Google may have quietly fixed this frustrating Pixel gesture

by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | Google, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 10, News

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The December 2025 update for Pixels, which introduces Android 16 QPR2, has improved the responsiveness of the Quick Tap gesture. Users report consistent success triggering actions with double-back tap, as compared to the...

Your Pixel phone can now be used as a webcam for the Nintendo Switch 2

by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | Google, Google Pixel, News, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch

TL;DR Google Pixel phones can now function as USB webcams for the Nintendo Switch 2’s GameChat feature. Early testing showed incompatibility issues between the two devices, but users confirm the connection now works seamlessly. This allows Pixel owners to join video...

Android 16’s best new trick lets you theme all your icons with two taps; here’s how

by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | Android 16, Android Launchers, Features, Google, Google Pixel

Android 16 got its second major update earlier this week, with QPR2 rolling out as the December update for Pixel phones. This was such a significant milestone with many features we’ve heard about for months stepping out of testing and coming to our phones on a stable...

Android 16 QPR2 secret: How to turn off your Pixel’s annoying background blur

by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | Android 16, Google Pixel, Guides

If you recently updated your Pixel phone to Android 16 QPR2, you’ve probably noticed that there are a lot of new features for you to play with. With improved app icon customization, lock screen widgets, and more, QPR2 is a darn good update. One of the more interesting...

Did the December Pixel update break some gesture input? You’re not alone

by dbadmin | Dec 4, 2025 | Google Pixel, News

Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Some Pixel owners say the December update stopped the notification shade from opening normally in One-Handed Mode. Reports span several models, but others say theirs still works, so the issue isn’t universal. Google...

You can finally force most apps to dark mode on your Pixel; here’s how

by dbadmin | Dec 4, 2025 | Android 16, Android apps, Features, Google, Google Pixel, Software Update

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority With Android QPR2, which started rolling out a few days ago in early December, Google is bringing a slew of cool new features to Android — specifically its Pixel phones. One of these is a feature I’m sure many of you have...