The Google Pixel 6 with 256 GB storage in Stormy Black is now available on Amazon with a 40% discount, bringing the price down from $699 to $419. The smartphone features a unique design, Google's first in-house chipset, and a long software support cycle. However, the lack of video output via USB, improper voice quality in speaker mode, and absence of a microSD slot are some of the issues highlighted in the review. The discount only applies to the 256 GB model, while the 128 GB models are currently unavailable.
Google Camera app update version 8.8 is rolling out to Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro users, enabling faster Night Sight mode and the ability to choose the length of shutter speeds during Night Sight photos. Users can now take photos between two seconds and six seconds, reducing image blur and offering more opportunities to take great photos in low light situations.
Samsung Galaxy devices and Google Pixel phones with Exynos modems are vulnerable to internet-to-baseband remote code executions due to 18 zero-day vulnerabilities. Samsung has addressed some of the flaws with a security patch, but not all. To protect yourself, turn off specific 5G features such as WiFi calling and VoLTE calls settings until more patches are released.
