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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...
A month with the Otterbox Commuter for Google Pixel
A month ago, we wrote about Otterbox's release of its signature mobile phone cases for Google's (then) new Pixel range of smartphones. We asked Otterbox to send us a couple, and obligingly, they did....
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...
New update adds two new ‘Moves’ to the Pixel’s repertoire
There is a new update to Android 7.1 coming to some Pixel users that is awakening a couple of dormant features. The Pixels new 'moves' are double tap to check phone (wake) and lift...
Google tells how they built the Pixel Better, Faster, Stronger for security
Security is important and Google knows it, but do you know what's more important? The perception of security. Now I don't mean that's actually more important but if people don't perceive a device as...
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...
Google’s latest Pixel Tips videos walks new users through some Android basics
Whilst most of you reading this site are probably Android enthusiasts or at least Android Users, it's fairly obvious Google is attempting to court new users to the platform with their Pixel line of...
Want a cheap Pixel? Kogan is selling the Pixel (slightly) cheaper than retail
Everyone wants a bargain, and when you looking at a phone priced between $1079 - $1419 a bargain isn't such a bad idea. An enterprising reader came up with a way a few weeks...
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...
If you’re in New Zealand and want a Google Pixel really, try PBTech
If you're in New Zealand and wanting a Google Pixel, then you're probably only too well aware that New Zealand wasn't included by Google as a launch country. In fact, Pixel is only available...
Google releases new OTAs and Factory Images for Pixels, Nexus with November security patches
Google has released its updates for Android including the November security updates, and they are now available as factory images and OTA .zip files for owners of Pixel and Pixel XL handsets, as well...
Root For Google Pixel Phones Updated With Important Bug Fix
Many of us obtain root access on our devices as soon as possible, though maybe not a many as used to. If you are a 'rooter', the problem is that there are often bugs...