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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Google begins offering Moto X4 with Android One as Project Fi Nexus 5X replacement

If you're the unlucky owner of a faulty Project Fi Nexus 5X... with device protection, you're suddenly in luck, as Google will give you a Moto X4 to replace your old phone.

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Hopes for Razer Project Linda, crisis at LG Mobile | #PNWeekly 288 (LIVE at 3p ET)

On this week's show: a smartphone-laptop hybrid from Razer could come to market as a show of the company's newfound dedication to mobile. Plus, is LG going to be releasing a phone this year?

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Project Fi Bill Protection caps monthly costs at $80 for individuals

If you can live with throttling after 15GB of usage in a month, Google's MVNO isn't providing too bad of a deal here. Individuals will only be charged for the first 6GB on a prorated basis.

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Android One Moto X4 now receiving Oreo

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Google’s Project Fi announced that the over-the-air update is now being distributed in waves and in time for the end of the year.

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Sold by HTC, Made by Google | #PNWeekly 271 (LIVE at 3pm ET)

HTC transfers some key smartphone units to Google in exchange for a bit of cash. We dissect the deal and cruise through a Tough Spot this week on our show!

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Moto X4 rendered with Android One label en route to the US, Project Fi support also in tow

It's almost etched in stone now that the Moto X4 will be the first Android One phone to come to the US, and Project Fi support also feels like a safe bet.

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Android Oreo for Nexus 6P coming late, perhaps on September 11

Bell already has an update out for the Nexus 6P, but Rogers users will have to wait. This delay could be tied to compatibility issues with some US carriers.

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Free Google Home voice calls roll out, benefits for Google Voice and Project Fi users

Google Home owners can make calls with their device, but most won't be able to link their phone number to it — except for Project Fi and Google Voice users.

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