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Pixel’s New “Battery Health Indicator” Feature Not Coming to Older Devices Beyond Pixel 8a

Kellen May 7, 2025 7

With the release of Android 16 Beta 3 back in early March, followed by the launch of the Pixel 9a, Google introduced a new battery feature to the Pixel line called "Battery Health" or Battery Health Indicator. The feature would be used going forward to show...

May 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen May 6, 2025 9

There was a part of me that thought we may not see a traditional May Android 15 security update for Pixel devices, knowing that Google is likely to release stable Android 16 in a couple of weeks at Google I/O. That part of me was wrong, as Google has done just...

Best Pixel 9a Deals Still Come With $100 Gift Cards or Credit

Kellen April 25, 2025 1

It's still far too early in the life of the Pixel 9a for it to see any significant discounts. The phone is all of two weeks old and is still fresh in our minds as the newest of the new. Also, supply appears to be limited, with Amazon and Best Buy not really...

DEAL: Pixel 9a at Low of $99 With Trade-in, Google Also Giving $100 Credit

Tim April 21, 2025 3

For two more days, Google is offering a $100 store credit to those who purchase a Pixel 9a, for use on future purchases. While that's already groovy, Google's trade-in system can bring the price of the Pixel 9a to as low as $99, so if you're always trying to...

April 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen April 10, 2025 7

We have entered a new month, so that means yet another new Pixel update is on the way. This time, we have the April Pixel update for all of Google's still-supported devices. Since last month was a quarterly patch and Pixel Feature Drop, this one shouldn't be...

Pixel 9a Review: A Fun Mid-Range Pixel Experience, But Definitely Mid-Range

Kellen April 10, 2025 6

The Pixel 9a is the latest mid-year, mid-range refresh from Google that will grab our attention for a bit before we start focusing on what's next, which we all assume is the Pixel 10 series. For now though, it's all about this new A-series device, whether or...

Pixel 9a Launches Tomorrow – Here are the Best Deals to Jump On

Kellen April 9, 2025 2

After a brief delay while Google investigated some sort of component quality issue, the Pixel 9a is ready to arrive and tempt you. While we already know the full starting price is $499, we assumed there would be plenty of deals at launch to make this...

Report: Pixel 10 Cameras Get Downgrade in Exchange for New Telephoto Lens

Tim April 3, 2025 9

Details for the cameras on the backside of the Pixel 10 lineup are making their way online, leading to what could be both excitement and disappointment from Pixel fans. According to Android Authority, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL will feature the exact...