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Google announces new partnership for same day Pixel repairs, USA only
The Pixel, Phone by Google is here, it's great and it's relatively expensive. Part of the justification provided for the premium price --apart from it being a superb phone -- was that the Pixel...
This video was shot entirely on a Pixel by Google; amazing cinematic 4K demo
When I first saw 4K content, I was reminded of the first time I saw Doom 3D on a PC back in the early 90s. Goosebumps, hair standing on end, thinking just "wow". Well,...
Google Pixel Roll-up: How do they go in water, being dropped and destroyed?
It's now been three days since the release of the Pixel and Pixel XL (from herewith to be known collectively as Pixels) and a lot more people have them, including myself. I have not...
Root Access for the Google Pixel and Pixel XL: Is it possible?
When the Pixel Phones (I'm just going to call them Pixels from now on for sake of ease but when I do so I am referring to the Pixel Phones of 2016) were announced...
Opinion: The Google Pixel phones are more important than people realise
So the Google phones for 2016 have launched - the 5” Pixel and the 5.5” Pixel XL, so far so good. They're getting great reviews generally speaking, they're even impressing some of the hardest-to-please...
iFixit unceremoniously tears the Pixel asunder
Getting the iFixtit teardown treatment is almost a rite of passage for a smartphone these days, and Google's latest devices have just had theirs. So how did the Pixels perform? The HTC-made device received...
Flexi Gel cases for your new Google Pixel or Pixel XL are now in...
If you're looking for affordable, minimally styled protection for your new Pixel or Pixel XL, then look no further than the Ausdroid Shop. We've got affordable clear gel cases for both the Pixel and...
Have you got a Google Pixel on Telstra? Does your VoLTE work?
After finally reaching the end of the week, it's time to set up our new phones if you've joined us in buying a new Pixel or Pixel XL this week. If you're a Telstra...
Google release the Pixel factory images, OTA images and Binaries on to their developer...
It's happened, Google has released the factory images, OTA images and binaries for their brand new Pixel phones. For those who were worried they may not do this, worry no more. The Pixel may...
Google recruits YouTubers to promote the Pixel in their latest round of videos
Google is continuing their strong advertising push with their Made By Google Pixel, Phone by Google advertising campaign. In the latest set of 3 videos, Google has provided 3 popular (apparently) YouTube stars with...
Pixel News round-up for launch day in Australia
With the huge amount of news during the days it's difficult to cover everything while still giving the important stuff the coverage it deserves, especially at this time of year. To roll things up...
Google announce the winners of the 2nd annual Material Design Awards
What's the use of a beautiful design paradigm if no one uses it? As part of their multi-faceted approach to promoting and encouraging developers to adopt the Material Design principles, Google started the Material...
Google brings Chrome Canary to Android
Do you fancy yourself a pioneer on the blistering edge? Do you like to have the latest thing before it's even officially a thing? Do you have a penchant for buggy and occasionally completely...
Google would like you to by a new phone according to their latest video
It may not be terribly surprising that on the day Google releases a new and admittedly awesome phone that they would like you to buy one, but that's just what their latest video ad...
Protect your Google Pixel or Pixel XL with Incipio’s DualPro Cases, available now at...
Getting a new phone is exciting, but then comes the sometimes-daunting task of protecting it. With customers picking up Google's new Pixel phones today, it's good to hear about case options becoming available to...