The original Google Pixel, announced in 2016, is going to receive its final update next month, in December 2019. Here are the details!
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XDA Exclusive: Android Q looks to kill back button, go all in on gestures
If you're a longtime Android user, you may have to suffer one of the biggest design language shifts with Android 10 Q coming soon.
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Google pisses off Pixel owners by changing battery settings for them
In fact, any smartphone owner who had Android Pie on their device was susceptible to this seemingly random toggling of power saver settings...
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Android 9 Pie is more adaptive with fewer buttons
Owners of Google's Pixel phones will get the update first, followed by third-party devices that were eligible for the beta.
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Android P Developer Preview 5 is final step before formal release
Android P has reached the end of the trialing pipeline and is set to be released within the next several weeks. What will be the treat name?
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Google’s OG Pixel and Pixel XL are cheaper than ever on eBay in seller refurbished condition
You can still find a first-generation Google Pixel or Pixel XL smartphone on eBay for ridiculously low prices of $225 and $250 respectively with 128GB storage in "professionally restored" condition.
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Google Store and Project Fi end Pixel and Pixel XL sales
Say 'sayonara' to the first-gen Pixel, at least from where Google stands with its retail presence. But there are a couple of places here or there if you want to grab one.
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Android P Developer Preview begins with big new media codecs supported
Other big points for app makers include a flooding threshold for to encourage the API level support and idle state apps not being able to record device sensor data. Images for Pixel phones are available.
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In-Depth: Pixel audio faults now subject of class action lawsuits
Issues with the soldering to the audio codec screwed up the user experience of the original Pixel and Pixel XL. Now, the suits are coming for Google.
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Class action complaints filed against Google claim Project Fi trickery, OG Pixel defects
Google is in a bit of a legal pickle due to alleged violations of competition and advertising laws with Project Fi, as well as well-documented microphone flaws on first-gen Pixel phones.
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Project Fi offering Pixel XL at $120 off, Moto X4 at $150 off
Google's carrier project is hitting off Valentine's Day with a couple of sweetheart deals for those inclined to getting a new phone and new service this year.
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Dev brings app for Portrait Mode on Pixel, Nexus 6P, 5X
One developer was able to extract a key tool that allows for the Pixel 2 phones to get portrait-style pictures without needing a second rear camera.
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There is one Android 8.1 image for all Nexus and Pixel devices
The update is on the loose, but if waiting up to two weeks to get the latest file, you can download and flash the one ROM to rule these devices.
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December Android security bulletin will be the first to truly patch KRACK
More details about further fixes and special features for the Pixel and Nexus devices will be disclosed later. The first batch is out now.
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Android 8.1 Oreo gets second and final developer preview
The maintenance review update is coming next month, but the beta goes on for another month. This time around, optimizations for low-spec devices.
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