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Official TWRP for Google Pixel and Pixel XL Updated with Android Oreo Data Decryption Support
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Official TWRP for Google Pixel and Pixel XL Updated with Android Oreo Data Decryption Support

October 2, 2017
TWRP is widely regarded as the Swiss army knife of the Android modding scene, and it's available in a wide array of devices. The world-famous custom recovery distribution was officially released for the Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL in November 2016, shortly after its launch, however, the installation process had been kind of wonky...
Speed, Thermal, and Performance Comparison of Fast Charge Standards
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Speed, Thermal, and Performance Comparison of Fast Charge Standards

September 16, 2017
One of the most common qualms from smartphone users is how their phones never last through the whole day. Despite all the advances in smartphones in recent years, such as quick charging solutions like Quick Charge, Dash Charge and SuperCharge, batteries feel like they have not evolved quick enough to keep up with our needs. Part...
Here is a Crazy Thought: Google Should Buy HTC’s Crumbling Mobile Division
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Here is a Crazy Thought: Google Should Buy HTC’s Crumbling Mobile Division

August 31, 2017
Almost exactly six years ago Google did something quite unexpected: they announced they were purchasing Motorola Mobility. At the time Google was not really building its own hardware for its Android division, nor were they branding any Android hardware as their own. They had the Nexus lineup but Nexus was always about partial ownership between...
Source: Pixel XL 2 will have Ambient Display Always On, Squeezing while Screen Off, Multiple Display Profiles, and More
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Source: Pixel XL 2 will have Ambient Display Always On, Squeezing while Screen Off, Multiple Display Profiles, and More

July 13, 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 too long ago we reported on the hardware specifications...
Flagship Camera Results, Pixel’s Possible Ambient Display & More! XDA News of the Week
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Flagship Camera Results, Pixel’s Possible Ambient Display & More! XDA News of the Week

July 7, 2017
https://youtu.be/JShE55AboNc In case you missed it, here's all the biggest news from XDA this week! Google is working on an Always On Ambient Display Mode for the Pixel DxOMark Reviews OnePlus 5 Camera Quality, Gives it a Score of 87 Evan Blass Leaks Device Render and Specifications of Lenovo's Moto X4 Easily Control Your Phone's Settings With TouchBar for Android Opinion:...
A New Mid-Tier Smartphone Is Coming to Project Fi Later This Year
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A New Mid-Tier Smartphone Is Coming to Project Fi Later This Year

June 30, 2017
If you own a Pixel/Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, or Nexus 6P, there's a fairly good chance that you use that handset with Google's own Project Fi phone service. Ever since its launch back in 2015, Project Fi has been locked down to only officially support Nexus and Pixel-branded smartphones, and according to a tweet from...
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...