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Google Pixel adding ‘Battery usage summaries,’ rolling out on Pixel 10 and newer
A new "battery usage summaries" feature is rolling out on Google Pixel devices starting with the Pixel 10 series and newer.
Studio71 Alum Joseph Marchese Joins Bent Pixels as Head of Creator Strategy and Business
Joseph Marchese has joined creator network Bent Pixels as executive VP of creator strategy and business as the firm revs up its portfolio of support services offered to attention-economy clients. Marc...
Rockstar Games unveils its official GTA Online RP server, mere months before GTA 6
GTA 6's online is still an unknown, but Rockstar Games is putting a closed beta out for its GTA Online RP server called nopixel 5, and it's coming soon.
Rockstar Games Reveals Its Official GTA Online Roleplaying Server, nopixel V
Rockstar Games has revealed its official GTA Online roleplaying server, nopixel V, ahead of GTA 6's launch.
Settle In and Get Comfortable with the Designed for XBOX Cozy Collection
Made for side quests, little adventures, and everything in between, the Designed for XBOX Cozy Collection is available now, bringing warmth and whimsy to every journey. Step into a tiny, pixelated woodland where every click, key stroke, and button tap feels like discovering a new cozy corner. The 8BitDo keyboard, mouse, and controller bring a […]
Pixel 11 owners say their phones are waking up without being touched
Some Pixel 11 users report the Lift to wake phone feature is overly sensitive, waking their devices at even small vibrations.
Pixel 11 Pro bug causing static sounds in recordings while using Video Boost
Google continues to improve on video quality with each new Pixel release, but a bug on the Pixel 11 Pro...
Your Pixel's built-in PA system is finally easy to find in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 makes Pixel's Voice broadcast feature easier to enable, eliminating the need to jump through hoops.
Pixel 11's Tensor G6 and Pixel 10's Tensor G5 still fall behind in performance per watt, testing shows
Geekerwan's first efficiency test of the Tensor G6 and G5 shows that both trail the Snapdragon 8 Elite and Apple's A-series chips in CPU and GPU performance per watt, while the Kirin 9030 Pro matches the Tensor chips despite being manufactured on a much older process node.
Engadget review recap: Google's Pixel 11 series and more
A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 rolling out with many Pixel bug fixes
Following the big release two weeks ago, Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 for Pixel devices...
Google didn’t kick Pixel 11 trade-in values off a cliff this year – here’s what you can get
While the US Google Store’s pre-order and launch period deals have ended, Google has started a new round of boosted trade-in values...
Pixel 11 Trade-in Values See Big Changes
If you didn't buy a Pixel 11 series phone before today, you missed out on the higher trade-in values that Google was offering through the Google Store. We're now a full week out from launch day...
I was planning to skip the Pixel 11. These 5 upgrades changed my mind
I compared the new Google Pixel 11 with the Pixel 9, and these upgrades have convinced me that it's finally time to make the jump.
AI's memory crunch is coming for Android apps
Google is setting new memory-use limits for Android apps as AI data centers contribute to hardware shortages that could leave lower-cost phones with less memory.
Amazon knocks $150 off Pixel 11 phones, with up to $200 in gift cards
We also spotted discounts on the Scuf Valor Pro, a 100W battery pack, and the lowest price yet for Doom: The Dark Ages.
Google Gives You 1 Day to Get Their Pixel 11 Launch Deals
For those looking for a straight Pixel 11 discount, I still think this deal we shared with you earlier is the one to jump on. That gets you $150 off with code, plus you get a gift card to spend on...
Pixel 11 post-launch deals: Amazon now lets you stack trade-in bonus with $100+ gift cards
With the Pixel 11 series hitting store shelves on August 20, launch deals are beginning to wind down. However, some...
Google begins rolling out anti-motion sickness feature on Android 17
It's currently only appearing on Pixels running Android 17.
Android is getting its own weird dots to cure car sickness
Goodbye motion-induced nausea.
Google's clever Android 17 motion sickness feature is finally rolling out
Google is gradually rolling out the new Motion Assist feature on Android 17 devices, starting with Pixel phones.
Terranigma Returns in 2027 [Updated]
Despite rumors, I couldn't believe it until I saw it, but at today's Pixel Arcadia showcase, publisher Clear River Games revealed the return of Terranigma,
Gemini on Pixel 11 Pro testing ‘Device help’ tool
On the Pixel 11 Pro, we're seeing a new "Device help" tool for the Gemini app that provides personalized and conversational assistance...
Google Pixel 11 Pro Bundle Hits Its Lowest Price on Amazon, With the Pixel Watch 5 Practically Thrown In
This 14% discount saves you $250 on the bundle, but it ends soon.
