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A Pixel-inspired productivity upgrade for any Android device
My friend and fellow Android appreciator, allow me to shower you with two delightfully simultaneous truths from here in the land o’ Googley matters: I love using Google’s Pixel devices in part because of all the genuinely useful features they add into the Android equation.
Android 16 Beta 1 Arrives on Google Pixel Devices, Here’s What’s New
Google has dropped the Android 16 Beta 1 update for its Pixel devices. Read this story to learn about all the new changes in this update.
Android's new Identity Check is coming to Pixel and One UI 7 devices near you
Google is expanding Android's anti-theft features with Identity Check, requiring biometric authentication (fingerprint/face) to access sensitive settings when outside trusted locations. The update also includes the global rollout of Theft Detection Lock for Android 10+ devices,
Google Rolls Out Android 16 Beta 1 For Pixel Devices: Here Are New Features
Android 16 Beta 1 takes a leap forward in media creation and editing with the inclusion of the Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec. This new feature supports high-quality video recording and post-production,
Google Launches Identity Check on Pixel and Samsung One UI 7 Devices
Google has spent a surprising amount of time in recent months rolling out a hefty level of security features to Android that we are very appreciative of. It started with Theft Protection and has only expanded from there,
Android's Identity Check feature is rolling out to Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices
Google is releasing its previously announced Identity Check feature today, adding extra protection to "critical account and device settings" when you're not in a trusted location. With Identity Check enabled,
Google’s Identity Check for Android keeps phone thieves out of your digital accounts
Google is officially launching a new Android security feature for Pixel devices with Android 15 to prevent phone thieves from accessing your digital accounts. The feature, called Identity Check, requires biometric authentication to access some account and device settings when you’re not at a trusted location (such as your home or your workplace).

Pixel 4a users are furious following surprise update

Android Circuit: Galaxy S25 Edge Surprise, Google’s Galaxy Unpacked Updates, Oppo’s Ultimate Foldable
This week’s Android headlines; Galaxy Unpacked details and reaction, Galaxy AI updated, Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge surprise, ...
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How to install the Android 16 Beta on Google Pixel
The Android 16 Beta is here for Google Pixel devices. Here's how to install the Android 16 Beta and which Pixel devices are supported.
3 exciting AI features coming to Google Pixel and other Android phones
Google today has announced that several features introduced at Samsung Unpacked will also be heading to other Android phones ...
Pixel's 80% charge limit appears broken in the latest Android 15 beta
The latest Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 update has reportedly broken the 80% charging limit on Pixels. Pixel phones affected by the ...
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Google launches Identity Check for Pixel, eyes more biometrics in future
Identity Check enables users to require biometric authentication before allowing changes to sensitive settings, or when the ...
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Galaxy S25 vs. Pixel 9: Battle of the base model [Video]
The Galaxy S24 is a perfect example of this, as it provides the building blocks for an excellent experience and usurps the Pixel 9 in value for money factor. The cold, hard reality is that you get a ...
Android announces new hearing aid and screenreader connectivity for Galaxy and Pixel
Android users who use assistive devices can anticipate in a new era of connection and control, right on their phone.