Google Pixel Phones

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  Google Pixel 10 Series to Lack In-Built Magnets Despite Offering Qi 2 Support: Report

  Google's Pixel 10 series is tipped to support Qi 2 wireless charging, but the lineup could need a case to enable wireless charging with the rumoured Pixelsnap accessories. Instead of attaching the magnets in the phones, the company will reportedly include Qi 2 magnets in its own cases. Additionally, Google could launch a dual-port USB Type-C char...

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  Google's June 2025 Pixel Drop Brings AI Sticker Generation to Gboard, Pixel VIPs Widget and Camera Hints

  Google's June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop is now rolling out alongside the Android 16 update for Pixel smartphones. This update introduces a new Pixel VIPs widget for easy contact access and enables AI sticker generation directly within Gboard. Pixel camera app users will receive hints on feature usage, while existing exclusive Pixel features are expan...

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  Pixel 10 Series Colour Options Tipped; Google Could Drop Iconic Hues

  Google Pixel 10 series is expected to be unveiled later this year. The lineup will likely include the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, a 10 Pro XL and a 10 Pro Fold. There have been a barrage of leaks on these phones lately, and a new report has now surfaced online suggesting the colour options of the lineup. As per the report, Google could do away with som...

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  Google Pixel 10 Series to Reportedly Launch on August 20; Prototype Surfaces Suggesting Key Specifications

  Google Pixel 10 series could make its debut in August this year, according to a report. Although the Mountain View-based tech giant generally launches its flagship phones in October, it introduced the Pixel 9 phones earlier than usual last year, and now the Pixel 10 series could follow suit. Meanwhile, a prototype of one of the handsets in the line...

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  Google and TSMC Strike Long-Term Deal to Manufacture Tensor Chips for Pixel Phones: Report

  Google is expected to unveil its Pixel 10 series later this year with its next-generation SoC — Tensor G5. The new chipset is said to be being developed in partnership with TSMC. As we wait for the arrival of new generation Pixel phones with the new custom-built chip, a report coming out of China suggests that Google will continue its partnershi...

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  Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL Leak Hints at Possible Colour Options, Wallpapers

  Google appears to be setting the Pixel 10 series for a possible August launch window. The upcoming lineup, which is expected to include four models — Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold — could ship with the Tensor G5 chipset. As we wait for the formal reveal, a new leak has surfaced hinting at the possible colourway...

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  Android Desktop Mode to Reportedly Debut With Android 17 on Pixel; May Offer Multitasking Capabilities

  Google has been rumoured to be developing a new dedicated first-party desktop mode for Android phones and tablets for years now, and it may be closer to launch than ever before. As per a new leak, the feature, dubbed Android Desktop Mode, was previously expected to arrive with Android 16 this year but may now see its release with Android 17. It is ...

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  Google Pixel Phones Receiving May 2025 Update With Bug Fixes and Latest Security Patch

  Google on Tuesday rolled out the May 2025 update for Pixel devices. It is released as an over-the-air (OTA) update for the company's latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Tablet, and other older models running the latest Android 15 OS. As per Google, the May 2025 update brings fixes for issues related to audio, Bluetooth, and framework. Further, it also bun...

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  Google May Introduce New Samsung DeX-Style Desktop Experience for Phones with Android 16

  Google is said to be developing a new desktop experience for its Pixel phones. As per a report, the latest Android 16 beta update adds a new developer option dubbed “Enable desktop experience features”. It brings the familiar Android taskbar, the three-button navigation access, and other options, when a Pixel running the aforementioned beta is ...

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  Google Pixel Production Could Shift From Vietnam to India as Company Seeks to Diversify Supply Chain

  Google is reportedly considering shifting Pixel smartphone production from Vietnam to India, and the company has conducted talks with local manufacturing partners Foxconn and Dixon. This move will accelerate Google's plans to expand manufacturing expansion, and company appears to be mitigating potential tariff impacts announced by the US on countri...

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  Android 16 Beta 4 Update Reportedly Modifies Clock Font on Pixel Phones; AOD Clocks Get Dynamic Colour

  Google released the Android 16 Beta 4 update last Thursday and while the changelog suggested that it only had fixes for several bugs on Pixel, it allegedly makes some modifications to the user interface (UI) too. According to a report, the update modifies the font for the clock on the Pixel’s status bar. Although the overall appearance remains id...

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  iPhone 17 Pro To Feature Redesigned Rear Camera Panel

  The iPhone 17 Pro is expected to feature a redesigned rear camera panel that stretches the width of the phone, similar to the Google Pixel 9 Pro.

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  Google Pixel 9a Is Now Eligible for Android 16 Beta Programme

  Google released the Android 16 Beta 4 update on Thursday with several fixes for several bugs in tow. However, it also brings crucial news for owners of the latest Google Pixel 9a. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the handset, which was launched on March 19, is now eligible for the Android 16 Beta Programme.

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  Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report

  Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...

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  Gboard Gets New Toolbar and Voice Typing Features on Pixel and Select Other Phones

  Gboard, the virtual keyboard app developed by Google, is bringing new voice typing features for Pixel smartphones and select other devices. Users can now take advantage of voice commands which enable them to add emojis, edit text, turn off the microphone, or send the message. Although Gboard has provided voice typing capabilities for years now, the...