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Marc Levoy, the man behind Google Camera’s best features, has left Google

Marc Levoy, the man behind Google Camera’s best features, has left Google

May 13, 2020
If there's one thing the Pixel smartphone series is known for, it's camera supremacy. Google has never been able to claim to have the best smartphone hardware, but photography has been the Pixel brand's bread and butter. The Pixel series changed the game in terms of what we expect from smartphone cameras, and now a...
Early Google Pixel 4a performance review compares the 2020 mid-range Pixel to the Pixel 4, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3 XL

Early Google Pixel 4a performance review compares the 2020 mid-range Pixel to the Pixel 4, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3 XL

May 13, 2020
If there wasn't a global pandemic to worry about, then Google would have held its annual developer conference, Google I/O, in Mountain View, California this week. At last year's I/O, Google unveiled its first-ever mid-range Pixel devices, the Pixel 3a and 3a XL. This year, we're expecting Google to follow-up with a new mid-range Pixel...
Google Pixel 4a launch may be delayed until June

Google Pixel 4a launch may be delayed until June

May 11, 2020
We've been tracking the Pixel 4a since the end of 2019 and we're finally getting close to the official announcement. We first spotted the "Sunfish" codename for the Pixel 4a in February, but the leaks really started pouring in when the device showed up in a hands-on video in March. It's now looking like the...
Early Google Pixel 4a camera review showcases the 2020 mid-range Pixel’s camera performance

Early Google Pixel 4a camera review showcases the 2020 mid-range Pixel’s camera performance

May 3, 2020
Later this month, Google is expected to launch the follow-up to the 2019 mid-range Pixel 3a: the Google Pixel 4a. The smartphone, which is expected to come in only one size, is expected to cost $400 at launch, pitting Google's 2020 mid-range Pixel against the likes of the Apple iPhone SE and Samsung Galaxy A51....
Google Pixel 4a will come in “Barely Blue” color, 128GB storage option

Google Pixel 4a will come in “Barely Blue” color, 128GB storage option

April 9, 2020
In typical Google phone fashion, we've already learned a great deal about the Pixel 4a before launch. Early last month, the Pixel 4a was shown off in a high-quality hands-on video. While many of the details are already known, there are some things left to discover. A new report fills in a few of those...
The Google Pixel 4a will offer UFS 2.1 storage for faster app loading speeds than the Pixel 3a

The Google Pixel 4a will offer UFS 2.1 storage for faster app loading speeds than the Pixel 3a

March 13, 2020
Google launched the first mid-range Pixel smartphones last year at Google I/O 2018. The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL were widely regarded as excellent smartphones for their prices, especially since they offered Google's stellar camera app, Android software features, and monthly update support. The internal hardware of the Pixel 3a was nothing to write...
Redmi Note 9 Pro/Pro Max, Nubia Red Magic 5G, and Google Pixel 4a forums are open

Redmi Note 9 Pro/Pro Max, Nubia Red Magic 5G, and Google Pixel 4a forums are open

March 13, 2020
Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi just launched the Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro Max in India, featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon 720G chip, an impressive quad-camera array, and support for up to 33W fast charging. The devices pack in up to 8GB of RAM, up to 128GB of internal storage, and a massive 5,020mAh battery, making them...
Google Pixel 4a hands-on video leak shows 6GB RAM, Snapdragon 730, and hole-punch display

Google Pixel 4a hands-on video leak shows 6GB RAM, Snapdragon 730, and hole-punch display

March 10, 2020
The onslaught of Pixel 4a leaks is about to begin. Just like we saw with the Pixel 4 and the Pixel 3a before it, the Pixel 4a has fallen into the hands of a tech blog. A few scarce images of the device have been popping up lately, but now we have our first full-blown...
[Update 2: Report retracted] Verizon reportedly won’t sell the Google Pixel 4a or Pixel 5

[Update 2: Report retracted] Verizon reportedly won’t sell the Google Pixel 4a or Pixel 5

February 20, 2020
The struggles that Google has been facing with its hardware division have been well documented. Last year, it exited the tablet space, canceling the successor of the poorly received Pixel Slate. The Google Pixel lineup isn't doing much better. Despite multiple attempts, the phones haven't managed to sell well. Limited distribution aside, the sales numbers...
“Sunfish” is the Google Pixel 4a with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730

“Sunfish” is the Google Pixel 4a with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730

February 6, 2020
For the past few weeks, we've been tracking three code-names we suspect relate to in-development Google Pixel devices: sunfish, redfin, and bramble. Thanks to the extremely-reliable @OnLeaks, we know that Google is working on a follow-up to the Pixel 3a that's unsurprisingly expected to be called the Pixel 4a. Although we recently stumbled upon evidence that...
Google Camera 7.3 hints at 24fps video recording and 2020 mid-range Pixel code-names

Google Camera 7.3 hints at 24fps video recording and 2020 mid-range Pixel code-names

January 24, 2020
Google Camera 7.3.017 started rolling out tonight for a handful of users. We obtained the APK and installed it on our Pixel 2 XL and Pixel 4, and on the surface, there aren't many changes. The only thing we immediately noticed is that there's a new listing in the Settings page called "Do Not Disturb...
Google may be working on 2 mid-range Pixel phones for 2020: One with the 5G Snapdragon 765 and another with the 4G Snapdragon 730

Google may be working on 2 mid-range Pixel phones for 2020: One with the 5G Snapdragon 765 and another with the 4G Snapdragon 730

January 16, 2020
Every October, we expect Google to release a new Pixel smartphone to compete for the best Android phones around. In 2016, the company unveiled its first-generation Pixel and Pixel XL. In 2017, we saw the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. There were no surprises in 2018 when Google announced the Pixel 3 and Pixel...