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Google’s Pixel Fold smartphone and the Pixel 7a were the company’s most talked-about smartphones until late last year. That’s when Google unveiled the exciting new Gemini AI chatbot that competes with ChatGPT. Google also revealed a huge Gemini AI upgrade for the Pixel 8 Pro, making it a true AI-first smartphone. It has some serious competition right now from Samsung’s Galaxy S24 lineup, but Google just gave people another reason to opt for the Pixel over Samsung’s first smartphone with Galaxy AI. The Pixel 8…

Like clockwork, Google has been releasing the mid-range version of its Pixel phones ever since the Pixel 3a. These phones have been getting an early summer release over the past couple of years, and we presume that this will be the case this year. Well, a new FCC certification may have confirmed our assumptions. A new Pixel device, presumably the Pixel 8a, has just gained FCC certification. The information provided in the FCC certification is official. However, you may still want to take this news with a grain of salt,…

If you’re in need of a solid smartphone upgrade without the bill creeping into mortgage territory, there aren’t many better options than the Google Pixel 8. When you can get one for under $500? Even better. The 128GB unlocked model is down to $499 ($200 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store. That’s $50 cheaper than the price we saw during Black Friday last year. The 256GB model is also $200 off at those retailers, bringing it down to $559.99. Both are down to the lowest prices we’ve seen so far.The Pixel 8 is…

Amazon's Big Spring Sale officially begins this Wednesday, but as with all such sales, a number of deals went live early, including on Google's latest Pixel smartphones. The 128GB-capacity Pixel 8 Pro is 25 percent off, which deducts $250 from the list price and brings the handset to $749. That beats the all-time-low price we saw for Black Friday last November. Larger capacity models are seeing discounts as well, with all three colors that Amazon carries included. If you'd rather buy direct, you can get the same discount…

It’s common knowledge by now that all default services on Pixel devices are Google services. This makes sense but not to the EU. Thanks to the new Digital Markets ACT (DMA), Google Pixel users can change their default search engine in the EU. If you use a Pixel device, you will see the Google search bar on your home screen. This is your fast track to the Google app. It’s not customizable at all, and that’s just how the company wants it. Now, you can access Google Gemini through the Google app. This negates the need to…

Android fans looking for a reasonably priced phone to upgrade to are in luck thanks to the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Although the event doesn't officially start until March 20, we're already seeing early deals pop up on Amazon. One of which is the Google Pixel 7a, which has dropped to a record low price of $374. We've seen the handset drop to this price before, but as of late, it's been hovering around its regular price of $499.GoogleThe Pixel 7a is 25 percent off for the Amazon Big Spring Sale. $374 at AmazonThe Pixel 7a…

Google Pixel smartphone users in Europe have reported seeing an option to change the default search engine. The option has been said to appear within the settings of Pixel Launcher, the default launcher for all Pixel smartphones. It is said that the option to change the search engine was offered by the tech giant to comply with the European Union's (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA) that recently came into effect. Notably, Apple also added support for alternative app marketplaces and allowed…

Google is said to be working on an adaptive touch feature for Pixel phones and its reference was allegedly spotted on Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 last month. This advanced feature would make the screen adjust its touch sensitivity based on environmental conditions and the activities of users. Now, a new report states that the adaptive touch mode will be available in the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro models. Google has already implemented a screen protector detector feature on the Pixel 8 series last year.Android Authority reports…

Google is all set for the release of its upcoming Pixel series smartphones i.e Google Pixel 9. And according to a recent web claim, Google is speculated to launch "Adaptive Touch" feature in the upcoming Pixel series.According to reports by Android Authority, Google is working on a new ‘Adaptive Touch’ feature for the upcoming Pixel smartphone. With this feature, users will be able to modify the sensitivity of the phone’s screen automatically on the basis of a number of parameters, mainly capability.Users will be able to…

Google Pixel 8 series has reportedly received a new feature that will finally allow users to mirror their smartphone screen on a larger external display. The feature was added to the series via the Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 update for Pixel devices. The update enabled the DisplayPort Alternate Mode in the smartphones by default. The addition of the feature was not mentioned in the change log, as per the report, which has led to suspicions among users that it might have been added by accident.According to a report by Android…