Pixel 8 Series

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  Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro Global Variant Visits Geekbench; Tipped to Launch Alongside Xiaomi 17 Series

  Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro’s global variant has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the same octa core Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which powers its Chinese counterpart. This suggests that the device could be launched in select global markets soon. The tablet was unveiled in China in September 2025, along with the Xiaomi Pad 8, Xiaomi 1...

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  Motorola Signature Launched in India With Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, Triple 50-Megapixel Camera: Price, Features

  Motorola Signature has been launched in India. The handset is set to go on sale in the country via Flipkart in Pantone Martini Olive and Pantone Carbon colour options. The phone features up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 internal storage. An octa core Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset from Qualcomm, which is built on a 3nm process, powers...

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  Google Pixel Phones Reportedly Receive Second December Update With Fixes for Battery, Touch Issues

  Google is rolling out a small second December 2025 update for select Pixel phones, following the Android 16 QPR2 release and December Pixel Drop. Reddit users report that the roughly 25MB OTA is reaching some Pixel 8, 9, and 10 models, mainly in the US, with limited availability elsewhere. Google has not shared official details, but Verizon says th...

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  Google Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold Extended Repair Program for Specific Hardware Issues Announced

  Google has announced extended support programs for select Pixel 9 series phones after identifying hardware issues. The programs cover the Pixel 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold, and began on December 8, 2025. The Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL are eligible for free display replacements for up to three years, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold may qualify for a fu...

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  Best Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers of 2025: Apple Watch Series 11, Google Pixel Watch 4, Huawei Band 10 and More

  There's a growing demand for smartwatches and fitness trackers in India, and we've seen quite a few devices make their way to the Gadgets 360 reviews team. From fitness bands counting steps and calories to slim rings offering minimalist designs, many of these devices rely on AI to offer smarter features. Beyond owning a tracker, AI-driven coaching ...

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  Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Pro First Impressions

  Xiaomi is making a leap from the 15 to the 17 series in an effort to challenge Apple. We got our hands on the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Pro for a limited period ahead of the early 2026 India release. The Xiaomi 17 will be the latest addition from the company to the compact flagship range, joining the likes of the Vivo X200 FE and OnePlus 13s. The Xiaomi 17 ...

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  Google Pixel Phones to Get November 2025 Update Soon, Details Leak Online

  Google is set to release the November 2025 Pixel update soon, following a brief Verizon leak that revealed key details. The update is said to include the latest Android security patch, stability improvements, and fixes for audio issues, charging performance, and camera colour issues. Build numbers BP3A.251105.015 and BD3A.251105.010.E1 are said to ...

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  Global Premium Smartphone Sales Hit Record High in H1 2025 as Google Re-Enters Top Five: Counterpoint

  Global premium smartphone sales grew eight percent YoY in H1 2025, according to Counterpoint Research. Apple retained its top position with a 62 percent market share, followed by Samsung, Huawei and Xiaomi. Google climbed to the fifth spot this time, thanks to strong Pixel 9 sales, which doubled YoY.

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  Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra May Feature Flex Magic Pixel Technology for Display Privacy

  The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra may feature Flex Magic Pixel technology, which narrows the screen’s viewing angle to enhance privacy, especially when combined with AI. Unlike traditional privacy films, it is said to preserve brightness and image quality. The technology will enter mass production for the first time for the Galaxy S26 Ultra and may al...

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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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  Google Pixel 10 Series to Reportedly Get a Faster Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor

  Pixel 9 series were the company's first to feature ultrasonic sensors instead of the slower optical sensors found in the Pixel 8 lineup and previous generations. A new leak now suggests that the upcoming Pixel 10 series will feature an improved ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. Meanwhile, face unlock is said to remain the same, maintaining Class 3 se...

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  Sony Bravia 8 II QD-OLED TV Series With Acoustic Surface+ Audio, Studio Calibrated Mode Launched in India

  Sony has launched the Bravia 8 II QD-OLED TV series in India, equipped with the XR processors with AI. The lineup supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and Acoustic Surface Audio+ technologies. The TV series supports 4K gaming at 120fps, variable refresh rate, and PS5-optimised settings. The TVs also support Netflix Adaptive and Sony Pictures Core mo...

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  Google Pixel 9, Other Models Get Support for Bypass Charging With Latest Update

  Google introduced the December Pixel Feature Drop for compatible devices last week. Among others, the update brought a new charging limit feature for Pixel smartphones, claiming that it could help prolong the battery life. A recent discovery highlighted on social media following the update suggests that the Pixel 9 series and select other models ma...

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  Google Pixel 9 Pro Costs 11 Percent Less to Manufacture Than Pixel 8 Pro: Report

  Google Pixel 9 series was unveiled at the Made by Google event in August comprising four models. A new report sheds light on the bill of materials (BOM) of the Pixel 9 Pro whose place in the smartphone lineup has been reworked this year and it sits above the Pixel 9 but below the new Pixel 9 Pro XL. It is suggested that the smartphone costs less to...

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  Pixel 9's AI-Powered Pixel Weather App Heading to Pixel 6 and Newer Devices

  Google released the Pixel Weather app with the Pixel 9 lineup in August at its annual Made by Google event. Now the app is making its way to older Pixel smartphones including the Pixel 6 and later, and the Pixel Table. All supported devices are receiving the Pixel Weather app as part of the October Feature Drop.