If you remember the mayhem caused by the Google Pixel 6 Pro from last year, then you’ll also recall how simply divisive it was. Many Pixel fans will attempt to rewrite history and state that it was the best thing since sliced bread, but it was anything but. It was a good smartphone with a lot of problems, and in the case of the Google Pixel 7 Pro, Google has attempted to write a lot of those wrongs by approaching the same recipe with alternative ingredients For the most part, the company has managed exactly that. This is the best Google Pixel smartphone to have ever been released — no co ..read more

The Google Pixel 7 series is here, and with it comes a number of notable improvements across the board. However, one of the most exciting improvements comes in the form of the chipset, as it’s the heart of any smartphone. Google’s Tensor in last year’s Pixel was pretty good, though had a number of issues. This time around, the company has said to improve battery life and other areas in Tensor G2, and the specifications are basically an iteration of Tensor from last year. Google Tensor G2: Specifications Specification Google Tensor G2 Google Tensor Big Cores 2x Cortex-X1 @ 2.8 ..read more

Google has been long rumored to be working on a Pixel Watch — for years, in fact. It took a long time for it to eventually come to fruition, and with it comes a lot of Google’s trademark software smarts. While the watch itself has been shrouded in controversy thanks to perceived large bezels, a high price tag, and a poor battery life, I’ve found that Google has still nailed the fundamentals of a decent smartwatch. It’s very much a “first-gen” product, but that was to be expected. However, having used the Google Pixel Watch now for a little while, I’ve found that it’s a lot better than what man ..read more

Part of the beauty of owning a Google Pixel phone comes through the proper availability of firmware images that can be used to return the device to a factory state. Even if you unlock the bootloader, root the phone, or tinker a bit too much, you may find yourself looking for a last resort to restore the stock configuration before taking the monthly security updates. While many hardcore Android fans will know exactly what to do, not everyone is as adept at getting their phone updated without losing root. If you have access to a PC/Mac and are happy to take matters into your own hands, you can e ..read more

If you’ve been following the Google Pixel 7 series launch, there’s been a lot happening. the kernel sources just dropped for both devices, there’s a display issue that seems to drain battery life, and reviews are starting to drip in slowly. As people get their hands on devices, users are starting to test them and investigate under the hood. As it turns out, the Google Pixel 7 series appears to be the first set of Android smartphones that only support 64-bit applications. I just asked someone with a Pixel 7 Pro to confirm (H/T @AdamConwayIE), and it indeed seems like the Pixel 7 seri ..read more

The Google Pixel 7 series was released recently, and we’ve been spending a lot of time with both the Pro and the non-Pro. We’ve been loving the cameras, the software, and even the upgraded display. However, as it turns out, the display is a battery killer when used at higher brightness — much more of a battery killer than we’ve seen on pretty much any other flagship device. I’ve been using the Pixel 7 Pro a lot since Monday, and I noticed that the battery life is much improved over the Google Pixel 6 Pro… until I step outside. I went out for coffee yesterday morning, and I was sitting at nearl ..read more

Google’s Pixel 7 series arrived to much fanfare. With promises of improvements in the form of Tensor G2 and more software features than ever, the company has very likely released its best flagship smartphone yet. While we haven’t had a lot of time with the Google Pixel 7 Pro just yet (and so, our full review will be coming at a later date), we’ve prioritized using the camera to get a feel for how things may (or may not) have improved. From our findings, it’s so far, so good. The camera is every bit as good as the Google Pixel 6 Pro that preceded it, and in some ways even better. The company ha ..read more

If you have a pair of Google Pixel Buds Pro, there’s probably one glaring omission that you’ve noticed — and that’s the lack of an equalizer. While a lot of people won’t care about it, for those who found the audio lackluster or in need of tuning, then it’s a must. At the time Google had promised that one would come at a later date, and now that time is finally here. The 5-band equalizer for the Pixel Buds Pro is finally starting to roll out now. Jam out your way. With 5-band EQ on #PixelBuds Pro, you can now customize your sound or choose between presets tuned by our audio engineers. Update ..read more

The Google Pixel 7 series just launched, bringing along with it the all-new Google Tensor G2 SoC, better cameras, and a more refined design. At the same time, the company also introduced new software features and improved upon the ones that are already there. While Google often does fantastic work with its smartphones, it feels hard to shake the feeling that the company feels that it’s a lot more influential than it actually is. Let’s be clear here: obviously, Google makes Android. I’m not discrediting the company for its work on the world’s largest mobile operating system. Having said th ..read more

Google finally launched the Pixel 7 series and Pixel Watch at its Made by Google event yesterday. The company’s latest flagships bring several hardware and software improvements over the Pixel 6 lineup from last year, including better cameras, brighter displays, the new Tensor G2 SoC, and a host of Pixel-exclusive machine learning features, like Photo Unblur, Audio Message Transcriptions in Google Messages, Cough and Snore detection, and more. In addition, the Pixel 7 series also comes with new ringtone, alarm, and notification sounds, and you can get them on your older Pixel by updating the S ..read more