#google-pixel

#google-pixel

The Pixel 7a came out in May 2023, followed by the Pixel 8a in the subsequent year, which was released in the month of May as well. Last year's Pixel 9a launched in the month of April, marking an earlier than usual launch, and the Pixel 10a could very well follow suit. According to a recent leak, Google will open pre-orders for the Pixel 10a starting February 18, followed by availability on March 6.

Pixel Drops used to be something to get excited about, especially if you had the latest Google handset, but not anymore. These software updates brought exclusive features to Pixel phones, giving users more toys to play with than other Android users. However, as the November Pixel Drop came and went, the play chest was empty, save for a "feature" that's annoying our Pixel users and many readers.

Google Pixel's latest ad campaign, 'Vanilla,' follows people in their everyday lives, but instead of holding up their smartphones, viewers are met with a sea of identical ice-cream cones. The hero spot is part of the brand's 'Ask More of Your Phone' campaign, which launched in 2017. The spot was created by Google's creative teams and will run across broadcast, social and digital in the UK, France, Germany, Australia, Japan and Canada.

Apple introduced the $250 AirPods Pro 3, a pair of earbuds capable of live translation in real-time, at its " Awe Dropping" product launch event earlier this week. The earbuds support translations from French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish into English. Older AirPods models, such as the AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2, will get the live translation feature as an update next week.

Take a Message functions a lot like your traditional voicemail. When you either miss or decline a call, the caller will hear a message that says, "The person you have called is not available. Please leave a message." When they leave a message, you'll see a transcript in your call history and a play button to hear the actual audio if the transcription misses something (which it did when I tried the feature for myself).

Pixels continue to ship with a brilliant Actua 120Hz OLED screen set to a more conservative 60Hz by default. It's fine for battery conservation, but if you want buttery-smooth scrolling and animations that show off the screen's full potential, turn on Smooth Display.

Google is encountering supply chain problems that may delay the release of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds 2a until October 9th, 2025.

Users of Google Pixel phones have been experiencing a troubling bug where alarms randomly do not sound. Despite the volume being up and Do Not Disturb mode off, alarms fail to activate, resulting in missed events and meetings. The issue appears to be inconsistent, with no way to predict when alarms might be silent, causing significant frustration among users, as reported on various platforms including the Google Pixel subreddit.

A new Google Pixel Camera feature called 'Camera Education' helps users learn about their camera's modes for better photography.

The Google Pixel 9 is $200 off, with a stable Android 16 update, making it an attractive option for those considering an upgrade.

Google's May 2025 Pixel Update addresses critical vulnerabilities, including one actively exploited, and enhances functionality across devices with numerous bug fixes and improvements.

The biggest change will occur with the camera on the back, transitioning from a square enclosure to a camera bar that spans the entire width of the device.

Google's upcoming battery health menu for Android phones is limited to newer Pixel models, neglecting older devices that may need the feature most.