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  1. Android News

    Report says HTC has shipped 2.1 million Pixels

    A new report out of Taiwan says that HTC has shipped a total of 2.1 million Pixel phones. They go on to say that HTC, LG, TCL and Coolpad are all bidding on the opportunity to manufacture the upcoming Pixel 2.
  2. Android News

    LG G6 takes on the Google Pixel in camera shootout

    Phandroid's latest camera shootout pits the LG G6 against the Google Pixel. The 2 phones are comparable in terms of quality, though the LG G6 seems to struggle more with low-light situations.
  3. Android News

    Google says they fixed a Bluetooth shutdown bug on the Pixel and Pixel XL

    Some Pixel and Pixel XL owners have noticed their Bluetooth service was randomly shutting off. Last month, Google identified the issue and said they were working on a fix, but now it seems the bug has been resolved thanks to a server-side update.
  4. Android News

    The 2nd public beta of Android 7.1.2 is rolling out to supported devices

    Google released their first public beta of Android 7.1.2 to supported devices back in January, and now they're ready to test the second beta for it. We're being told by the Nexus Community Manager that it will be rolling out to the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel C, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and Nexus Player soon.
  5. Android News

    This video "re-review" of Google Home is hilarious

    Ron Amadeo from Ars Technica has published a video showing the frustration of using Google Assistant with the Google Home, compared to using it on a Pixel XL.
  6. Android News

    A Google engineer's web comic makes fun of Google's own phone supply issues

    Google is terrible at keeping stock filled for their smartphones and even their own employees know it. The comic from Google Chrome OS engineer Manu Cornet shows how they've been having this issue since 2013 and it still holds true today.
  7. Android News

    No, Google has not made any revisions to the Pixel or Pixel XL hardware

    It had previously been reported that Google had started using a 2nd revision for the Pixel and Pixel XL to resolve some issues that some people had. However, Google released a statement saying this is not true, but they have made “small improvements” to the manufacturing process to reduce the...
  8. Android News

    Android 7.1.2 Nougat may be released on April 3rd

    According to Rogers, Android 7.1.2 Nougat will be coming to Nexus and Pixel devices on April 3rd.
  9. Android News

    There seems to be a microphone issue with some Pixel and Pixel units, Google suggests an RMA

    Multiple people on the Google Product Forums are complaining about their microphone failing. A Google employee acknowledged the issue a couple of weeks ago and suggests people file for an RMA if you're one of the unlucky few.
  10. Android News

    Some feel that Google missed their chance to become a major smartphone maker

    LA Times has a piece up that talks about Google missing their chance to become a big smartphone brand. The piece cites an analyst who says Google sold less than 600,000 units in 2016 and when compared to the likes of Apple and Samsung, the ship has already sailed to be a big smartphone brand.
  11. Android News

    Google Pixel March security updates should arrive today

    Verizon is showing that a new security patch for the Google Pixel is inbound. This is sure to bring us the March security fixes as issued by Google.
  12. Android News

    Google is developing a "budget Pixel" but may not feature the same branding

    New rumors have suggested that Google is working on a budget variant of the Pixel 2, but the device may be aimed at joining the Android One lineup.
  13. Android News

    Google's Rick Osterloh confirms the Pixel 2 will be a premium smartphone

    Many were upset that there wasn't a budget version of the Pixel phone but it doesn't look like that is changing in 2017. The head of Google's hardware division says the successor is coming this year and it will keep its premium price tag.
  14. Android News

    Video compares the LG G6 to the Google Pixel

    Dom Esposito just uploaded a comparison video with the LG G6 and the Google Pixel. The video compares the difference in specs, build materials, and camera quality.
  15. Android News

    Google halts plans to build another Pixel notebook device

    Google is at MWC this year and they spoke to a few media outlets about their future plans. One thing to note was that the Pixel laptop (Google’s premium Chromebook) has hit the end of the line after just two iterations.
  16. Android News

    Google has identified the Bluetooth bug on the Pixel and Pixel XL

    Some users were complaining that Bluetooth would randomly turn itself off on the Pixel and Pixel XL. Now it seems Google has recognized the issue and will be releasing a fix for it soon.
  17. Android News

    Google Camera 4.3 update allows you to turn off the shutter sound

    If you own a Pixel or Nexus device, you can now turn off the camera's shutter and timer countdown sounds. The new option can be found inside Settings > Camera sounds
  18. Android News

    The Really Blue Google Pixel comes to the UK

    Google has announced that the Really Blue Pixel is available for pre-order for £600. Carphone Warehouse claims that the device will be available starting on February 24th.
  19. Android News

    Google Pixel Product Lead wants to hear your feedback on the phone's design

    Krishna Kumar, Product Lead for the Google Pixel, is asking for your feedback on the design of the Pixel and Pixel XL. Kumar is interested in knowing what you like or dislike regarding the phone's design in an effort to make the next Pixel even better.
  20. Android News

    Industry researcher believes HTC will return to its ODM roots

    According to Wave7 Research, HTC's current internal restructuring within the US indicates that the company is gearing up to a transition back to its ODM roots. HTC currently only selling six devices through the major 4 US service providers - two of which are Pixel-branded smartphones.
  21. Android News

    You can now buy the Really Blue Pixel and Pixel XL at EE in the UK

    We recently learned that you can pre-order the Really Blue Pixel phones in Canada through Rogers, and now it's happening in the UK. So if you're in the UK then you can order the Pixel and Pixel XL at EE.
  22. Android News

    You can now pre-order the Really Blue Google Pixel and Pixel XL at Rogers in Canada

    We already knew that the Really Blue Pixel and Pixel XL was coming to Rogers in Canada, but we didn't know when it would be made available. Today though, it was announced that you can now pre-order the device directly from Rogers.
  23. Android News

    'Payments on Google Assistant' shows up for some Pixel owners

    A handful of Google Pixel users have reported that a new "Payments on Google Assistant" option have show up within the Google Assistant's settings. The option allows users to enter credit card information and a delivery address. Google has not made an official announcement regarding the new...
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    These terminal emulator comamnds let you hide the navigation bar on the Pixel phones

    An XDA forum member has figured out a way for Pixel phone owners to automatically enable immersive mode at all times. All it takes is entering a few commands either in a terminal emulator on the phone or in a command prompt within windows.
  25. Android News

    Rogers is getting the Really Blue Pixel

    The "Really Blue" Pixel is heading to Canada soon. Rogers will be the exclusive carrier of the model. The company didn't have anything to mention in the way of specific release dates.