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Here are a Bunch of Photo Samples From the Pixel (Updated)

Kellen October 10, 2016 157

UPDATE: The original post included a video that was being reported as a 4K video sample from the Pixel XL. That video is being called into question at this point as to whether or not it is indeed a real video shot on the Pixel phones. We've adjusted the post...

Google Will No Longer Require Hangouts to be Bundled on New Hardware

Tim October 7, 2016 40

According to an email from Google to Google Mobile Services partners, reported by Android Police, Hangouts is getting a gentle kick out of the door. Set to begin this December 1, Google will no longer require Hangouts to be preinstalled on new hardware from...

Hopefully, You Got Those Google Store Pixel Orders in Already

Kellen October 7, 2016 229

The Pixel and Pixel XL are selling out quickly through the Google Store. No, I'm not going to sit here and suggest that Google just sold 10 million phones in its opening week, but I am hoping that you got those orders in if you wanted the purely unlocked and...

Google is Apparently Letting Verizon Handle Major Pixel System Updates (Updated)

Kellen October 6, 2016 341

Uggggggggh. WHY. According to 9to5Google, who apparently got confirmation from a Google spokesperson, Verizon gets to handle major system updates (aka the big ones) for the Pixel and Pixel XL that it sells. Google, on the other hand, will continue to push out...

Verizon’s Bloatware on the Pixel Will be Minimal, Maybe Just 3 Apps

Kellen October 6, 2016 155

Worried about all of the bloatware in Verizon's arsenal that it could try and pre-load onto your pre-ordered Pixel or Pixel XL? I have good news! It might not be all that bad! According to Verizon's business sales portal, there may be just three apps that load...

Reminder: Google’s Pixel Phones Aren’t “Only on Verizon”

Kellen October 6, 2016 198

Google's ad blitz for its new Pixel phones has much greater reach than any other product ad campaign of theirs I can recall. We are seeing non-stop TV ads, carefully placed billboards in major cities, and even full four-page ads in newspapers like USA Today....

Google’s Pixel Phones are Rated IP53 for Water and Dust Resistance

Kellen October 5, 2016 211

Google's new Pixel phones are rated IP53 for dust and water resistance, the company confirmed to us today. I know the IP53 rating was rumored pre-launch, but now that the phones are official and that rating doesn't seem to appear on any of the specs lists...

Android 7.1 Will Hit Current Nexus Devices and Pixel C as Developer Preview Before 2017

Tim October 5, 2016 71

The following news is important for current Nexus owners, so listen up. Google has confirmed that Android 7.1, the version that ships with the Pixel and Pixel XL, will indeed eventually make its way to Nexus devices and the Pixel C. While this is great news,...