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February Android security patches are rolling out now to Pixel phones; others to follow
Google's detailed what's coming in Android's February security patches today, with the updates rolling out to Pixel phones immediately alongside a small platform update.
Pixel phones move up to Android 9.0 (PQ2A.190205.001/2/3, depending on model),...
[Great Deal] $300 off the Pixel 3 range at JB Hifi
If you've been waiting for the right time to grab a Pixel 3, that time may have just arrived with JB Hifi offering $300 off the range of Pixel 3 phones.
If you're...
DxOMark launches a selfie camera test and proceeds to rank the Samsung Galaxy Note9...
DxOMark is considered by most to be a fairly definitive source for smartphone camera quality ratings. Their tests are in-depth and extremely involved but there has always been one thing lacking- a selfie...
Netflix adds HDR support for Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL
Far from being a simple streaming service, Netflix delivers content to be enjoyed on the postage-stamp sized screen of your smartphone, all the way up to 4K content to blow your mind on the...
Alex’s top tech picks for 2018
It's that time of the year again and 2018 has been an interesting year for Google, Android and its many partner manufacturers. We have seen the rise of the mid range smartphones, and home...
Australian Google Store adds $200 discount on Pixel 3/Pixel 3XL and discount on two...
Google has expanded their existing Christmas specials for the annual Boxing Day sales offering a discount on the Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL as well as if you want to purchase multiple Google...
Harvey Norman discounts Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel Stand and official cases by...
If you're looking for a deal on the Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL or even just some cheaper accessories, then Harvey Norman has your back with a 10% off sale currently on offer, but...
Android’s longstanding “Can’t Connect to Camera” bug rears its ugly head once again, this...
For as long as we can remember Android has had a bug in random devices where the system is unable to connect to the camera giving a "fatal error". We have even seen...
[Update: Google working on a fix] Google Pixel 3 owners seeing (or not seeing)...
First it was memory management issues, then missing photos and now it's missing text messages, at least that's what some Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL owners are seeing.
First spotted by Android Police...
Review: The Google Pixel Stand – is it worth the price?
The Pixel 3 phones are not the first from Google with wireless charging. However, it has been a while since the Nexus 6. In 2018, wireless charging is a lot faster and safer than...
Google releases November Security patch for Android – Pixel and Nexus updates now available
As expected, Google has this morning released the November security patch for Android, with updates available now for selected Pixel and Nexus devices.
There's two releases as per usual, one dated the 1st of November...
Custom Recovery, TWRP, arrives for Pixel 3 phones — let the modding begin
Each year Google make it harder and harder for enthusiasts to tinker with their devices with more and more security. A custom recovery is the easiest way to tinker with a device and...
The Pixel 3 is available to purchase from carriers and other stores today
The Google Pixel phones are well known these days, although there still doesn't seem to be an overwhelming number of them sold. For those who have been waiting to purchase a Pixel 3...
Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL — Australian Review
It’s the phone review we all wait for every year, of perhaps the most leaked phones ever. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL review.
Scott and I have already written up our preliminary...
Pixel 3 phones need a certified charger to reach 10W charging speeds
The Pixel 3 series of phones marks the re-introduction of wireless charging to the Google stable. Google have chosen Qi as their preferred wireless charging standard, except that their wireless charging is not...