Google wants $1,099 for the Pixel 11 Pro — here's how I paid only $399
At $1,099, the new Pixel 11 Pro can be a tough sell. Thankfully, I just bought one for only $399. Here's how I pulled it off.
Android Pulse app may already be on your phone, and now we know what it does
Google's mysterious Android Pulse app is showing up in the Play Store, and it could help spot apps that drain battery or hog resources.
Pixel 11's new HiLight feature makes its flashlight noticeably dimmer than prior models
A brightness comparison shows that the Pixel 11 Pro's camera flash and torch are dimmer than those of rivals like the Galaxy Z TriFold and iPhone 17e. The likely culprit is the same diffuser that powers the HiLight notification ring, which sits directly over the main flash LED.
6 disabled Google Pixel features that every owner should enable first
Google buried some genuinely useful features
Google's foldable strategy is broken, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold proves it
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is thinner, but its compromises are hard to ignore. With rivals moving faster, Google's Fold leaves me wanting more.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra: Surprising final camera design leaked
(Update: CAD model also shows other Galaxy S27 variant) Using a sketch and a cryptic message, one of the most well-known leakers appears to have revealed the final design of the Galaxy S27 Ultra Triple-Cam months ahead of the launch. According to the leak, the horizontal bar design reminiscent of a Google Pixel, that has been shown repeatedly lately is out. The potential new design, while looking a lot like recent iPhones, could still offer advantages in everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra: This is how the new camera is supposed to look like
Using a sketch and a cryptic message, one of the most well-known leakers appears to have revealed the final design of the Galaxy S27 Ultra Triple-Cam months ahead of the launch. According to the leak, the horizontal bar design reminiscent of a Google Pixel, that has been shown repeatedly lately is out. The potential new design, while looking a lot like recent iPhones, could still offer advantages in everyday use.
Weekly poll results: a clear favorite emerges from the Google Pixel 11 family
And it certainly isn't the Pixel 11 Pro Fold - the pricey foldable is getting overlooked in favor of other foldables or other Pixel 11 models.
Deals: the Pixel 11 series is now on sale, the Galaxy Z8 foldables come with gift cards
Amazon is offering gift cards and trade-in bonuses for all four Pixel 11 models and all three Galaxy Z 2026 foldables. The Google Pixel 11 series went on...
Pixel 11 Pro XL review: Snappier cameras can't hide an iterative upgrade
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL brings snappier cameras and genuinely useful AI features like Rambler, but its iterative upgrades may not be enough to tempt recent Pixel owners.
The Pixel 11 Pro is setting a dangerous precedent for Android upgrades
RAM downgrades and price increases aren't the only bad news Pixel owners can expect moving forward as AI features grow.
Pixel Watch 5 lets you customize double pinch to dismiss alarms, skip music, & more
The double pinch gesture on the Pixel Watch 5 benefits from being able to “Customize actions” across music and alarms.
Motorola's GrapheneOS phones will launch in 2027 priced higher than Pixels
The private Android-based OS will expand beyond Pixels next year.
iPhone Ultra lands September 18 at $2,000 and kills the visible crease
Every foldable phone you have ever held has a crease in the middle of the display, and that crease has been the category's most embarrassing open secret since 2019. Samsung has refined it, minimized it, and shot their devices in lighting specifically designed to hide it. Google's Pixel Fold was a little better. The Honor
Pixel 11 Pro Fold is changing how I multitask on a foldable with ‘App Handles’ [Gallery]
Google is launching a new Android feature with the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, "App Handles," which is changing how I use foldable multitasking.
Pixel Camera adds ‘Launch control’ and new ‘Quick access’ slider controls on Pixel 11 [Gallery]
The Google Pixel camera app is adding new “Quick access” controls on the Pixel 11 series, but it’s a little...
Pixel 11 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro: Can a re-run contend with a re-do [Video]
How close does the Pixel 11 Pro get to the iPhone 17 Pro? Does Google’s best of 2026 contend with...
GrapheneOS phone from Motorola arrives next year, ‘higher end’ compared to Pixel with a price to match
The privacy-focused GrapheneOS is making its way to dedicated hardware soon, with a device in the works from Motorola. According...
Pixel Watch 5’s AI watch face generator keeps the same form factor feeling fresh [Gallery]
Google's new Pixel Watch 5 series comes with an AI watch face generator, and it's maybe one of my favorite new add-ons.
6 phones to buy instead of the Google Pixel 11 Pro
Underwhelmed by the Pixel 11 Pro XL? These are the phones I'd suggest buying instead.
