[ad_1] Curiously, the camera app will apparently default to capturing 16:9 photos to fill the screen, rather than 4:3 photos to make the most of the sensor. Other specs in the photos show expected but welcome performance upgrades. The speedy 90Hz OLED screen remains the highlight, but you’ll also get a Snapdragon 855 processor with […]
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Android 10 goes live for Google’s Pixel phones today
[ad_1] In case you’ve forgotten since the last time we all talked about Android 10, there are plenty of new features to try out here. Android now has a system-wide dark mode, for one, which should ease the strain on your eyes and on your Pixel’s battery. Google also overhauled its gesture navigation scheme (again), […]
Android 10 may reach Pixel phones on September 3rd
[ad_1] It’s not known if third-party phones will make the leap to Android 10 that quickly, although it’s not likely. Outside of brands like Essential, you’ll typically have to wait weeks or months for new revisions to reach your device. Betas have been available on phones from the likes of Huawei, LG, Nokia and OnePlus […]
Google Pixel owners can claim up to $500 in class action settlement
[ad_1] You’ll have to provide documentation to show that you experienced the issue. You’ll receive $350 if you can prove you were hit by the mic flaw on one phone, or $500 if you dealt with the problem on multiple handsets. If you paid an insurance deductible to get a replacement, you can receive a […]
Google pledges to ‘maximize’ recycled material in own products
[ad_1] These add to Google’s existing sustainability efforts. From 2017 to 2018, it cut its product shipment carbon emissions by 40 percent. Its Power Project will provide one million energy-saving Nest thermostats to families in need by 2023, and many Nest products are already made with post-consumer recycled plastic. Switching to recycled content isn’t always […]
Google is bringing a one-tap SOS button to some Android phones
[ad_1] When you make an emergency call, the feature will let you tap “Medical,” “Fire” or “Police.” It will then send an automated voice message to the appropriate emergency service provider. It will gather your location using your phone’s GPS and plus code. It won’t require a data connection, and it will allow you to […]
Google quietly shelves custom Pixel phone cases
[ad_1] The company introduced Live Cases back in early 2016 for the Nexus 5X, 6 and 6P, using a clever NFC feature to provide wallpaper that matched the shell on your phone. Google dropped NFC when the Pixel 2 rolled around, and switched to its photo-based My Cases for the Pixel 3. While the move […]
Google will pay owners of faulty original Pixel phones up to $500
[ad_1] In addition, the lawsuit claimed that some of the replacement phones Google sent out were also afflicted with the issue. The unlucky customers who experienced the problem more than once because of faulty replacements are the ones who can claim $500. Those who only had to grapple with the issue once can get $350, […]
Our readers tell us what’s wrong with the Google Pixel Slate
[ad_1] Display The Pixel Slate’s 3,000 x 2,000 display made a good first impression on Nathan, who said it was bright and pixel-dense. Users also enjoyed the screen; Victor called it fantastic and Markus said it looked “gorgeous” during his gaming and minor writing or coding sessions. Trenton was also appreciative, deeming the screen “the […]
iFixit peeks inside the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL to see what’s missing
[ad_1] Now that Google has come back to the midrange phone market, the folks at iFixit have peered inside the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL to see what you do (or don’t) get for your money. Just like their more expensive Pixel 3 counterparts, both of these pack Samsung OLED displays, as well as […]