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Hmmm: Google Created a Proprietary Fast Wireless Charging Solution for Pixel 3

Kellen October 23, 2018

For the first time in a couple of years, Google's new phones support wireless charging. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL both have fast wireless charging embedded should you use Google's Pixel Stand. However, as was discovered by a Pixel 3 owner testing out Anker's...

Oh Man, the Pixel 3 Night Sight Camera Mode is Actually Nuts

Kellen October 23, 2018

There was a moment during the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL event where Google first showed off an upcoming camera feature called Night Sight. The picture they showed on stage was a comparison of a photo taken with the brand new iPhone Xs and another taken with the...

Pixel 3’s Camera App is Now Available on Pixel 2 and 2 XL (Updated)

Kellen October 22, 2018

The new Google Camera that shipped on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL is now available to Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. The app starting rolling out this morning, as far as we can tell, bringing with it the new swipey UI. UPDATE: This camera update included a buried...

Verizon Stops SIM Locking Pixel 3 and 3 XL for Now

Kellen October 19, 2018

The SIM locking of Verizon Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL saga will be no more. Verizon reached out to us this afternoon to update us on the situation, telling us that they have temporarily removed the lock on devices, including those sold at Best Buy stores. To back...

Here’s the Verizon Carrier Lock Removal Message Pixel 3 Devices Will See (Updated)

Kellen October 19, 2018

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, two phones that are fully capable of working on every major carrier without issue, are SIM locked out of the box when purchased as a "Verizon" model. That means they are locked to Verizon because Verizon says they have a...

Verizon Pixel 3 Units Have to be Activated on Verizon First Before Heading to Another Carrier (Updated)

Kellen October 18, 2018

Thought about heading into Best Buy to buy a Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL and then slapping a SIM card in from T-Mobile? You can't, even with the phones being capable of working on almost any network. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL sold as "Verizon" models are SIM locked...

Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL First Factory Images are Available!

Kellen October 18, 2018

Google just posted the first factory image and OTA files for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Since today is basically launch day, the timing seems just about right. The files are available as Android 9.0.0 builds PD1A.180720.030 and PD1A.180720.031 for both phones...

Video: Pixel 3’s Pixel Stand Tour!

Kellen October 16, 2018

With our Pixel 3 review out of the way, we wanted to take a longer look at the Google Pixel Stand, the official wireless charger for Google's new phones. At $79, it is by no means the most affordable wireless charger on the block, so let's talk about what it...