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Google says it has fixed a Pixel battery drain issue, but some users disagree (engadget.com)

2026-07-30 | by Kris Holt | tags: pixel, google, pixel 9

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Google says the Pixel idle battery drain bug is fixed, but users aren’t convinced (androidauthority.com)

2026-07-30 | tags: pixel 9, pixel 10, google issue tracker

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Own a Pixel? You can add device protection now for $5/month - but should you? (zdnet.com)

2026-07-17 | by Artie Beaty | tags: pixel care+, google pixel 10, google pixel 9

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Gemini Live on Android Auto is brilliant — and very broken (androidauthority.com)

2026-07-02 | tags: gemini live, android auto, google pixel 9

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Poll: Is your Pixel charging slower than it used to? (androidauthority.com)

2026-06-29 | get Google Pixel Fast Charger → | tags: google pixel, fast charging, android authority

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Don’t buy a new smartphone in 2026 — buy these 5 older Android phones instead (androidauthority.com)

2026-06-28 | get Refurbished Samsung Galaxy S21 → | tags: samsung galaxy s25, android authority, snapdragon 8 elite

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This free Pixel app is the reason I canceled my AI note-taking subscription (androidauthority.com)

2026-06-25 | get Google Keep → | tags: pixel recorder, google, pixel 9

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Another Pixel repair horror story emerges, and other owners say they’re not surprised (androidauthority.com)

2026-06-25 | get Google Pixel Screen Repair Kit → | tags: pixel 9 pro fold, google warranty, android authority

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I found an Android app that makes using my phone one-handed so much easier - and it's free (zdnet.com)

2026-06-23 | by Jack Wallen | get One-Handed Mode App → | tags: quick cursor, android, pixel 9 pro

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Android 17's new app Bubbles are a multitasker's dream - plus 5 other features I love (zdnet.com)

2026-06-23 | by Jack Wallen | get Android 17 Bubbles App → | tags: android 17, pixel 9 pro, android desktop mode

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I tested Android 17 on my Pixel 9 Pro - its app bubbles are a multitasker's dream (zdnet.com)

2026-06-22 | by Jack Wallen | get Android 17 App Bubbles → | tags: android 17, pixel 9 pro, desktop mode

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Android 17 appears to have broken 5G for some Pixel owners (androidauthority.com)

2026-06-19 | get 5G Signal Booster → | tags: android 17, pixel 9 pro, 5g connectivity

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Android 17’s strangest Pixel bug so far involves disappearing widgets (androidauthority.com)

2026-06-18 | get Android Widget Repair Kit → | tags: android 17, pixel 9 pro, google

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I found the most effortless way to clean your Android phone storage - and it's free to use (zdnet.com)

2026-06-14 | by Jack Wallen | get Android Storage Cleaner App → | tags: sponge, google photos, pixel 9 pro

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I used HyperDroid to make my Android devices look and feel like Windows 11 - and don't regret it (zdnet.com)

2026-06-12 | by Jack Wallen | get Windows 11 Android Launcher → | tags: hyperdroid, android launcher, windows 11

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Google just made me look like an idiot for believing in its Tensor chips (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-22 | get Tensor Chip Smartphone Case → | tags: google tensor, pixel 9 pro, gemini intelligence

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Pixel Weather is driving users crazy — are you one of them? (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-18 | get Google Pixel Weather Widget → | tags: pixel weather, google pixel 9, android authority

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Gemini Intelligence requirements mean most Android phones are going to miss out (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-15 | get Android Phone Compatibility Kit → | tags: gemini intelligence, android authority, pixel 9

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The Pixel Screenshots app could be the next big addition to Aluminium OS (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-11 | get Google Pixel Phone Case → | tags: pixel screenshots, aluminium os, google

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Android phone slow? I changed 2 developer settings for an instant speed boost (zdnet.com)

2026-05-05 | by Jack Wallen | get Android Developer Settings Guide → | tags: android developer options, pixel 9 pro, google play store

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Pixel 9a owner claims Google wanted to charge them nearly $300 for non-existent damage (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-28 | get Google Pixel 9a Screen Protector → | tags: pixel 9a, google, esim

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I’ve used Pixel Weather for 2 years — here’s why I’m ditching it for Gradient Weather (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-26 | get Gradient Weather App → | tags: pixel weather, gradient weather, android authority

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Rare foldable bargain slashes Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold price to just $1,170 (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-24 | get Google Pixel Fold Case → | tags: google pixel 9 pro fold, amazon, gemini technology

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From snappy to sluggish: Pixel users describe post-update performance nightmare (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-24 | get Google Pixel Performance Boost Kit → | tags: pixel 8, pixel 9, android authority

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Google is slowly ruining one of the best reasons to buy a Pixel (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-18 | get Google Pixel Screen Protector → | tags: pixel, google tensor, pixel 9

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Pixel users report battery drain issues after March update, and this could be the reason (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-14 | get Google Pixel Battery Case → | tags: pixel, pixel 10, android authority

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Asus ROG Cetra Open Wireless Earbuds Review: Open Gaming Buds? (wired.com)

2026-04-10 | by Brad Bourque | get Asus ROG Cetra Open Earbuds → | tags: asus, rog cetra, steelseries arctis

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The Galaxy S26’s photo app can sloppify your memories (theverge.com)

2026-03-31 | by Allison Johnson | get Samsung Galaxy S26 Photo Lens → | tags: galaxy s26, samsung, ai photo editing

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4 old Google Pixel phones still worth buying in 2026, and the one you should skip (androidauthority.com)

2026-03-31 | get Google Pixel 4a → | tags: google pixel, pixel drop, android authority

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What time is it? Some Pixel phones are as confused as we are about time zones (androidauthority.com)

2026-03-26 | get Pixel Time Zone Converter → | tags: pixel phones, google, time zones