5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Pixel 11 Pro XL
The Pixel 11 Pro XL is Google's latest flagship, but a price hike makes it an awkward choice with so many excellent alternatives.
I tested the Pixel 11 Pro XL’s Tensor G6: It’s faster, but Snapdragon is still far ahead
Pixel 11 Pro XL benchmarks reveal a 20% CPU gain for Tensor G6, but Snapdragon and Apple keep their big leads, especially for gaming.
GrapheneOS' first Motorola phones will be flagships that cost more than Pixels
GrapheneOS has revealed that its first Motorola devices won't come cheap and could end up costing more than Pixel phones.
Google posts Pixel Watch 5 factory images with one unified build
Following the Pixel 11 series earlier today, Google has released factory and OTA images for the Pixel Watch 5.
Google releases Pixel 11 series factory images
With the Pixel 11 series hitting store shelves today, Google has released factory images for all the devices.
Someone already figured out how to fully control Pixel 11 Pro’s ‘HiLight’ and make it useful [Gallery]
Google's "HiLight" feature on Pixel 11 Pro is very limited, but a third-party developer already figured out how to fully control it.
This app makes the Pixel 11’s HiLight feature actually useful
Devs are already doing what Google won’t.
The Pixel 11 Pro's HiLight feature is finally useful, thanks to this open-source app
The Pixel 11 Pro's new feature is limited, but it doesn't have to be
The Google Pixel 11 series is now on sale
After a week of pre-orders, the new Pixel 11 models are available in several countries (the same countries as the Pixel 10 models).
Using the Pixel 11 Pro for a week confirmed my biggest fear about Pixel's future
After a week of use, the Pixel 11 Pro has proven to be an excellent phone — and a bad sign of where Pixels go from here.
This app does with Pixel 11 Pro's HiLight what Google should have done in the first place
Pixel 11 Pro's HiLight LED is heavily restricted in functionality, but the HiLight Studio app turns it into a proper notification system.
Pixel Weather gets a fresh look and a handy new forecast detail with the latest update
Google is rolling out the new Pixel Weather icon to older Pixel phones, alongside a forecast timestamp and the new Weather Brief name.
We tested the Pixel 11's Tensor G6 chip, and the results are brutal
Tensor G6 is a meaningful improvement, but Google's decision to prioritize AI over performance is becoming increasingly difficult to justify.
Android 17's new distraction-killer is a Pixel 11 exclusive, Google confirms
Google has confirmed Android 17's Digital Wellbeing feature is exclusive to Pixel 11 devices for now, leaving other Android phones waiting.
Pixel 11 series quietly and exclusively adds one of the most useful new haptic features
The Pixel 11 series debuts custom vibration features we first uncovered in APK teardowns, letting users pick their own buzz.
Google Pixel 11 gets dbrand’s full case lineup, including Tank for the first time [Gallery]
Best known for its skins, dbrand has been building some of the best cases in the game in recent years...
Pixel 11 introduces unified ‘Pixel search,’ hides it in the drawer
Google is introducing “Pixel search” as a “dedicated search companion designed to help you find personal information faster than ever.”
Pixel Weather update brings new icon & ‘Weather Brief’ rename
The Pixel app updates continue today with Weather getting a new icon and some minor interface tweaks. This update...
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 Pumps Up Its Fitness Smarts
With smarter gym tracking, new health alerts, and offline Gemini, the Pixel Watch 5 fine-tunes a winning formula—for a price.
Yes, the Pixelsnap magnets on Pixel 11 are stronger this year
Pixelsnap is one of the best things added to Pixel phones in a number of years, but it wasn’t quite...
Google Pixel 11 series review: Is the magic fading?
Google's new Pixels make some compromises but still manage to be good phones.
The A.I. in Google’s New Pixel 11 Is Not Very Helpful
The phone’s artificial intelligence can order groceries, book tables and take photos on a user’s behalf. But is it something people really want?
I spent a week testing the Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL, and they're harder to recommend despite some fun new Gemini features
Elegance comes at too high a cost.
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 is promising — but it isn’t finished
Think of this as part one of the Pixel Watch 5 review as most of the new features aren’t out yet. That said, GPS rocks.
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era
Google has some catching up to do.
Pixel Thermometer gets new gradient icon on its way out
Like other first-party apps, the Pixel Thermometer app has a new icon. After three generations, Google dropped...
Pixel 11 Pro's telephoto camera has an upgrade Google forgot to mention
As spotted by a Reddit user who already has their Pixel 11 Pro, the phone's telephoto camera can focus on closer subjects than the 10 Pro's.
5 smartwatches you should buy instead of the Google Pixel Watch 5
The Pixel Watch 5 is Google's latest smartwatch, but it might not be the best choice for everyone. Here are five alternatives worth a look.
