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Oh No: Pixel 4 Owners Getting “Can’t Verify Face” Message

Kellen January 9, 2020

A growing list of Pixel 4 owners are experiencing an issue with the phone's Face Unlock that leaves it unable to verify faces. Since this is the only option for a secure lock on the phone, outside of the old school PIN or password settings, you can imagine how...

Did You Get the January Android Update on Your Pixel Phone?

Kellen January 7, 2020

Something weird happened this week. Google posted factory image and OTA files for the January 2020 Pixel update and I didn't have to sideload either one. Instead, I opened up settings, tapped on the "Check for update" button, and an update arrived. We have...

January 2020 Android Security Update Now Available for Pixel Devices (Updated)

Kellen January 6, 2020

First Android update of 2020! The new year is here and so is the first monthly Android update from Google. We have updates for all of Google's currently supported Pixel phones, and it appears as if all builds are ready (both factory images and OTA files) to go...

Not Getting Timely Google Pixel Updates? Sideload Them.

Kellen January 2, 2020

One of the biggest benefits to owning one of Google's Pixel phones is the access to quick, monthly updates. At least, that's supposed to be the case. In the past couple of months, and randomly throughout the life of the Pixel line, Google has had to push back...

Pixel 3 Getting Joint January and December Update in Coming Days After Delay

Kellen January 1, 2020

The last two months have not been typical Google months in terms of timely security updates. We saw delays to the first two Pixel 4 updates after the phone launched and appear to be under a similar delay for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL with December's patch....

DEAL: Google’s Pixel 4 Fabric Cases are 50% Off at Verizon

Kellen December 30, 2019

Almost all of Google's self-made accessories for Pixel phones aren't cheap. The USB-C earbuds aren't. The chargers aren't. And the cases certainly aren't. The thing is, their accessories are often some of the best fitting or nicest quality compared to 3rd...

New Android Phone? Here are the First 10 Things to Do

Kellen December 26, 2019

After weeks and weeks of holiday discounts on new phones, I would imagine that more than a few of you grabbed one or were gifted one yesterday. If you are the new owner of a Pixel 4 or 4 XL, any of the Galaxy S10 phones, Note 10 or Note 10+, or one of OnePlus'...

Pixel 3 With 120Hz Display Could Have Been Fun, Awkward

Kellen December 19, 2019

The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are the first form Google to feature displays with a higher refresh rate (90Hz). It's the feature for each that you can't help but highlight when talking about either phone. These are the types of additions to a phone that don't come...