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Future Pixel Smartphones Could Feature a Touch Panel on the Back
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Future Pixel Smartphones Could Feature a Touch Panel on the Back

June 27, 2017
When the Google Pixel was announced last October, one of the most controversial talking points was the design of the phone. The large glass panel on the back along with the rest of the metal body just looked odd and out of place, but a new patent that was recently granted to Google suggests that...
Source: Pixel 2 ‘walleye’ and ‘taimen’ Specifications Revealed
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Source: Pixel 2 ‘walleye’ and ‘taimen’ Specifications Revealed

June 24, 2017
The Pixel and Pixel XL were highly anticipated devices, but ultimately they were primarily a first-generation, introductory release for Google, and though they weren’t wholly-spectacular, we regarded them a “foundational release“. What was and remains really exciting, however, is what can be built upon said foundations. Not long ago, we saw buzz surrounding references to upcoming...
Google Hires Key Apple Chip Architect to Build Custom Chips for Future Pixel Devices
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Google Hires Key Apple Chip Architect to Build Custom Chips for Future Pixel Devices

June 13, 2017
Google is serious about its Pixel flagships, and what better way to let everyone know than hiring the key chip architect away from one of your biggest competitors? Google is doing exactly that with the recent hiring of now ex-Apple employee, Manu Gulati, as reported by Variety.com. Mr. Manu Gulati is known for spearheading Apple's own...
Bug Report Suggests LG Might be Manufacturing one of the Upcoming Pixel Devices
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Bug Report Suggests LG Might be Manufacturing one of the Upcoming Pixel Devices

June 13, 2017
Google's 2016 Pixel lineup was manufactured by HTC, though its branding only made it to the device's interior. It was earlier believed that the same partnership will continue this year as well, and as a result, HTC will once again be manufacturing the next Pixel lineup. However, a new report coming in suggests that might...
Sources Suggest “Muskie” Pixel XL Successor has Been Cancelled, Likely Replaced by Larger Device
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Sources Suggest “Muskie” Pixel XL Successor has Been Cancelled, Likely Replaced by Larger Device

June 12, 2017
The Pixel and Pixel XL were highly anticipated devices, but ultimately they were primarily a first-generation, introductory release for Google, and though they weren't wholly-spectacular, we regarded them a "foundational release". What was and remains really exciting, however, is what can be built upon said foundations. Not long ago, we saw buzz surrounding references to upcoming...
Pixel and Pixel XL to Receive Guaranteed Software Updates From Google Until October 2018
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Pixel and Pixel XL to Receive Guaranteed Software Updates From Google Until October 2018

April 28, 2017
One of the key reasons to buy a Google-branded device is the expectation of frequent software updates for your device. Google is rather transparent about how long they will support their devices, and has a support page that lists the end of life period for each of its devices so users aren't blind-sided when an...
Android O Preview Adds Lockscreen Shortcut Customization
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Android O Preview Adds Lockscreen Shortcut Customization

March 21, 2017
Lockscreen shortcuts can be pretty useful -- some OEMs allow you to customize the standard two shortcuts in the bottom corners of the lockscreen, while others allow you to set a dock of apps at across the bottom for app launching. On Android O, Google draws inspiration from the former for its own implementation. Under the...
PSA: Latest OxygenOS OTA Brings Improved EIS 2.0 to OnePlus 3 & 3T [COMPARISON WITH PIXEL, LG G6]
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PSA: Latest OxygenOS OTA Brings Improved EIS 2.0 to OnePlus 3 & 3T [COMPARISON WITH PIXEL, LG G6]

March 18, 2017
With the launch of the OnePlus 3T, we saw the revision receive no additions to the rear camera, besides an improvement to video recording in the form of EIS 2.0 which OnePlus said would later arrive to the OnePlus 3 as well. While the feature was one of the talking points that the company used to advertise the OnePlus 3T...
Could Google’s Interests as an OEM Spell Trouble for Android?
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Could Google’s Interests as an OEM Spell Trouble for Android?

March 11, 2017
Android is something special to me: My original Droid was one of the very first big new purchases I had ever made. It was the first time I signed onto a mobile carrier contract leaving the prepaid system and moved on from running Windows Mobile devices that got me visiting XDA almost 9 years ago. Even...
[Update] Chromebooks are Not Dead, But Google has No Plans to Share Right Now
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[Update] Chromebooks are Not Dead, But Google has No Plans to Share Right Now

March 2, 2017
Original Title: Google is Not Working on Another Pixel Laptop Google's Pixel lineup originally began with the company's chromebook ambitions -- the original Pixels were high-end, well-specced and premium laptops that managed to showcase Chrome OS' true potential. It wasn't long before Google decided to use the Pixel branding for other endeavors, including the Pixel C (which could...
Google Acknowledges a Bug That Prevents a Trusted Voice from Unlocking the Phone
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Google Acknowledges a Bug That Prevents a Trusted Voice from Unlocking the Phone

February 3, 2017
Someone in the Pixel User Community of the Google Product Forums has discovered a bug that is happening with both the Pixel and the Pixel XL. This feature can be found in the Google application settings and it enables you to unlock your phone by saying the words "OK, Google." The feature is supposed to be...
Google Announces Android Nougat 7.1.2, Public Beta Starts Rolling Out For Pixel and Nexus Devices
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Google Announces Android Nougat 7.1.2, Public Beta Starts Rolling Out For Pixel and Nexus Devices

January 31, 2017
In an official blog post earlier, Google has announced the beta version of the upcoming Android Maintenance Release: Android Nougat 7.1.2. The public beta update will start rolling out starting today for supported devices. As always, the update will only be rolled out to devices which are enrolled in Android Beta Program. The supported devices include...