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Google still has a lot of features in store for the Pixel 2 as well as the first generation Pixel.

Get the best out of Pixel 2's ‘smart AI’ features

The Google Pixel devices are one of the smartest Android smartphones with many intuitive AI-based features.

12 Dec 2017 2:30 PM

Google quickly extended the warranty on the Pixel 2 and tweaked software on the devices and its Home Mini in an attempt to fix the troublesome issues.

Google’s phones and other gadgets have had a bumpy ride

Google is re-learning an old adage in the technology business — Hardware is hard.

01 Dec 2017 10:38 AM

The original Pixel was the first premium phone from Google.

Original Pixel phones getting update to new features

with Google rolling out an update to its Pixel launcher, which brings the older Pixels on par with newer devices

24 Nov 2017 12:51 PM

The company says Lens will only improve as it learns more about our surroundings and any manner of other things in the real world.

Google Lens will soon be available via Assistant on all Pixel phones

Lens was first introduced back in May and made available within Google Photos last month as part of the Pixel 2 launch.

22 Nov 2017 11:40 AM

Android as a platform is open source and despite its versatility, it is known to have more security vulnerability than competing systems such as the closed source iOS. Photo: Google Pixel 2

Google arms Pixel 2 against hackers, with a secret chip

Since the dedicated chip is responsible only for this function, it will be tough for the hackers to use software-based bruteforce attack.

15 Nov 2017 12:44 PM

The Pixel Buds comes in three colour variants — Just Black, Clearly White and Kinda Blue.

Google starts shipping its first earbuds

One of the biggest highlights of the Pixel Buds is the real-time translation, which performs language translation from over 40 languages.

13 Nov 2017 1:05 PM

Google has confirmed with the owner that they are sending him a replacement, which will reach him in a week.

Someone bought a Pixel 2, Google ships phone that failed quality control

The incident was reported by an ‘excited’ Pixel 2 owner on Reddit.

24 Oct 2017 10:27 AM

The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, which start at $649 and debuted in stores on Thursday, are the lynchpin of Google’s efforts to take on Apple Inc’s iPhone directly.

Apple iPhone rival Google Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL witnesses a shaky start

Early Pixel 2 users voiced frustration with mishaps, including serious problem with the screen.

24 Oct 2017 9:23 AM

The company's widely used search engine, Gmail, maps, Chrome web browser and other services have yielded a fountain of data the company has used to smarten up its software and gadgets.

Google vies to make even smarter phones, speakers, cameras

Google has been transplanting knowledge into its Pixel line of phones.

07 Oct 2017 9:52 AM

The smartwatch category has seen a slump in sales and many manufacturers like Motorola have given up on the idea of a smart wearable. LG is still making them, but it still unclear whether any more variants will see the light of day.

Google discreetly removed smartwatches from its online store

The latest Google Store lists only have the following categories: Phones, Laptops and Tablets, Virtual Reality, Home and Entertainment.

06 Oct 2017 1:28 PM

Google is yet to announce its 2017 flagship and it seems that the company has been preparing with fierce.

Google competes Apple iPhone 8’s camera; teases next Pixel camera samples

Google’s flagship Pixel and Pixel XL were the leaders in 2016-2017 with the best camera performance out there.

30 Sep 2017 2:01 PM

Google has sought to beef up its hardware capability with deals and product launches. (Photo: AFP)

Google to acquire HTC's Pixel smartphone division in $1.1 billion deal

Google has confirmed its plans to acquire parts of Taiwan-based HTC’s mobile division team for $1.1billion.

21 Sep 2017 11:49 AM

Android 8.0 will bring also bring support for Bluetooth 5.0 technologies, which is currently rumoured to hit HTC’s U11 smartphones.

Android 8.0 to roll out on Pixel and Nexus on August 21

Android 8.0 is slated to bring a lot of user interfaces and under-the-hood enhancements.

14 Aug 2017 8:13 PM

Google has officially announced and released the beta version of Android O, and will release the public final version of Android O in September, where it will announce the name of the Android version.

Google will cease support for Pixel/XL

Google’s current flagship devices, the Pixel and Pixel XL, were launched last year in September.

12 Jun 2017 12:53 PM

The device, alleged as the Google Pixel XL 2, is not confirmed, but online rumours state that the device could be in test mode and probably sport the Snapdragon 835 chipset.

Google Pixel XL 2 appears online, sports Snapdragon 835

Spotted by Twitter user and tipster Roland Quandt, the Pixel next was spotted on GFXBench.

10 Jun 2017 2:45 PM

The Android O upgrade is supposed to have some user specific improvements like multi-display support, better battery life, disappearing notifications, grouped notifications, adaptive icons shapes and more.

Android Nougat development bids goodbye

Google has ended the Beta program for developers for Android Nougat, makes way for Android O developer preview.

06 May 2017 2:29 PM

Google Pixel runs into fingerprint sensor issue on 7.1.2 update

Google’s latest Android 7.1.2 Nougat update has caused some major issues on the device regarding its fingerprint scanner.

17 Apr 2017 3:49 PM

Google offers at least $880 million to LG display for OLED investment

Samsung Galaxy smartphones use the bendable displays, while Apple Inc is expected to start using them in at least some of its next iPhones.

10 Apr 2017 8:11 AM

This indicates that Google will follow Apple’s pattern of launching its smartphone every year. Last year the company unveiled its smartphone in October and is expected to bring the Pixel successor to the table during the same time this year as well.

Google's Rick Osterloh confirms Pixel 2 launch time and pricing

Rick Osterloh at MWC 2017 said that the Pixel smartphone was not a one-time experiment and the successor is in the offing.

04 Mar 2017 11:39 AM

By sticking the launcher code in the Google Search app, Google has enabled deep integration on Android’s primary interface and Google Search.

Google Now launcher will be removed from Play Store in Q1 2017

Devices that have the launcher installed will be able to continue using it, but the app will no longer show up on Play Store

06 Feb 2017 4:21 PM

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