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Google Pixel 10 Series GPU Driver Update Reportedly Confirmed by Company
Google has reportedly confirmed ongoing GPU driver updates for the Pixel 10 series, but has not promised a major graphics overhaul. The Pixel 10 currently runs Imagination PowerVR driver 24.3, while the newer 25.1 version with Vulkan 1.4 and Android 16 support has yet to arrive. Users report GPU instability, battery drain, and video playback issues...
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Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Explodes During YouTuber's Durability Test
YouTuber Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything tested the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold in his durability series, where the foldable’s battery exploded and emitted smoke during a bend test. Nelson had also questioned the phone’s IP68 rating, noting the hinge isn’t dust-resistant. He criticised Google’s claims of improved durability, stating the de...
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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Teardown Video Hints at a Repair-Friendly Design, Easily Removable Battery
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL was launched last month and a teardown video of the smartphone highlights design choices by Google. The latest teardown video of the Pixel 10 Pro XL by JerryRigEverything reveals that the design allows for a much cleaner and safer removal of the old battery and a straightforward installation of a new one.
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Google Offers Free Battery Replacements For Pixel Phones. Check If You Are Eligible
Google will also implement a mandatory Android 16 update to all Pixel 6a devices to improve battery efficiency.
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Google Pixel 6a to Get Mandatory Android 16 Update to Fix Battery Overheating Issues
Google on Wednesday announced the Battery Performance Program for the Pixel 6a. As part of this initiative, all Pixel 6a users will receive a mandatory update to Android 16. While the tech giant has already released the next iteration of the Android operating system (OS) for its phones from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 9 series, the Pixel 6a has not be...
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Android 16 Beta 4.1 With Fixes for 4K Video Recording, Battery Drain Issues Rolling Out for Pixel
Google on Wednesday rolled out the Android 16 Beta 4.1 to developers and testers. Initially available on Pixel devices, it arrives as the latest testing version of Google’s operating system with fixes for several bugs that have impacted users in previous versions. This includes rectifications for issues related to 4K video recording, haptics, wea...
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Android 16 Beta 4 Rolling Out With Fixes for Developer and User-Reported Issues, Expanded OEM Support
Google on Thursday rolled out the Android 16 Beta 4 to developers and testers. The latest testing version of Google's smartphone operating system arrives with fixes for several issues that were reported by developers and users in the previous update. This includes rectifications related to excessive power drain, delayed haptic feedback, and Pixel W...
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Android 16 Beta 3.2 With Battery Drain Fix, System Stability Improvements Rolling Out for Pixel Devices
Google has rolled out the Android 16 Beta 3.2 update to developers and beta testers. Introduced for select Pixel devices, it brings fixes for bugs related to unusual battery drain, miscalibrated haptic feedback, and other issues. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, it arrives as the latest testing version of Google's smartphone operating sys...
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Google Releases New Pixel 4a Update, Affected Owners Can Claim Eligible for Free Battery Replacement
Google announced the Pixel 4a back in 2020, which reached its software end cycle with the Android 13 update. Now, Google confirmed that it is releasing an update to Pixel 4a units this week. The software update will address the battery performance stability of the old Pixel smartphone. In certain Pixel 4a phones the software update will reduce avai...
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Google Pixel 8a Review: A for Ambition
It packs in everything one would expect from a premium smartphone. This includes a design refresh which puts it in line with more high-end devices from Google, like its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Google’s also thrown in its Tensor G3 and this adds a lot of AI-enabled features which were not available on the Pixel 7a. However, all of this comes at a...
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Google Pixel 8 Users Complaining About Poor Battery Life Along With Overheating: All Details
Owners of Google’s latest Pixel 8 smartphone, which packs in the latest Tensor G3 processor from the brand are now complaining about poor battery life with regular usage. The issues even include overheating and poor connectivity when using mobile data, which is similar to what many experienced with the Pixel 7 series as well.
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Google Pixel 6, Pixel 7 Series Battery-Draining Bug Fix Rolling Out to Users: Report
Google recently rolled out an update in May that reportedly caused battery life issues and overheating for some Pixel users. The Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series of smartphones were mainly affected. Google has said that they were aware of the issue and has reportedly started rolling out a server side fix for the bug.
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Google Pixel 7 Pro Display Draining Its Battery Faster: Report
The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have just gone on sale in India. But a report has now pointed out how the display on the bigger Pixel 7 Pro seems to drain its battery a lot quicker than expected. Research conducted by the source explains that it consumes more power compared to similar sized displays on competing smartphones.
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Google Rolls Out First Patch for Pixel Smartphones Running Android 13
The new September 2022 patch brings several improvements but focuses mainly on the battery drain and charging-related issues that have been plaguing Pixel smartphones since the upgrade to Android 13.
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Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Fingerprint Scanner Breaks Once Battery Is Fully Discharged, Some Users Report
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are found to break their fingerprint scanner once you completely discharge their batteries. Some affected users have reported the issue on Reddit, while some others have taken it to the Google Issue Tracker site.
