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Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 Now Available for Pixels!

Tim January 21, 2025 1

Pixel owners who enjoy running beta software, Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 has just been released. This beta is available for the latest Pixel phones, all the way back to the Pixel 6 series. Inside, Google had a large list of bug fixes, in addition to resolution for...

This Arc Pulse for Pixel 9 Pro is My New Favorite Case Accessory

Kellen January 21, 2025 21

I can't believe I'm about to say this, but that crazy Arc Pulse thing we shared a few weeks ago for the Pixel 9 series has completely won me over. The price might still be crazy for a 2-piece case-like accessory, but man, this thing feels like the perfect form...

Google’s Pixel 11 and Pixel 10a Codenames are Here

Kellen January 21, 2025 5

Need a fresh batch of Google Pixel codenames to carry you far into the future? The Pixel 11 series codenames, as well as the Pixel 10a codename have reportedly leaked. This all seems quite far into the future and there isn't much to take from it at the moment,...

Google Adds T-Mobile Build to January’s Pixel Update for Pixel 9 Series

Kellen January 21, 2025 8

The first Google Pixel update of the year landed two weeks ago for most of the Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables available. In fact, at the time that Google released builds, we thought everyone should be preparing to receive an update. As it turns out,...

Google Fixed Those ‘Now Playing’ Bugs on Pixels

Tim January 20, 2025 3

We have seen numerous posts on reddit and other places where people have been complaining of Now Playing bugs on Pixel devices. There were various ways you could go about fixing these issues, but it appears that Google was working on a solution all along. In a...

Android 16 Beta Release Schedule Leak Means This Wednesday Will be Busy

Tim January 20, 2025 1

We have been following the release of Android 16 Developer Preview builds, patiently awaiting the release of the public beta. It's important because many times, your typical Android user waits until the beta to flash the next version of Android, as Developer...

Google Home Gains Support for Nest Protect Smoke Alarms and You Can Delete Your Nest App Now

Kellen January 16, 2025 19

As a part of the Public Preview program for the Google Home app, Google is introducing support for Nest Protect smoke and CO alarms. These might be the final Nest devices that were stuck in the old Nest app, so this is pretty big news for those of us who...

All the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro Phones are $150 Off Again, Pixel 9 Pro Fold is $300 Off

Kellen January 13, 2025 6

The holidays may be over and 2025 is upon, but the deals aren't likely to quit. Google is already bringing back big discounts on its entire Pixel 9 series, including the Pro and Fold models. If you missed out a few weeks ago, fret not, as the savings are still...