Some Pixels are bricked and Google apparently won’t help

by dbadmin | Aug 26, 2025 | Google, Google Pixel, News

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority A Redditor has claimed that many owners of older Pixel phones are suffering from bricked devices. The problem purportedly occurs after switching slots, flashing certain ROMs, downgrading the OS, or installing the June 2025...

New survey suggests Google has work to do with Pixel 10’s Pro Res Zoom

by dbadmin | Aug 25, 2025 | Google, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 10, News, Photography, Polls, Survey Results

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The Google Pixel 10 Pro phones introduced a Pro Res Zoom feature for improved long-range zoom. Google says this uses a diffusion-based AI model to effectively generate details. Some early Pro Res Zoom samples dropped online...

The Pixel Recorder’s Expressive redesign is rolling out now, but it’s not a total win

by dbadmin | Aug 25, 2025 | Google, Google Pixel, Material 3 Expressive, News

Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority The Pixel Recorder app has received a visual overhaul in line with Google’s Material 3 Expressive style. Expect changes like a larger play button, more prominent toggles, and larger waveforms. The app also takes a step back by...

Google will soon make it easier to find out what’s wrong with your Pixel (APK teardown)

by dbadmin | Aug 25, 2025 | Android, Authority Insights, Google, Google Pixel, News

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google is testing new diagnostics options for Pixel devices. This new option combines discrete options into a single dashboard to test if there’s anything wrong with your phone. It also introduces a new AI-powered search...

5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 10

by dbadmin | Aug 25, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 10, Google Pixel 9, Google Pixel 9a, OnePlus 13R, Samsung Galaxy S25

Google’s Pixel 10 series is an impressive showing, and among all the new phones, it’s the base model Pixel 10 that has stolen so much of the spotlight. With a triple camera setup (including a new dedicated telephoto camera), Qi2 magnetic charging, and the same Tensor...

Google’s rollout of Bluetooth audio sharing on Pixels has been a mess

by dbadmin | Aug 24, 2025 | Bluetooth, Features, Google, Google Pixel, Google Pixel Buds

Google’s new Pixel Buds 2a lack Bluetooth audio sharing, highlighting a confusing and inconsistent implementation of the Auracast feature across Pixel devices. The feature is mysteriously disabled on the Pixel Buds Pro 2 when paired with a Pixel phone and artificially...