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It is not clear if this update also takes care of the possible battery drain with the higher refresh rate.

Google Pixel update enables Smooth Display more frequently

Smooth Display on the Pixel 4 would kick in only under certain conditions, such as when the brightness is 75 per cent or higher.

06 Nov 2019 7:57 AM

Google will roll out the feature in the Phone app on Pixel and select Android devices in the US over the coming months.

Google Pixel users will be able to tap on screen for emergency help

This feature will work irrespective of your data connection status.

03 Aug 2019 8:12 AM

Google is now considering making its Night Side feature as one of the main modes on Pixel phones to accentuate the output of images. (Photo: AP)

Google pushes Night Side on Pixel phones because you click mostly in poor light

The feature has been already spotted in the Android Q beta build where the Night Shift appears in place of Panorama.

05 Jul 2019 8:13 AM

Google has now admitted that its hardware team is giving up on the tablet business for good.

Google bids adieu to tablets

It appears that the Pixel Slate will be the last tablet from Google.

21 Jun 2019 1:42 PM

Google brought in the Pixel 3 camera performance to those who want an affordable handset on the 3a series this year.

Pixel 3a XL review: Superb camera performance, still expensive

Google’s Pixel 3a series compromises on a lot of features when compared to the Pixel 3 series.

18 May 2019 1:55 PM

Google has set aside USD 7.25 million for the settlement fund for refunds.

Google will pay owners of faulty Pixel phones

The company has agreed to pay up to USD 500 for the issue.

16 May 2019 9:49 AM

If you look closely, she used a phone that was loaded with the next-gen Google Assistant, but the phone was in a case. It was not the Google Pixel 3 series smartphone, but could be the next Pixel, the 4, which was masked from public view.

Did Google Pixel 4 show up accidentally at I/O 2019?

Take this information with a pinch of salt as the final version Pixel 4 will not be seen before September 2019.

13 May 2019 10:08 AM

Most of the components are modular, including the USB-C port. The only sticky point is the display which is poorly supported. (Photo: ANI)

Google Pixel 3a lineup is budget and repairable, finds iFixit

Unlike the Pixel 3 lineup, the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL score a decent 6/10 on the iFixit repair scale.

11 May 2019 3:23 PM

Available in two colors—Just Black and Clearly White—and two phones priced at Rs 39,999 for the 5.6-inch display and Rs 44,999 for the 6-inch model.

Google’s Pixel 3 gets a, XL for Rs 39,999 onwards

Google announced two new Pixel 3 phones for 2019 which sports a mid-range processor and lower price.

08 May 2019 8:22 AM

As for what we know so far, both the Google Pixel 3a and Google Pixel 3a XL will run off the Snapdragon 670 chipset and sport the same 12MP sensor on the rear.

Finally, Google’s Pixel 3a, 3a XL will cater to the budget seekers

Not exactly a budget smartphone, the mid-rangers are touted to start at $399 for the base variant.

03 May 2019 9:54 AM

The Pixel 3a is going to be Google’s budget offering. It is expected to be available in two display sizes- 5.6-inch and 6-inch. It is likely to include 4GB of RAM, Snapdragon 670 SoC, 3,000mAh battery, and 12-megapixel rear camera. Importantly, the Google Pixel 3a will retain the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Google Pixel 3a leaks in faint lavender colour

Serial tipster Evan Blass tweeted a picture of the Google Pixel 3a in a color that has purple undertones.

27 Apr 2019 10:10 AM

To check if your Pixel has received the feature, head to recent calls, choose call details and check for the See Transcript option.

Google Pixel users get call screening feature update

You will be able to review what an unknown caller said and decide whether to call back or skip.

04 Dec 2018 11:29 AM

In Android 9, Google has introduced a new system navigation featuring a single home button.

Google announces Android 9 Pie, powered by AI for a smarter experience

Android 9 aims to make your phone even smarter by learning from you and adapting to your usage patterns.

07 Aug 2018 11:29 AM

Google names its Android versions after sweet treats. (Photo: AP)

Android Pie rolls out on Pixel phones

Google chose Pie because of a feature called Slices that will offer slices of information from your favourite apps without opening them.

07 Aug 2018 8:43 AM

Will the Pixel next have what it takes to awe the tech world again this year?

Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL leaks: A short roundup of all we know

The next generation Google smartphones have a lot on their shoulders.

30 Jul 2018 9:46 AM

Beta 3 now takes us very close to what you’ll see in the final version of Android P.

Goole rolls out Android P Beta 3 for Pixel smartphones

With Android 9.0 drawing close, Google has released the third beta version of Android P for Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.

04 Jul 2018 9:25 AM

Overall, the Galaxy S9 is an all-round performer in a swanky package. The iPhone 8 is good for users who prefer good experience. The Pixel 2 XL is largely overshadowed by the S9, but still makes a strong case for the fans of pure Android.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Vs iPhone 8 Vs Google Pixel 2 XL

The design, build, displays, and performance varies between these three handsets.

17 Mar 2018 1:16 PM

The PWM level can be taken care of by turning to more controllers for adjusting LED dimming but Apple won’t be able to turn it off completely.

iPhone X users complain of headaches and eye problem

Apple is not the only company to use PWM to adjust brightness; Samsung Galaxy S series and the Google Pixel too function on similar lines.

05 Feb 2018 1:48 PM

Thanks to Android, many developers are capable of porting either the application or the features which was originally developed by Charles Chow in Camera NX. (Image: Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL) )

Now DSLR-like portrait shots can be taken on your smartphone

The portrait mode which has surfaced in the recent smartphone cameras seem to have become popular.

04 Jan 2018 6:15 PM

India is the world’s second biggest wireless market with 1.2 billion mobile subscribers, which is currently dominated by South Korea’s Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, and Chinese players including Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo.

Google to launch stores in India to boost Pixel sales: report

Google is exploring the idea of physical stores after finding an encouraging response to more than a dozen pop-up stores across India

27 Dec 2017 8:29 AM

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