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Google’s April Android 12 update is rolling out for Pixel phones

Google’s April Android 12 update is rolling out for Pixel phones

It’s only been a couple of weeks since Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices started receiving Google’s March Pixel drop of new features, improvements, and fixes, and now the company has started the rollout of an April update (via 9to5Google). According to Google, wireless charging updates and camera fixes for the Pixel 6 lineup should improve performance with certain (unspecified) accessories and crush bugs that could zoom in the front-facing camera preview with certain apps or pop up a… Source link

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Why I gave up on Google’s Pixel phones

Why I gave up on Google’s Pixel phones

I’ve given up on Google Pixel phones and I think you should too. Before Pixel superfans decide to launch angry hot and bothered Tweets, I think by the time you hear my points you’ll agree with me 100 percent. My Pixel adventure started with a carrier-purchased Pixel 2 XL with 128MB of storage in 2017. It was near MSRP but my carrier was offering several hundred dollars off with a trade-in of an old junker phone I had, so I made the jump. The Pixel 2 XL was as impressive as the… Source link

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Google’s Pixel 6 and 6 Pro vibration changed after the March update

Google’s Pixel 6 and 6 Pro vibration changed after the March update

This may sound familiar, but there’s something wrong with the latest software update for Google’s Pixel 6 phones. As Google tweaks the version of Android it distributes to phones running its custom Tensor chip, there have been some odd issues, but instead of problems with Wi-Fi or a slow thumbprint scanner, this time, it’s affecting another key feature: notifications. They still pop up on the phone just as regularly, but for some reason, the strength of the vibration is now… Source link

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Google’s Pixel 6 and 6 Pro phones start to get the delayed March feature drop

Google’s Pixel 6 and 6 Pro phones start to get the delayed March feature drop

The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are finally getting this month’s sizeable feature drop, as Google spokesperson Matt Flegal confirmed to The Verge that the rollout will begin today. Google previously rolled out the update to the Pixel 3A and 5A on March 7th but decided to push back the update for Pixel 6 devices to address bug fixes, according to Android Police. March’s feature drop brings improved night photography in Snapchat, custom stickers, support for YouTube watch parties in Google Duo,… Source link

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Google opens beta for future Pixel feature drops

Google opens beta for future Pixel feature drops

If you’re interested in getting early access to Android features, then Google has a new beta program for Pixel owners. The search giant has just announced the release of the first beta for its upcoming Quarterly Platform Release (QPR), which are branded as Feature Drops when released to Pixel devices. 9to5Google reports that these features may end up being officially released as part of the Google Pixel’s June update. According to a new page on Android’s developer site, the beta is… Source link

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Google’s latest Pixel update includes a feature that lets you type responses during calls and more – TechCrunch

Google’s latest Pixel update includes a feature that lets you type responses during calls and more – TechCrunch

Google’s tenth Pixel feature drop is launching today with several new updates, including a feature that lets you type to talk during phone calls. The updates are rolling out to Pixel 3a through Pixel 5a 5G devices today, while Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices will begin receiving the updates later this month. The most notable new feature is aimed toward people who can’t or prefer not to speak on calls, Google says. Now, when you’re on a call, you can see… Source link

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Google acknowledges Wi-Fi issues in ‘very small number’ of Pixel 6 phones, fix coming in March

Google opens beta for future Pixel feature drops

Google says a fix is on the way for Pixel 6 owners who are dealing with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity issues after installing a security patch earlier this month, as reported by 9to5Google. In response to a user on Reddit, Google acknowledges the problem and says it’s bundling a fix in a March software update. “A software fix that will be available in the next Google Pixel Update” “After some investigation, we identified the root cause and determined that it impacts a very… Source link

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