All articles tagged with #pixel
Originally Published 23 days ago — by 9to5Google
Google has released factory and OTA images for a second December 2025 update for Pixel phones, addressing issues like battery drain, unresponsive touch on Pixel 10, and cached content access, allowing manual installation before a full rollout.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by Android Central
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 introduces a toggle for Pixel users to remove the At a Glance widget from the home screen, along with new features like a flashlight brightness slider and customizable navigation buttons, enhancing user control and personalization, though it remains in beta and may have bugs.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by 9to5Google
A limited rollout of the December 2025 Pixel update is underway, addressing 33 issues including battery drain, touch responsiveness, and cached content access, primarily affecting Pixel 8, 9, and 10 series, with Verizon users notably impacted.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Android Central
Google's December update for Pixel devices fixes 33 bugs, enhances security by addressing critical vulnerabilities, and improves UI stability, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi connectivity, rolling out to Pixel 6 and newer devices including Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Ars Technica
Google introduces a new cloud-based 'Private AI Compute' system for Pixel devices, enhancing features like Magic Cue by offloading more data to the cloud while claiming to maintain security and privacy. Despite this, local NPUs still offer advantages in latency and reliability, indicating a hybrid approach for future AI development.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by 9to5Google
Google has launched a new 'Theme packs' app on the Play Store for Pixel devices, allowing users to quickly personalize their phones with seasonal themes that update wallpapers, icons, sounds, and more. The first theme pack is 'Wicked: For Good!' featuring three styles, and the app is compatible with Pixel 7 and newer devices. The release date is uncertain, and the app was made available on November 4, 2025.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by 9to5Google
Google is rolling out a new update (Sounds 3.3) for Pixel devices, introducing 18 new nature-inspired ringtones, alerts, and alarms, along with visual redesigns and improved app interface, though the update is currently limited to newer Pixel models due to a Play Store bug.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Verge
Google is selecting 15 Pixel Superfans to test unreleased Pixel phones through a contest that required answering three simple questions, but the entry deadline has already passed.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by 9to5Google
Google is testing the reintroduction of Call Recording on some Pixel devices in select regions like the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, with availability limited to Pixel 6 and newer models. The feature appears in the Phone app settings and can be activated automatically or manually during calls, with the rollout still in progress.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Android Central
Google's #BestPhonesForever episode humorously criticizes Apple's AI capabilities for the iPhone 17, highlighting delays and unfulfilled promises in Apple's AI features, while Google Pixel showcases more advanced AI functionalities.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by 9to5Google
Google's September 2025 Pixel Feature Drop introduces Material 3 Expressive, live lock screen effects, a redesigned Quick Settings, automatic navigation on Pixel Watch, and expanded LE Audio support with Auracast. It also enhances Gboard's AI tools, Quick Share, and reintroduces Androidify, aiming to make Pixel devices more personalized and seamless.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Verge
Google is expanding its new Material 3 design language to Pixel 6 and newer devices, along with new features for Pixel Buds Pro 2, updates for Pixel Watch, and broader Android improvements like Bluetooth sharing and AI writing suggestions, with rollout ongoing over the next few weeks.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Android Authority
The article criticizes Google's Daily Hub feature on the Pixel 10 Pro, describing it as poorly implemented and disappointing, with limited and unhelpful content, and expressing hope for future improvements.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by 9to5Google
Google is rolling out Material 3 Expressive redesigns to various Pixel apps including Weather, My Pixel, Studio, Buds, and VIPs, with notable updates to the Pixel Weather app's interface and widget management, alongside new features in Pixel Tips, Pixel Studio, and other Google apps, enhancing user experience on older Pixel phones.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Engadget
Google's August software update for Pixel devices addresses a bug causing unresponsive three-button and gesture navigation, as well as fixing issues with the dark theme, improving overall device responsiveness. The update is rolling out gradually to Pixel models running Android 16.