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Android Authority » Google Pixel
13h ago
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Assistant on Pixel phones is deleting all alarms instead of turning them off.
The bug doesn’t seem to affect other Android phones.
Google is aware of the problem and is working on a fix.
Update: March 28, 2024 (1:44 AM ET): Google has acknowledged the Pixel alarm bug. A company spokesperson shared the following statement with Android Authority ..read more
Android Authority » Google Pixel
13h ago
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Google has revealed that Circle to Search is now coming to more Pixel devices.
The feature will also come to more Samsung phones as part of the One UI 6.1 update.
Google debuted Circle to Search on the Samsung Galaxy S24 series before bringing the feature to the Pixel 8 line and Pixel 7 series. Now, Circle to Search is coming to plenty more phones, including Google’s other Pixel phones.
Google announced that Circle to Search is being pushed out to the Pixel 6, the Pixel 6 Pro, the Pixel 6a, and the Pixel 7a. It also noted that the feature will be ..read more
Android Authority » Google Pixel
1w ago
A new report shows that Google Pixel market share in the United States is nearing 5%.
This is an increase from the previous 3.6% held by the brand in 2022 and the measly 1% in 2021.
If Google can keep up this growth, could it break the Samsung/Apple duopoly?
Despite how much we and our readers love Google Pixel phones, the phones are not very popular compared to those from Apple and Samsung. A new report, though, shows that what Google is doing is working, as Pixel phones now command more US market share than ever.
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), Pixel Phones took a ..read more
Android Authority » Google Pixel
1w ago
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Google has quietly enabled 5G support for Pixel phones in seven new countries.
Pixel handsets aren’t currently sold in these new markets, though.
One of the strangest things about Google Pixel phones like the Pixel 8 series is that they don’t support 5G, VoLTE, or Wi-Fi calling in unsupported countries. Now, it looks like Google is enabling 5G support in more markets.
9to5Google spotted an updated Google Pixel 5G page, confirming that Pixels now support 5G connectivity in seven new countries. These markets are Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, La ..read more
Android Authority » Google Pixel
1w ago
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Android 15’s new Powered Off Finder API could allow select devices to be tracked even when switched off.
This API will allow devices with compatible hardware to continue sending Bluetooth beacons after the Android system is shut down.
The Google Pixel 9 series could likely come with this feature.
In the big Android vs iOS debate, iPhones do get a slight advantage with a Find My feature that allows your iPhone to be tracked even when switched off. This feature debuted with iOS 15 and is available on iPhone 11 and newer. Samsung Galaxy phones have an ..read more
Android Authority » Google Pixel
2w ago
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US Pixel users have started receiving the latest March 2024 Feature Drop.
The update is reportedly rolling out to AT&T, Google Fi, and T-Mobile users.
It seems to be a staggered push, though, with some users saying they are still awaiting the new software.
Google released the March Pixel Feature Drop over a week ago. However, users in the US were left hanging as Google said the update would only start rolling out to them on March 11. It seems the rollout has finally started for US carrier customers ..read more
Android Authority » Google Pixel
2w ago
Google is testing a new feature in the Phone app that lets you seamlessly switch from a regular phone call to a Google Meet video call with just a tap.
This feature is currently in beta testing and only showing up for a limited number of users on Pixel phones.
Google’s video conferencing platform, Google Meet, might be making a play to become a bigger part of our daily mobile communication. While it started primarily as a business-focused tool, it’s become a popular option for 1-on-1 video calls as well. Now, it appears Google is testing a new feature that could further increase its ..read more
Android Authority » Google Pixel
3w ago
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Google has released two new wallpapers for Pixel fans.
Anyone can download them and use them on their phones.
The wallpapers are a nod to the newly launched Mint Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.
Google has released two new and exclusive wallpapers for Pixel fans and they are all about minty fresh beaches ..read more
Android Authority » Google Pixel
3w ago
Google is rolling out the Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 update to select Pixel devices.
QPR3 Beta 2 focuses on fixing user-reported crashes, black screens, fingerprint issues, and more.
Google today released Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 for Pixel devices. This update continues the cycle of Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs) that bring improvements and bug fixes to the Android 14 platform.
While not introducing any new features, QPR3 Beta 2 focuses on squashing a significant number of user-reported bugs. Pixel users had earlier got access to the Circle to Search feature with Beta 1 of QPR3 ..read more
Android Authority » Google Pixel
3w ago
Fairphone has announced the indefinite suspension of its subscription model, Fairphone Easy.
Fairphone Easy aimed to offer sustainable phone ownership by offering a monthly fee for all-inclusive repairs, replacements, and recycling.
Fairphone joins Google’s Pixel Pass in failing to gain traction, casting doubts about the viability of the phone-leasing model.
Fairphone, the Dutch phone manufacturer known for its focus on sustainability and repairability, has announced the indefinite suspension of its phone subscription service, Fairphone Easy.
Launched in 2022 as a pilot program in the Net ..read more