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Pixel 9 Pro XL is $300 Off and at Its Best Price Ever

Kellen February 25, 2025 1

We have seen Google discount the Pixel 9 Pro XL by $150 and $200 on a couple of occasions since launch, but that's basically where we topped out. We saw one of those price cuts as recently as last week, just as Google was telling us it was a last call...

Qualcomm, Google Enable 8 Years of Software Updates for Android Devices

Tim February 24, 2025 15

Qualcomm and Google announced extended support for Snapdragon 8 and 7-series chipsets this week, meaning owners of supported devices could be in line for up to 8 full years of software and security updates. Currently, the most we're getting is 7 years,...

Pixel 9a Gets Brief Hands-on Video Treatment

Tim February 24, 2025 7

We must be coming up on the release of the Pixel 9a, as we're seeing leaks left and right for Google's upcoming budget-friendly Pixel phone. In the latest leak, we have a very brief hands-on video of the device's backside. We don't get to see the front, but it...

Gmail Losing SMS Authentication Because It’s Really Not That Secure

Tim February 24, 2025 5

News from Google this morning is that Gmail will soon ditch SMS code authentication, because honestly, it's just not all that secure. Speaking to Forbes, Gmail spokesperson Ross Richendrfer says that similar to how Google has moved away from passwords and is...

Android 16’s Live Update Notifications Look Awesome

Tim February 21, 2025 7

One feature we've been looking forward to in Android 16 is Live Updates, a new notification type that is designed to help you keep track of ongoing notifications, such as those from a ride sharing or food delivery app. iPhone has had a similar feature for a...

Gemini Advanced Now Gets ‘Deep Research’ on Mobile

Tim February 20, 2025 3

Announced this week, Gemini Advanced users on mobile can now access Deep Research. With this, Gemini can generate "comprehensive, easy-to-read reports" on nearly any research topic, with the goal being to save users hours of research time. Deep Research was...

$200 Off Pixel 9 Pro is Going Away Soon, Google Says

Kellen February 19, 2025 4

The Android phone I still use every day and probably will for the foreseeable future, is wrapping up its latest sale, according to Google. If you want a Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro XL at a steep discount, now is the time to jump at them. All retailers are...

Android Automotive is Getting “Dozens” of New Apps and Games

Kellen February 19, 2025 13

Google's Android Automotive, the car infotainment system that powers vehicles from Volvo, Polestar, and others, is getting an app upgrade this week. Google says that "dozens" of new apps are coming to cars with Google built-in, thanks to the car ready mobile...