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Leaked Google Pixel 'Audio Memory' poised to remember what you've heard
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Listening in Google's Pixels might have an "Audio Memory" feature in the works that continues to listen for "important" conversations.

This might be the only Android phone deal worth your Prime Day budget
By Sanuj Bhatia Published
Easy savings Prime Day is full of bad phone deals. This Pixel 10a deal isn't one of them.

Is the government listening to you through your phone? Here's what a former CIA officer says
By Sanuj Bhatia Published
The surveillance question A former intelligence officer explains what governments can and cannot do with modern devices.

I changed one Android 17 setting and made my Pixel home screen so much cleaner
By Brady Snyder Published
Hidden names Google upgraded Pixel home screen customization tools with Android 17, and you can now simplify how your apps appear. Here's how to do it.

Android 17 is off to a rough start with new Pixel touchscreen complaints
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Hold off on the update Android 17 is giving some Pixel phones serious touchscreen problems, and until Google rolls out a fix, users may want to hold off on updating.

Android 17 Bubbles finally made me love multitasking on my Pixel
By Brady Snyder Published
More multitasking I love Google's take on floating windows in Android 17, and they make multitasking fun. Here's how to use them.

Android 17 woes continue with Pixel users losing 5G connectivity
By Nickolas Diaz Published
No Connection Pixel users report more problems after Android 17 and state they've lost 5G connectivity.

Google's extensive June security update fixes tons of lingering Pixel problems
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Get your bug fixes! Google detailed its massive June security patch for Pixels, which brings a ton of fixes aimed at solving lingering issues.

I barely use Gemini's default chatbot after trying the new Gemini Live interface
By Brady Snyder Published
Lively Gemini Live Google recently overhauled the Gemini app, but the main chatbot experience isn't the best part. Gemini Live is finally useful for everyday queries.

Google's new Home Speaker is here: Gemini built-in, upgraded sound, and a $99 price tag
By Sanuj Bhatia Published
Gemini comes home Google's new Home Speaker pairs Gemini AI with upgraded audio and a surprisingly affordable $99 price tag.

Wear OS 7 is here with better battery life and a massive smart home upgrade
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Wear OS 7 updates Wear OS 7 brings smarter features, better battery life, and deeper Gemini integration to Pixel Watches, though Google's most exciting AI upgrades are still coming later this year.

Android 17 is finally here — here's what's new and who's getting it
By Sanuj Bhatia Published
Download now Check your Pixel phone — Android 17 is rolling out right now!

Google's June Pixel Drop is rolling out, and we're unraveling what's coming with Android 17
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Sizzling patch Google's huge June Pixel Drop has a few features you need to know about for Android 17's full release.

School's out: Android preps updated parental controls for kids alongside Android 17
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Freedom! Android 17 is here, and so are Google's updated parental controls for kids as school lets out for the summer.

Your inbox might finally get quieter now that Google is taking down a major AI scam ring
By Jay Bonggolto Published
A double-edged sword Google is teaming up with the FBI to sue the massive scam ring that weaponized Gemini to flood your phone with phishing texts.

Escaping the loop? Google speaks up about that huge Pixel booting problem
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Frustrations... again Pixels have been suffering from a frustrating bootloop issue, and Google has reportedly spoken up about it, offering a (hopeful) solution.

Android 17's newest feature feels like it was built for TikTok
By Sanuj Bhatia Published
More than bug fixes Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 introduces the new Screen Reactions feature alongside bug fixes.

Chromecast users have had it: remotes struggle after update ruins their connection
By Nickolas Diaz Published
Oh boy Chromecast users report problems with their remote and its inability to keep a proper connection after a recent patch.
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