With the Pixel 11, Google has abandoned the main reason I used to recommend Pixels
Pixels used to be one of the best deals in flagship Android phones. But with the Pixel 11 series, that chapter has officially closed.
Pixel Watch 1 not losing Google Health sleep, workout support
On Tuesday, Pixel Watch 1 owners encountered a Google Health error message about needing to update their wearable.
Google begins rolling out Android’s controversial new sideloading flow
The new advanced flow for sideloading adds a 24-hour delay and extra warnings for apps from unverified developers.
Camera-Equipped AirPods Shown In Action in macOS Beta
These cameras won't be for taking photos, though.
You can get an unlocked Google Pixel 11 for as little as $99 at Best Buy (sort of)
Best Buy's Pixel 11 preorder deals are no joke.
Pixel 11 Pre-Orders Begin Shipping
For those of you who jumped on those Pixel 11 pre-order deals, there's a good chance that your devices have shipped, right on time. With it being August 18 and launch date less than 48 hours away...
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 9 Update Released for Pixel Phones
The Android 16 QPR1 program is still alive and well and continuing to see updates, even as we close in on its stable release in a few weeks. Today, Google gave us Android 17 QPR1 Beta 9! This...
Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: I Compared Google and Apple’s Flagship Phones
Choosing between Android and iOS? I'm here to help you decide between the $1,199 iPhone 17 Pro Max and the brand-new $1,299 Pixel 11 Pro XL.
Google rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 9 for Pixel
The Android 17 QPR1 preview is surprisingly still active as Google today released Beta 9. This follows a big Android...
Google says Pixel 11’s new MediaTek modem is ‘faster and more power efficient’
Google says the new MediaTek modem in its Pixel 11 phones will be more reliable, faster, and bring needed power improvements.
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL benchmarks leak ahead of release day, here’s how it compares to last year’s model
Google Pixel 11 benchmarks, starting with the flagship Pro XL model. You can expect similar performance from the non-XL Pro, too.
Google quietly resurrects a Pixel gesture we first spotted over a year ago
Google appears to be expanding its long-awaited Pixel double-tap-to-lock feature to work on both the home and lock screens.
Android 17 Pixel Update Adds Quick Settings Feature We've Dreamed Of
It's no secret that Google's Pixel phones lack many of the customization options that Samsung phones have. Even Apple's iPhone has added more features in recent years that let you fully tweak...
Pixel 11 series, Honor Robot Phone, Redmi 17 official, Week 33 in review
Sony says that Xperia 1 VIII sales are strong, praises microSD slot and 3.5mm jack as integral features. Tech news started picking up a bit, especially in...
Google Adds Sweet New Security App Lock Feature in Surprise Pixel...
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 added several new features, one of which is App Lock that allows you to securely lock an app.
Weekly poll: which Google Pixel 11 model would you buy?
This generation brings a new chipset, some changes to the cameras and batteries - as well as new prices across the board.
Face Unlock on Pixel 11 series works better in low light
The Pixel 11 series now offers Face Unlock that “recognizes you more easily in low light.” Since the Pixel 8...
Deals: the Google Pixel 11 series is now on pre-order with gift cards and trade-in bonuses
The Galaxy Z8 foldables have similar offers, though, and the Galaxy S26 models are cheaper than the respective Pixel phones.
Deals: Pixel 11 series goes on pre-order, Galaxy Z8 foldables and S26 models drop prices
The new Pixels will be available from August 20, but Samsung is already trying to undercut the newcomers. Google launched its new Pixel 11 series earlier...
Google is adding tons of new customization options to Android 17
Google is stepping up its game when it comes to UI customization. Google just dropped the Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 update to eligible Pixel devices, and in...
Pixel 11 ads show a mysterious screen-equipped tracker that’s not Pixel Watch 5 or Fitbit Air [Gallery]
Google might have another fitness tracker in the works, as a pair of new ads online show off a mysterious...
ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from the Google Pixel 11 launch to Honor's revolutionary Robot Phone
Here's your firmware update for August 15, 2026
Android 17's big December update will make your Pixel even more customizable
More blur and theming customization options
Google Releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 For Pixel
Not that it's a summer Friday or anything, but hey, there's a new Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 that dropped on Pixel phones just as we all called it quits for the week. Cool. If you own a Pixel 6a up...
Android 17 QPR2 adds App lock to Pixel
Besides visual changes, Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 also introduces a native App lock feature to Pixel devices.
Android 17 QPR2 brings system blur to the Pixel lockscreen
The interface changes in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 continue with more blur for the Pixel lockscreen. Notifications...