Damien Wilde / Android Authority TL;DR Android 15’s new Powered Off Finder API could allow select devices to be tracked even when switched off. This API will allow devices with compatible hardware to continue sending Bluetooth beacons after the Android system is shut down. The Google Pixel 9 series could likely come with this feature. …
Changes are coming to the experience of using a Google Pixel phone, as a response to the Digital Markets Act. This legislation affects users in the EU only, though governments in the U.S., U.K. and beyond will be watching closely and considering similar laws themselves. The latest change affects the home screen of Pixel phones, …
The next big Google release is only in beta, but it’s causing issues for some. If you download general release software only, your Pixel is safe. but the second beta of what’s called the Quarterly Platform Release is where the problem lies. These releases deliver new features and bug fixes to Google Pixel phones. The …
Google confirms Pixel 8a’s existence by removing a beta feature in Android Thanks to a tiny commotion in the Android 14 space, the Google Pixel 8a is confirmed to appear soon. As seen on 9To5Google, the Google Pixel 8a will come with a minor convenience — users of the upcoming Google midrange smartphone will be …
Can you safely download the next Android 14 update if you own a Google Pixel smartphone? SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The term ‘bricking’ in cybersecurity usually refers to malware that has damaged the smartphone’s operating system. However, what if the operating system has corrupted itself, and you become the threat actor without realizing it? …
if you own a Google Pixel smartphone? SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The term ‘bricking’ in cybersecurity usually refers to malware that has damaged the smartphone’s operating system. However, what if the operating system has corrupted itself, and you become the threat actor without realizing it? In the last 24 hours there have been widespread …
Every three months, Google releases what’s called the Quarterly Platform Release, delivering new features and bug fixes to Google Pixel phones. The latest version due to reach general release is QPR2, out next week (Monday, March 11 in the United States). However, the next update, QPR3, which will become the June Pixel Feature Drop, has …
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Labs has added a ‘Talk to a live representative’ experiment that lets Google Assistant hold on customer service calls for you. The feature appears to be the equivalent of ‘Hold for me’ on Pixel phones. If rolled out, it could bring the ability to avoid waiting on hold …
Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends For the best phone deals relating to the Google Pixel 8 Pro, keep reading. Appreciating what a highly sought-after phone it continues to be, we’ve tracked down all the best Google Pixel 8 Pro deals currently available. Scroll down and you’ll find all the best prices along with everything you …
Andy Boxall / Digital Trends If you’re keen to buy the latest Google Pixel 8, there are some great phone deals around to help save you money in your endeavors. While the phone is more affordable than many others, it’s always good to save a little more while you can. We’ve tracked down all the …