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This mod adds tons of customization options on Google Pixel smartphones

This mod adds tons of customization options on Google Pixel smartphones

April 24, 2021
Customization is a big deal in the Android ecosystem. On Android devices that aren’t heavily locked down, you can make widespread modifications, including to parts of the OS that the OEM wouldn't have touched themselves. We see people try to port and replicate a lot of what's found on Google Pixel smartphones — stock Android...
How to install the Android 12 Developer Preview on your Google Pixel smartphone

How to install the Android 12 Developer Preview on your Google Pixel smartphone

April 21, 2021
It’s that time of year again! The Android 12 Developer Preview program is now available for supported devices. This won’t give you the full Android 12 experience as it's still very much a work-in-progress, but for lucky owners of the Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4...
How to download Android 12 Developer Preview for Google Pixel devices

How to download Android 12 Developer Preview for Google Pixel devices

April 21, 2021
The wait is finally over — Android 12 is here as Google has officially kicked off the Android 12 Developer Preview program. If you’re the lucky owner of a Google Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 3, or the Pixel 3 XL, then...
These are the best cases for the Google Pixel 4a in Spring 2021: Spigen, Caseology, ESR, and more!

These are the best cases for the Google Pixel 4a in Spring 2021: Spigen, Caseology, ESR, and more!

April 14, 2021
The Google Pixel 4a is a great mid-range smartphone at a great price at $349. After all, the Pixel 4a can go head-to-head with older flagship phones! While this isn't cutting-edge technology, this is a phone that's a great upgrade if you're on an aging device. While the device itself is humble and unassuming with...
These are the best Verizon phones in April 2021: Samsung, Apple, Google, Motorola & more!

These are the best Verizon phones in April 2021: Samsung, Apple, Google, Motorola & more!

April 8, 2021
It's hard to believe that we're already entering the second quarter of the year, and so far 2021 has had a whole lot of new and exciting smartphones releases. We just need to look at what companies like Samsung, Apple, and OnePlus have been doing. But sometimes, it can feel like you're missing out on...
Google’s Pixel phones are the first to meet the Common Criteria’s MDF protection profile on Android 11

Google’s Pixel phones are the first to meet the Common Criteria’s MDF protection profile on Android 11

March 12, 2021
Google Pixel smartphones may lack in terms of the overall hardware besides their cameras, but the fastest software updates make them immensely desirable. Pixel devices not only get the best Android features before others, but they also get top-notch security with monthly security updates. In addition to these updates, the dedicated Titan M security chip...
Chainfire’s Holey Light app gets its biggest update yet with new Samsung and Google device support

Chainfire’s Holey Light app gets its biggest update yet with new Samsung and Google device support

March 3, 2021
XDA Senior Recognized Developer Chainfire's Holey Light app is getting its biggest update yet. The app now offers support for a bunch of new Samsung and Google devices, Android 11 compatibility, and much more. Read on to learn more about everything new in the latest Holey Light update. For the unaware, Holey Light is a handy...
Pixel phones will soon always show the dark boot animation regardless of theme

Pixel phones will soon always show the dark boot animation regardless of theme

March 2, 2021
Android's boot animation consists of a bunch of images that are cycled through while the phone boots up, and it's one of the simplest things for OEMs (and power users) to customize. Until Android 10 came along, the boot screen of Pixel phones had a blinding white-colored background. In Android 10, Google finally added a...
March Pixel Feature Drop includes Smart Compose and Recorder cloud backup

March Pixel Feature Drop includes Smart Compose and Recorder cloud backup

March 1, 2021
Google has made it a habit to drop new Pixel features throughout the year, and the search giant is back with another big update. The features arrive following an update in December that saw Google introduce Adaptive Sound, new Google Photos suggestions, and more. The latest Pixel Feature Drop is available beginning today. As we reported...
Best Android Phones under $500 in February 2021: Google, OnePlus, Motorola, TCL, Samsung & More

Best Android Phones under $500 in February 2021: Google, OnePlus, Motorola, TCL, Samsung & More

February 15, 2021
During the early days and subsequent maturing days of Android, you'd have to fork up several hundred dollars for a flagship smartphone, one that could guarantee a great experience. This panorama was, however, disrupted in recent years. Now, you have a lot of options to consider without needing to fork up obscene amounts of money...
XDA Awards – The Best Tech of 2020

XDA Awards – The Best Tech of 2020

December 31, 2020
Despite all the notable events this year, 2020 has been incredible for consumer tech, and more specifically, smartphones. A lot of companies went all out with their devices, flooding the market with great options catering to a wide variety of needs and wants. We at XDA have used a lot of these gadgets throughout the...
Google’s Adaptive Charging feature only works during certain hours

Google’s Adaptive Charging feature only works during certain hours

December 29, 2020
Google’s most recent Pixel Feature Drop included a number of new features, from contextual translation to improved home screen customization. It also included a new Adaptive Charging feature, which sounds like it could potentially be more restrictive than we first thought. Available for the Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel...