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Bootloader locked down on some Pixel 2 phones bought from Google
One good thing with the Pixel phones bought directly from Google (and other places in Australia) is that the bootloader can be unlocked for users to tinker with the software as they see fit....
In Pictures: Lifeproof Fre Live 360° case for Pixel 2
Just last week we told you about Lifeproof's Fre for Pixel 2, and now we've got one to show off for you. The black and lime colour is a bit .. loud .. I...
PSA: If you’re buying one of the new fabric cases for Google’s Pixel, prepare...
While Google's fabric cases for the Pixel 2 line certainly look great, they come with a major downside. Being covered in fabric means they're a little more prone to discolouration than other materials, and...
Unlock and root your Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL
Android has come a long way and - for many functions - root access to the operating system is not required any more but for some out there this isn't enough. Some want to...
November Google Pixel 2 updates include some fixes for that display
Earlier today we reported that the November security fixes were rolling out to Pixel 2 phones (as well as other Google phones). It is now apparent that within these OTAs and factory images...
Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL — Australian Review
There is little doubt that, in the Pixel 2 range, Google have made some of the most conservatively brilliant phones from a design standpoint; they feel so light and instantly palm-able that they feel...
Head in to a Telstra store to check out the Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL...
If you've been following the news today you'll know that the Pixel 2 floodgates have opened with Google, JB and Telstra all starting pre-orders for the Pixel 2 phones. Telstra has taken the initiative...
Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL now available to order from JB HiFi –...
Google has this morning opened the floodgates for orders on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL on the Google Store, and retailer JB HiFi has also begun taking pre-orders as well - but...
Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL now available to order on Australian Google Store
Go, go, go! Google has this morning begun taking pre-orders for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL on the Australian Google Store.
As they were announced, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are...
Google confirms Pixel 2 launches in Australia on October 31st
There's been no official word since they announced the phones on October 4th on when we'll be able to buy a Pixel 2 (or Pixel 2 XL) in Australia but it's now official: October...
Google’s Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are here — Australian first-look
It was just on two weeks ago when Google announced its new Pixel 2 range at its event in San Francisco, California. Of course, Jason was there and we have his first impressions, but...
Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will go on-sale on the 31st of October...
The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL aren't yet on-sale or up for pre-order in Australia but thanks to those pesky internal memos we have a date for when they'll be in-store: October 31st.
The...
Check out these Pixel 2 camera sample photos and videos
We can't yet pre-order the Pixel 2 as yet here in Australia, but with the phone announced it seems Google is opening up about the camera today offering photo and video samples.
We've seen...
Google explains why we’re saying goodbye to the 3.5mm audio jack on the Pixel...
Readers and industry commentators alike are miffed about the absence of the 3.5mm headphone jack on Google's new Pixel 2 phones. Hearing the complaints loud and clear, Google has taken to its product...
Google Pixel 2 phones come with an 18W PD charger but can support up...
Update (Oct 7): Since this story was published, Benson has updated his Google+ post to include a new clarification that the Pixel 2 phones will not actually support 27W charging and that the included...