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Google Pixel 10 Series GPU Driver Update Reportedly Confirmed by Company
Google has reportedly confirmed ongoing GPU driver updates for the Pixel 10 series, but has not promised a major graphics overhaul. The Pixel 10 currently runs Imagination PowerVR driver 24.3, while the newer 25.1 version with Vulkan 1.4 and Android 16 support has yet to arrive. Users report GPU instability, battery drain, and video playback issues...
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Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Explodes During YouTuber's Durability Test
YouTuber Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything tested the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold in his durability series, where the foldable’s battery exploded and emitted smoke during a bend test. Nelson had also questioned the phone’s IP68 rating, noting the hinge isn’t dust-resistant. He criticised Google’s claims of improved durability, stating the de...
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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Teardown Video Hints at a Repair-Friendly Design, Easily Removable Battery
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL was launched last month and a teardown video of the smartphone highlights design choices by Google. The latest teardown video of the Pixel 10 Pro XL by JerryRigEverything reveals that the design allows for a much cleaner and safer removal of the old battery and a straightforward installation of a new one.
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Google Offers Free Battery Replacements For Pixel Phones. Check If You Are Eligible
Google will also implement a mandatory Android 16 update to all Pixel 6a devices to improve battery efficiency.
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Google Pixel 6a to Get Mandatory Android 16 Update to Fix Battery Overheating Issues
Google on Wednesday announced the Battery Performance Program for the Pixel 6a. As part of this initiative, all Pixel 6a users will receive a mandatory update to Android 16. While the tech giant has already released the next iteration of the Android operating system (OS) for its phones from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 9 series, the Pixel 6a has not be...
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Android 16 Beta 4.1 With Fixes for 4K Video Recording, Battery Drain Issues Rolling Out for Pixel
Google on Wednesday rolled out the Android 16 Beta 4.1 to developers and testers. Initially available on Pixel devices, it arrives as the latest testing version of Google’s operating system with fixes for several bugs that have impacted users in previous versions. This includes rectifications for issues related to 4K video recording, haptics, wea...
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Android 16 Beta 4 Rolling Out With Fixes for Developer and User-Reported Issues, Expanded OEM Support
Google on Thursday rolled out the Android 16 Beta 4 to developers and testers. The latest testing version of Google's smartphone operating system arrives with fixes for several issues that were reported by developers and users in the previous update. This includes rectifications related to excessive power drain, delayed haptic feedback, and Pixel W...
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Android 16 Beta 3.2 With Battery Drain Fix, System Stability Improvements Rolling Out for Pixel Devices
Google has rolled out the Android 16 Beta 3.2 update to developers and beta testers. Introduced for select Pixel devices, it brings fixes for bugs related to unusual battery drain, miscalibrated haptic feedback, and other issues. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, it arrives as the latest testing version of Google's smartphone operating sys...
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Google Releases New Pixel 4a Update, Affected Owners Can Claim Eligible for Free Battery Replacement
Google announced the Pixel 4a back in 2020, which reached its software end cycle with the Android 13 update. Now, Google confirmed that it is releasing an update to Pixel 4a units this week. The software update will address the battery performance stability of the old Pixel smartphone. In certain Pixel 4a phones the software update will reduce avai...
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Google Pixel 8a Review: A for Ambition
It packs in everything one would expect from a premium smartphone. This includes a design refresh which puts it in line with more high-end devices from Google, like its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Google’s also thrown in its Tensor G3 and this adds a lot of AI-enabled features which were not available on the Pixel 7a. However, all of this comes at a...
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Google Pixel 8 Users Complaining About Poor Battery Life Along With Overheating: All Details
Owners of Google’s latest Pixel 8 smartphone, which packs in the latest Tensor G3 processor from the brand are now complaining about poor battery life with regular usage. The issues even include overheating and poor connectivity when using mobile data, which is similar to what many experienced with the Pixel 7 series as well.
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Google Pixel 6, Pixel 7 Series Battery-Draining Bug Fix Rolling Out to Users: Report
Google recently rolled out an update in May that reportedly caused battery life issues and overheating for some Pixel users. The Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series of smartphones were mainly affected. Google has said that they were aware of the issue and has reportedly started rolling out a server side fix for the bug.
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Google Pixel 7 Pro Display Draining Its Battery Faster: Report
The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have just gone on sale in India. But a report has now pointed out how the display on the bigger Pixel 7 Pro seems to drain its battery a lot quicker than expected. Research conducted by the source explains that it consumes more power compared to similar sized displays on competing smartphones.
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Google Rolls Out First Patch for Pixel Smartphones Running Android 13
The new September 2022 patch brings several improvements but focuses mainly on the battery drain and charging-related issues that have been plaguing Pixel smartphones since the upgrade to Android 13.
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Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Fingerprint Scanner Breaks Once Battery Is Fully Discharged, Some Users Report
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are found to break their fingerprint scanner once you completely discharge their batteries. Some affected users have reported the issue on Reddit, while some others have taken it to the Google Issue Tracker site.
