shooter on the Pixel might not seem impressive on paper, but it has received rave reviews, with the camera easily challenging the likes of Galaxy S7 and iPhone 7. The camera is

GOOGLE PIXEL

Oct 26, 2016

Google Says Pixel Pre-Orders Have ‘Exceeded’ Expectations

Google has confirmed to 9to5Google that the Pixel pre-order demand has "exceeded" the company's expectations. While Google did ship out Pixel units to customers who pre-ordered the handsets, many customers are still

GOOGLE PIXEL

Oct 25, 2016

Top Wallpapers for Google Pixel and Pixel XL

The Google Pixel and Pixel XL went on sale in the United States today, with customers who pre-ordered the device also getting their hands on it. To complement the beautiful 5-inch and 5.

GOOGLE PIXEL

Oct 24, 2016

Google Pixel and Pixel XL Are Not Waterproof Because Company ‘Ran out of Time’

For their price, one of the biggest disappointments with the Pixel and Pixel XL is their lack of any kind of waterproofing. All other flagship phones that are priced on the same level as the

GOOGLE PIXEL

Oct 24, 2016

Google Partners with uBreakFix to Offer One-Day Display Repairs for Pixel

To match the high price of the Pixel and Pixel XL, Google has been focusing on providing quality after-sales service to customers of the handsets. In a bid to make sure that Pixel owners

ANDROID PHONES

Oct 21, 2016

Google Pixel XL Review: Premium Android Phone, Premium Price

Time to answer a few questions. Yes, this is Google’s headline Android phone for the year. Yes, it goes under the Pixel brand rather than Nexus. Yes, Google’s marketing department has gone into

GOOGLE PIXEL

Oct 21, 2016

Google Pixel XL Teardown Reveals Modular Components, Lack of HTC Branding

With the Google Pixel and Pixel XL releasing earlier this week, it was only a matter of time before the first teardown of the handsets hit the web. Doing the deed, iFixit has posted the

GOOGLE PIXEL

Oct 21, 2016

Google Releases Three New Pixel Ads Starring YouTube Stars

With the Pixel and Pixel XL going on sale in the United States, Google has released three new advertisements for the handsets. Unlike other companies that feature celebrities in their commercials, Google's ads for

GOOGLE PIXEL

Oct 20, 2016

Google Pixel Guaranteed to Receive Android Updates until October 2018

In a news that is not going to surprise customers who follow the Nexus lineup from Google closely, the Pixel and Pixel XL from Google are going to receive confirmed Android updates until October 2018.