[ad_1] Black Friday is still weeks away, but retailers are already trying to pull shoppers into their stores with enticing discounts, and Target’s preview is worth checking out for anyone considering a cellphone upgrade. On November 8th and 9th, it will throw a Target gift card in with several smartphones purchased and activated with either […]
Category: pixel 4
Pixel 4 update lets Smooth Display kick in more often
[ad_1] The same update also brings unspecified “camera quality improvements” to Pixel 4 owners, while those with older models also see improvements for Google Assistant’s hotword, Xbox Bluetooth controller mapping and problems with getting stuck during the boot process. If you have a Pixel phone that still receives updates (sorry original Pixel owners), you’ll likely […]
How did Google get Pixel 4 face unlock this wrong?
[ad_1] If you’re a privacy and security nerd, or pay attention to headlines about hack attacks at all, the “eyes closed” issue with Pixel 4 tears at the already-frayed edges of your sanity. Imagining everything that could go wrong with your security and log-in tool should be everyone’s job on every team, everywhere, especially at […]
Google’s voice recorder app is heading to older Pixel phones
[ad_1] Google has often added features it debuts on its latest flagship handsets to its older devices and even its iOS apps, so the news it’d make Recorder more broadly available was somewhat expected from the jump. The app is useful for people who hate taking notes or need to quote speech accurately (such as […]
The Pixel 4 box is hiding an AR Easter egg
[ad_1] Should you try it out, you’ll see a photo of the phone morph into an animated welcome message. It’ll then display photos shot on Pixel, according to 9to5 Google. If you tap on the screen, a Lens card pops up that directs you to the Google Pixel profile on Instagram — that’s one way […]
Here’s everything you need for your new Pixel 4
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Reviewing the Pixel 4, Surface Pro 7 and more!
[ad_1] This week, Devindra and Cherlynn dive into some of our latest reviews: Google’s Pixel 4, Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7, HTC’s Vive Cosmos and Dell’s XPS 13 2-in-1. Can Google still deliver a flagship smartphone? Is the Pro 7 just a ho-hum refresh? Take a listen! Stream the show below, or subscribe on your podcast […]
Google explains when it slows down the Pixel 4’s Smooth Display
[ad_1] If you wanted to make everything on your screen refresh faster, you’d have to go into developer mode and enable the “Force 90 Hz refresh rate” setting. But since it was touted as one of the phone’s highlights, people expected it would work all the time. That is not the case. If you don’t […]
What do we lose if Google is everywhere?
[ad_1] Google is all about ambient computing. That much was made clear at the company’s launch event this week. Its products were leaked so thoroughly that there were barely any surprises left. Yet, finally getting to see Google’s full portfolio of devices makes it clear: the company is very serious about getting into every facet […]
Google needs a sustainable phone moonshot
[ad_1] “Our goal is to clear the way for the entire industry, and [for] our planet to benefit,” Ross said. She also revealed that the Google Stadia controller will include recycled plastics. The cloud-based gaming service is eco-friendly, she argued, because it doesn’t force players to upgrade their console or PC over time. “Another sustainability […]