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Google Pixel 8 Pro - Complaints, Bugs, Fixes

And Here Come the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Complaints: Battery Drain

Kellen November 2, 2023 94

Ahh yes, we've reached it - we are now at the part of a new Pixel phone's launch where the masses have had the new phones long enough to start pointing out flaws. And like no other group of consumers, Pixel owners are particular, loud, and influential when it...

Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.2 Beta Update Arrives to Fix Ton of Bugs: Here’s the List

Kellen November 2, 2023 1

A new Android 14 Beta update dropped on Pixel devices this morning as Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.2. This may not be Beta 3, but Google included a lengthy list of bug fixes that sure point to this being a bigger update that would usually jump us up another version....

Pixel 8 Pro’s Face Unlock is the Minor Improvement I Love

Kellen November 2, 2023 20

In my Pixel 8 Pro review, I pointed out that the in-display fingerprint reader Google used was once again not the best. This is an optical fingerprint reader that blasts a bunch of light onto your finger to read it and verify that it is yours before unlocking....

If You Saw Pink on Your Pixel 8 Pro Display, It’ll Be Fixed Soon

Kellen October 31, 2023 3

When in low light situations, mostly when the always-on display was active, some Pixel 8 Pro owners have been noticing a pinkish tint to their displays. I have some good news if this was happening to you - your phone isn't faulty and it'll be fixed with an...

Pixel 8 vs Galaxy S23 FE is Tough Decision for Those Without Prejudice

Tim October 27, 2023 20

The Samsung vs Google battle continues with the launch of Galaxy S23 FE, a phone we see as direct competition to Google's new Pixel 8 (review). Galaxy S23 FE should be a rather enticing device to all Android buyers, not just Samsung fans, simply because it...

Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.1 Update Released for Pixel Devices (Updated)

Kellen October 19, 2023 6

Update: This update is now available for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. A new Android 14 QPR1 beta is upon us this week with the release of QPR1 Beta 2.1. This is a small bug fixer and not Beta 3, but you should still try to update it on your supported Pixel...

Pixel 8 Review: Definitely Not a Small Pixel 8 Pro

Tim October 17, 2023 37

Google has made it abundantly clear, both in hardware and software, that Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are not the same. Years ago, Google would release a Pixel device, plus an XL model to go along with it. For the most part, they were very similar experiences. Heck...

Pixel 7 Pro Trade-in Values Have Absolutely Tanked at the Google Store

Kellen October 17, 2023 39

We weren't exactly thrilled with the trade-in values that Google offered for the Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro through the Google Store during the Pixel 8 pre-order period. The values seemed on the lower end for year-old phones that companies typically give customers...