Tag: Google Pixel Phones

After a year of MagSafe case frustration, Pixelsnap is the only Pixel 10 upgrade I care about

I spent a year wrestling with MagSafe cases on my Google Pixel 9, from misaligned rings to hot, flaky charging. That’s why Pixelsnap (native magnets plus Qi2) is the only Pixel 10 feature I care about. While my colleagues wax lyrical about camera and AI upgrades, I’m just here reliving…

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The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the first IP68 folding phone, and that’s a huge deal – here’s why

So, the Made by Google showcase was… interesting to say the least, but amid the stilted celebrity cameos and general chaotic energy of Jimmy Fallon, we were given our first proper look at the Google Pixel 10, Google Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold.…

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I’m a die-hard iPhone fan, but these 5 things from the Pixel 10 launch made me jealous

I’ve been a happy iPhone owner since the 3GS way back in 2009, and yes, I have upgraded since then. Not once in those 16 years have I been genuinely tempted to switch to Android or a Pixel phone. But watching the Google Pixel 10 launch this week was the…

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Google has ditched Battery Share on the Pixel 10 – but for a good reason

The Google Pixel 10 series doesn’t include Battery Share This feature was removed to allow for Qi2 magnetic wireless charging Not all Pixel fans are happy about this change The Google Pixel 10 series comes with a number of new features, but it’s also missing some things, with Battery Share…

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Google’s Real Time Voice Translation blew me away – now I think I want it for my wearable

Ever since I tried out Google’s Real Time Voice translation on a call between a pair of Google Pixel 10 Pro phones, I’ve been imagining a future where I can speak to anyone in any language in my own voice and we can instantly understand each other. I’m not alone…

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Hate your smartphone photos? Google’s Pixel 10 could have your back – here’s how

When people ask me about smartphones, I often say there’s not been a huge amount of evolution in them over the past few years, especially on the camera side: even some of the best cheap phones now take photos that are more than good enough for social media. In many…

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