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Pixel Phone’s Camera Security Flaw Patched And Ready For Distribution
Recently a flaw was discovered in the security of the Pixel and the Pixel XL phones that allowed a user to be "tracked". The good news is that the flaw has already been patched...
Some Google Pixel phones are randomly freezing up, becoming unresponsive for a minute or...
It has been reported that Google Pixel users are randomly experiencing their phones freezing, becoming unresponsive for anywhere from a few seconds to a couple of minutes. This first arose in November, according to the...
Google investigating issues with the Pixel’s new double-tap to wake ‘move’
With their latest Android 7.1.1 update, Google introduced two new 'moves' to the Pixels, Double-tap to wake and Lift phone to wake. We've been noticing some inconsistencies with how well the Pixels respond to...
Google Product Forums and Reddit are filling with reports of Google Pixel speaker issues
No sooner than we receive a tip about something Pixel related do we see the same tip appearing on other news sites; that tells us someone wants a message spread, and this is one...
Telstra has unblocked the Android 7.1.1 Pixel update
If you were a Telstra customer who had a Google Pixel phone -- you know the up to $1419 device with guaranteed updates from Google -- it turns out no matter how many times...
Want some Aussie Pixel ads? OK, Google Australia has you covered
Look, all of those Pixel ads have been great, well most of them anyway. However, as a Green and canary yellow Gold wearing member of Australia they're just not Aussie enough. Now I'm not...
Google’s latest Pixel ad shows of its Daydream prowess
There is no doubt that Google has stepped up their advertising for the Pixel compared to any of their previous devices. On a recent All About Android Podcast appearance, Hiroshi Lockheimer outwardly admitted that...
Android 7.1.1 update now ready for download from Google – Factory images, OTAs now...
It's December 6th and right on schedule, Google has released the latest Android update to Android 7.1.1 for all of their currently supported hardware. If you've got a Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 6P, Nexus...
How To Add New Moves To Your Google Pixel
Last week we reported on some new "Moves" that were rolling out to Pixel phones in Canada. As Duncan wrote, the Pixels new ‘Moves’ are double tap to check phone (wake) and lift phone...
Get a Pixel by Google from Telstra, and get a free Daydream View
Have you been looking for a Google Pixel and Daydream View combo? If so, Telstra might just have a deal for you. Until Christmas Day (well we're assuming Christmas eve but we guess you...
Chainfire Updates Google Pixel Phones’ SuperSU And Root Process To Work With TWRP Alpha...
Yesterday afternoon TRWP was released for the Pixel phones, albeit in an alpha form. Unfortunately the alpha version broke root access and as such was fairly useless as there is nothing to flash with...
TWRP For Google Pixel Phones Released. Warning though, it is VERY Alpha
Back in mid-late October I reported on the progress of root access and a custom recovery for the Google Pixel phones. We have since seen root access arrive for them but due to the...
Huawei confirms they turned down opportunity to build Google’s Pixel phones
I've said it once this year and I'll say it again: 2016 is a very Pixelly year and you would think any company would love to be associated with it. The Google Pixel...
Google might have two new live cases on the way, suggests Verizon listing
Google's Live Cases offer something a little bit different to encase your phone, something beyond the basic colours (often black) of most phone cases. Live Cases allow customers to make their own truly unique...
Dirty Cow lives on, as Google’s November Bug Fix didn’t fix it
A flaw called Dirty Cow was recently discovered that allows the security of the Android bootloader to be bypassed. Most Linux distros have patched the bug but it seems that Google are yet...