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November’s Android Security Update is Rolling Out, Factory Images and OTA Files Live

Kellen November 7, 2016 63

Google is ready to release November's Android security update today and has kicked off the rollout by posting factory images and OTA .zip files. We are seeing both 7.1 and 7.0 files for Pixel and Nexus devices. As of right now, we have Android 7.1.0 files for...

Verizon Pixel and Pixel XL Getting Updates With Bluetooth Fixes, Daydream View Improvements

Kellen November 7, 2016 81

According to Verizon, the Pixel and Pixel XL are receiving an update today to build NDE63X. My guess is that this is November's security patch, but Verizon's changelog doesn't necessarily say so. What it does say is to expect a Bluetooth fix, VR improvements,...

Some Pixel and Pixel XL Models Back In-Stock on Google Store

Kellen November 2, 2016 196

I'll keep this short as to not waste time, but a few variants of the Pixel and Pixel XL are back in-stock on the Google Store. As of right now, the Pixel in Silver or Black with 32GB of storage is available, as is the Pixel XL in Black with 32GB of storage. If...

Director of Android Security: “For Sure” Google’s Pixel is as Secure as the iPhone

Kellen November 2, 2016 118

Security firms and pro-Apple media love to talk about how insecure Android is. They all want you to believe that you are one application install away from your smart world turning upside down. That, of course, has never been reality, but as this year's...

Google’s Daydream View Hits Stores November 10 for $79

Kellen November 1, 2016 41

Pixel owners, get ready for VR redemption. Google announced today that its Daydream View unit, which many of you likely get for free from pre-ordering Pixel phones, arrives November 10. The unit runs $79 for those who are interested in purchasing one out-right...

T-Mobile Adds Simple Choice Unlimited Customers to Pixel $325 Bill Credit

Kellen November 1, 2016 33

Last week, T-Mobile unveiled a new Pixel-related program that would show their customers some love, even though they weren't allowed to sell Google's new phones. For those interested in a T-Mobile ONE plan and a Google Pixel or Pixel XL, T-Mobile was willing...

Video: Google Pixel Review

Kellen October 31, 2016 89

Our written Google Pixel and Pixel XL review dropped last week, but we've had a number of you ask when the video review would be out. Does today work? It's out now! For those who weren't interested in reading the thousands of words put down in that review,...

DEAL: Verizon Promo Code Knocks 20% Off Phones, Brings 32GB Pixel XL to $615

Kellen October 31, 2016 181

Verizon is currently running one of the better deals on smartphones we have seen in a while. How does 20% off a phone sound? That includes Google's new Pixel and Pixel XL, by the way. If you head to Verizon to buy a phone and then do so with a device payment...