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Google Pixel Update Schedule: How Long Will My Phone Get Updates?

Kellen May 31, 2023 14

One of the reasons anyone owns a Google Pixel phone is because it receives what is arguably the best level of software support in Android. Samsung has certainly made its case as being the king of updates, but Google is still the quickest most months when it...

FYI: Pixel 7a Android Updates Guaranteed Until May 2026, Patches Until 2028

Tim May 26, 2023 9

Not that this should come as a shock to anyone, but Google has updated its Pixel upgrade roadmap, confirming that the newest addition to the family, the Pixel 7a, will indeed receive 3 years of Android OS updates, as well as 5 years of security patches. These...

Google Pixel 7a Review: Pixel 7, Meet Your Replacement

Kellen May 22, 2023 28

Unlike most in this space, the Pixel 6a did not win me over last year. While Google's A-Series phone took on the new Pixel design and brought with it a solid set of specs for an OK-at-launch price, I had a couple of complaints that made it a phone not to...

Google’s Pixel 7a is $50 Off in First Discount (Updated)

Kellen May 18, 2023 5

We remind you of this often, but the newest device launch from Google is yet another example of why you should never pay full price for Google gadgets. The Pixel 7a has only been out for a single week and it is already on sale. The first Pixel 7a deal comes as...

Thursday Question: What New Pixel Devices are You Ordering?

Tim May 11, 2023 70

We have three new Pixel devices up for order or pre-order on the Google Store this week, thanks to the launch of the Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold. With all three of these devices up for order, we'd love to see a show of hands of who intends on...

Pixel 7a at $499 is Solid, But There are Deals Already

Kellen May 11, 2023 9

OK, the Google Pixel 7a was announced yesterday by Google and then immediately made available from the Google Store, Best Buy, and carriers. At $499, it's a decently priced phone that probably punches above its price. Like, this thing made the regular Pixel 7...

First Pixel 7a Factory Images are Here

Kellen May 11, 2023

The launch of a new Google phone typically means we see it join its other family members in having factory image and OTA files available. That happened quite quickly yesterday, within a few hours of Google fully announcing the Pixel 7a and then letting you buy...

Android 14 Beta 2 Arrives for Pixel Phones!

Kellen May 10, 2023 12

It wouldn't be a Google I/O without a new build of Android for Pixel phone owners to test out. And right on schedule, Google just gave us Android 14 Beta 2. While we'll be flashing this now with you, I'd suggest everyone on Beta 1 or Beta 1.1 move onto this...