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Google Pixel Update - May 2024 (support.google.com)

Anyone not glue the screen back on after a repair?

Bought a Pixel 4a second hand since it’s the last Pixel with a headphone jack that isn’t too big for me, and I’m hoping to keep it as long as I can....

Beware of used Pixels with a replaced screen

I very recently bought a used Pixel 6 with a replacement screen, not thinking too much of it. I even made sure that the screen looked good during pickup....

Google Pixel Update - April 2024 - Google Pixel Community (support.google.com)

How can I start a timer from my home screen by voice without saying "Hey Google"?

I used to be able to press the microphone button on my home screen and say “Start 5-minute timer” and it would start the timer....

Google Pixel Update - Mar 2024 - Google Pixel Community (support.google.com)

The March 2024 Google Pixel Update and the March 2024 Feature Drop for all supported Pixel devices running Android 14 is starting to roll out today.

Stock-y alternative launcher for Pixel 7?

Update 3 months later:...

Google Pixel Update - Feb 2024 - Google Pixel Community (support.google.com)

Google Pixel Update - Jan 2024 - Google Pixel Community (support.google.com)

Google Pixel Update - Dec 2023 - Google Pixel Community (support.google.com)

pixel fold re-review. android 14 edition. 7/10

revisiting my review programming.dev/post/868117...

[Exclusive] Google Pixel Watch 2 features, promo video revealed ahead of October 4th launch (www.91mobiles.com)

Article includes official video that pretty much leaves nothing to the imagination. At least I can focus on refreshing on preorder day instead of listening to the livestream. 😁

Pixel 8 Pro leak reveals ‘Super Actua display’ for ‘direct sunlight’ viewing (9to5google.com)

In a curious bit of branding, the Pixel 8 Pro will reportedly feature what Google calls a “Super Actua display” that has up to 2,400 nits of peak brightness.

[Exclusive] Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro complete specifications revealed ahead of launch (www.91mobiles.com)

There’s a lot of info in the link above, including the lengthening of the updates. The link confirms security updates for 7 years, but the 5 year OS update is still a rumor at this point.

Pixel Watch 2 will allegedly be free with a Pixel 8 Pro preorder (twitter.com)

Sorry for linking to that social media platform. That platform has the only source. The source does have a good track record.

Conflicting Pixel 8/8 Pro Pricing from Tech Bloggers

For the US…...

Pixel 8 camera specs leak, adds manual controls, AI to change faces, Magic Editor, more [Video] (9to5google.com)

The face changing stuff with AI is crazy!

Google Pixel 8a allegedly leaks with rounded design [Gallery] (9to5google.com)

sigh… lol.

Google leaks Pixel 8 Pro again with a 360-degree preview (www.theverge.com)

A September tradition: Google leaking its upcoming phones left and right....

Pixel 8 Could Keep SIM Slot, But Add Night Sight for Video (www.droid-life.com)

Ever since Apple killed the SIM tray in favor of eSIM-only in the iPhone, the world has (rightfully) been waiting to see who would follow. Would Samsung be first in Android or would OnePlus or Google step up? As it turns out, no one has taken that big leap, and the upcoming Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro aren’t likely to be the...