Is mandatory battery throttling coming for more Pixels with poor battery health? (APK teardown)

by dbadmin | Jul 2, 2025 | Authority Insights, Battery, Google, Google Pixel, News

Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority Google could potentially force Battery Health Assistance to remain enabled on Pixel phones with poor battery health. Users may not be able to change/disable the feature until they replace their phone’s battery. Pixel 9a users...

Google is playing a dangerous game with the Pixel 10 Pro

by dbadmin | Jul 1, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 10

We’re less than two months out from when we expect Google to launch the Pixel 10 series, and yesterday, we saw one of the most significant leaks yet. Android Headlines published “official” specifications for the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, and assuming they’re...

Pixels lack this key calling feature in many markets, but there is a possible solution

by dbadmin | Jun 30, 2025 | Google Pixel, News, Samsung

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The GSMA has told Android Authority it could work with Google to broadly enable VoLTE around the world. Google Pixel phones lack VoLTE support in most markets where Pixels aren’t sold. This news comes months after Samsung and...

5 things I’ll miss the most when I ditch my Google Pixel phone

by dbadmin | Jun 27, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Pixel, smartphones

Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority I first dabbled with Pixel phones when I received 2019’s Pixel 4, but I fully committed to the brand when I bought my Pixel 7 Pro in 2022. Unfortunately, I’ve already decided that I won’t be buying another Pixel phone for a...

Google starts rolling out Pixel Camera ‘education hub’ to help you master every feature

by dbadmin | Jun 27, 2025 | Google, Google Pixel, News

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google has started rolling out the education hub in the Pixel Camera app. The feature was announced in the June Pixel Drop. It allows users to learn how to use various Pixel Camera features and is rolling out on version 9.9 of...

Pixel setup could soon include a key step to keep scammers off your phone calls (APK teardown)

by dbadmin | Jun 26, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Phone app, Google Pixel, News

Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Google seems to be planning to integrate Scam Detection and Call Screen features into the Pixel device setup process. Currently, these protective features need to be manually enabled by users, so there’s a fair chance many...