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Android May security patch is rolling out
If you own a Pixel device, check for updates because the May security patch is rolling out. While not all phones get them, it's an important step in maintaining your privacy and data security...
Phil’s best of tech in 2020
Normally when it comes to the end of a year, I enjoy looking back at what’s happened and the goodies we got to take a look at. This year, as a general rule, I...
Google releases the December Pixel Feature Drop with a lot of new features for...
One of the best reasons to buy a Google Pixel is the regular updates they receive. Google have also begun dropping regular feature updates (every three months) bringing new features to their Pixels,...
Google selling a Barely Blue Pixel 4a in the US
The colours that Google has launched their smartphones in this year has been fairly limited. Their cheapest phone, the Pixel 4a only came in a black colour. Now they are selling a...
Google Pixel 4a scores a very impressive 111 on DxOMark
We have often been critical of DxOMark, especially of how some manufacturers seem to be able to game their testing systems. We've seen phones get great scores from them but in real...
November security patch brings many Pixel fixes including much-needed Android Auto bug squashing
The first week of every month Google releases security updates for their Pixel phones and of course this month is no different with Google rolling out the November security patch. This month's update...
October security patches rolling out to Pixel devices bringing with it the first bug...
One of the best things about buying a Google Pixel is the speed with which you will receive updates. Today the October security update is rolling out to supported Pixel devices -- Pixel...
Google will now tell you if there is a filter on your selfie
Filters have improved a lot over the years, so much so that many manufacturers have a smoothing/softening/"beauty mode" filter on by default for their selfies. Google has completed some research into the effect...
2020 Pixel line up, specs shoot out, which phone get’s what, and what’s the...
With Google unveiling their last two phones of 2020, we can now look back at the last few months of Pixel hardware and take stock of where Google's phone line has ended up. With...
Rumour: Telstra to sell the Google Pixel 4a
Every new phone release results in rumours before and after about the specs and availability at various retailers. It's the latter that we've received a tip on from an inside source suggesting that...
Some users are being advised their Pixel 4a deliveries are delayed
It's seems the hype and possibly COVID-19 production delays over the Pixel 4a are causing some issues, with some users getting an email from Google advising their Pixel 4a deliveries are delayed.
The email, which...
Pixel 4a now has has factory images and Beta enrolment availble
If you’ve picked yourself up a Pixel 4a (or had a previous Pixel device) and enjoy messing with root or custom ROMs then you probably have needed a factory image. If you haven’t needed...
The Google Pixel 4a is already on its way to some people, not Australians
The Google Pixel 4a was delayed several times this year but it seems that Google is doing their best to get it into hands as early as possible as some in the US are...
Google Pixel 4a — Complete Review
What do you truly need in a modern smartphone in 2020? What are the essential features, components and designs that define good enough? The Pixel 4a sets out to answer that question and...
Google rolls out Android 11 Beta 3 to supported Pixel phones, final version next
Last month we saw Android 11 Beta 2 pushed out to Pixel phones and time has marched on, as has the Google engineering team with more bug fixes for Android 11. As such...