Tag: Google Pixel Phones
I really hope Google doesn’t promise 7 years of Android for the Pixel 8a
When Google and then Samsung promised seven years of major OS updates for the latest Pixel 8 and Galaxy S24 families, I was left agog. That’s longer than any other phone maker before; even longer than Apple, which quietly supports every iPhone with five years of iOS. Since then, I’ve…
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Google’s next foldable could be the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and finally get flagship specs
Google may be shaking things up with the launch of the Pixel 9 series later this year because we could see four individual models, including a renamed Pixel 9 Pro Fold. This nugget of information comes from a “Google insider” who spoke to Android Authority. According to their source, the…
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The Google Pixel 8a leaks twice, hinting at its design, and four color options
Nothing is official yet, but if we had to make an educated guess, we’d say the Google Pixel 8a is going to be unveiled on the first day of Google I/O 2024, which is May 14. Now two new leaks have given us more of an idea about what to…
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PSA: you can still get a Google Pixel 8 for a ridiculously low price right now
This week has arguably the best set of Google Pixel 8 deals we’ve ever seen on both the standard Pixel 8 and the more premium Pixel 8 Pro. For example, at Amazon you can get the 8 for a rock-bottom price of just $499 (was $699) and the Pro for…
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Google broke this great camera feature with the Pixel 8 Pro, and it probably won’t ever fix it
I’ve been a long-time fan of Pixel phones, but Google made a major change to the camera experience on the latest Pixel 8 Pro that effectively broke one of its most convenient features; and while I’ve patiently waited for a fix, it looks like Google has committed to leaving users…
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Gemini Nano will indeed roll out to Pixel 8 despite claims of “hardware limitations”
Despite assertions that it wouldn’t happen, Gemini Nano will in fact be making its way to the Pixel 8. Google didn’t reveal a lot of details in their announcement, so the AI’s full capabilities on the smartphone are unknown at this time. However, Gemini Nano on the Pixel 8 may…
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