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Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Pixel Watch 4: I tested both flagships, and here's the winner

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Apple's latest lineup of Apple Watches drummed up quite the hype when they were announced during its annual iPhone event. Apple unveiled several new features, like emergency SOS communications via satellite connectivity and FDA-cleared hypertension detection. I was physically present in Steve Jobs Theater, and as I watched Apple unveil these features, I couldn't help but compare the new watch to Google's Pixel Watch 4. Apple's new satellite SOS feature bears some striking si

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The powerful Sharge Pixel 140 Laptop Charger is at a new record-low price right now!

Life is too short to spend it tethered to a wall outlet! The thing is, good, fast chargers can be a bit pricey. It’s crucial to hunt for the best deals, and today we’re seeing a really nice sale on the Sharge Pixel 140 Laptop Charger. It is fast, beautiful, and currently, at a new record-low price we haven’t seen in the past. Buy the Sharge Pixel 140 Laptop Charger for just $79.90 ($14.10 off) This offer is available directly from Amazon as a “limited time deal.” We’re specifically referring to

How do you top the best Pixel ever? With an even better Pixel 10 Pro XL

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL The Pixel 10 Pro XL is, hands down, Google's best flagship to date. It makes the most of its maxed-out body, picking up a bigger battery, brighter display, louder speakers, and shiny new camera features. Sprinkle in a suite of new AI features, magnetic accessories, and the same great software support, and it's easy to recommend the Pixel 10 Pro XL to just about anyone. Barely a year ago, I wrote that the Pixel 9 Pro XL was everything I hoped for out of a Google flagship a

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I took 1,000 photos with the Google Pixel 10 Pro in Hawaii, and it made me emotional

Matthew Miller/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Google's photo prowess may be the best out there due to its software tuning. The Pro Res Zoom brought to life objects that were barely visible to the naked eye. Night photography, seamless editing, and other features added to an amazing camera experience. After decades of covering mobile devices -- and a personal obsession with always having the latest and greatest smartphones -- I never travel

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Your Pixel 10 Might Have Issues With Older Wireless Chargers

When Google introduced the Pixel 10 lineup in August, it became one of the first major Android phones to receive the Qi 2 wireless charging standard, which Google calls Pixelsnap. However, almost immediately after the Pixel 10's release, people noticed issues with its wireless charging. Some people are having trouble charging their phone with the new Pixelsnap charger, and others are having issues with older wireless chargers, including Google's own Pixel Stands. The bulk of the problems happen

I took 1,000 photos with the Google Pixel 10 Pro's camera in Hawaii - and it blew my mind

Matthew Miller/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Google's photo prowess may be the best out there due to its software tuning. The Pro Res Zoom brought to life objects that were barely visible to the naked eye. Night photography, seamless editing, and other features added to an amazing camera experience. After decades of covering mobile devices -- and a personal obsession with always having the latest and greatest smartphones -- I never travel

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I bought the Google Pixelsnap charger with stand, but you shouldn’t

Google Pixelsnap Charger with Stand The Pixelsnap Charger with Stand offers a clean aesthetic and a very solid and hefty build quality. Unfortunately, it has a non-removable 1m USB-C cable and doesn't allow for any stand adjustment or portability. It promises 25W of Qi2.2 wireless charging, but fails to deliver that power consistently over a full charge, often dropping to slower Qi2 15W charging speeds. When Google announced the Pixel 10’s Pixelsnap accessory ecosystem, the one thing that drew

I Tested the iPhone 17: Long-Overdue Upgrades Make a Notable Difference

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The iPhone 17 brings many long-awaited features, like an always-on display. Abrar Al-Heeti/ Zooey Liao/CNET It's easy to overlook the iPhone 17, especially in a year when the ultraslim iPhone Air has stolen the spotlight -- and the bright orange iPhone 17 Pro is hulking next to it. But subtle upgrades to Apple's baseline model add up to notable improvement

Survey shows these two phones are tied as top Android alternatives for the iPhone 17 Pro

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority With the iPhone 17 series now widely available, we recently explored which Android phones are the best alternatives to Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro. To get a clearer picture, we also asked our readers to vote for their top choices and share their thoughts in the comments. Our goal was to combine both popular opinion and firsthand experiences from Android users to see which devices stand out as serious alternatives to Apple’s most premium iPhone. After collecting over

Pixel 10 phones just received a fix for ‘fuzzy display’ issue

Some Pixel 10 series owners discovered a rather weird bug, as their screens would go “snowy” for several minutes at a time. This also affected one of our review units. Google previously confirmed that it was rolling out a fix , and now, a new update seems to further tackle this. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? 9to5Google spotted a new September 2025 update for Pixel 10 series phones, featuring version number BD3A.250721.001.E1. We can confirm getting this update on at least

Pixel 10 series finally joins the Android Beta Program

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The Pixel 10 series can now join the Android Beta Program. Pixel 10 phones now show up with an option to opt in to the Android 16 QPR2 Beta Program. Google has finally opened up the Pixel 10 series to the Android Beta Program. When the phones first launched, they weren’t eligible to enroll, but that’s now changing. If you own a Pixel 10, 10 Pro, or 10 Pro XL, it should now appear alongside your other supported phones on the Android Beta Program page.

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: I compared the flagships and here's the winner

Jason Hiner and Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. It feels like yesterday when I sat in a Brooklyn warehouse to watch Jimmy Fallon introduce the Google Pixel 10 series to the world. Since then, Apple has joined the fray with the new iPhone 17, and now I've got a few too many new handsets on my mind. Between what Apple and Google announced, the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL stand out as the best of the best. They're the models that tech enthus

Google is finally changing its tune about call recording on Pixel phones

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google appears to be backing down from its long-standing position against letting Pixel phones record voice calls. The company has already updated support pages, indicating that the option may exist for Pixel 6 and later models. So far we’ve only seen confirmation out of India, and it’s unclear which markets will ultimately get access. Smartphones may do a million and one different things, but at their very core, these devices are still phones. You ma

Some Pixel 7 users say their batteries are swelling - what Google is doing about it

CNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro users are seeing a rise in battery issues. The swelling is causing some phones to separate. Google is offering several remedies, including a replacement. Yet another Pixel phone is experiencing battery issues. Just a few months after the Pixel 7a had such widespread battery problems that Google offered to repair them for free, and the Pixel 6a saw overheating problems so severe at leas

I ditched my flagship for a mid-range phone and don’t regret it

Joe Maring / Android Authority I did it. After years of exclusively buying and using flagship phones, I finally made the switch to a mid-ranger. And you know what? I don’t regret it. Not even a little. For the last decade, I’ve used high-end phones from brands like OnePlus and Google. After recently breaking my phone and shopping for a new one, I skipped the new Pixel 10 series I had my eye on and bought the Pixel 9a. This decision made me realize that today’s mid-range phones are not just goo

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Google Pixel battery woes continue, but when will enough be enough?

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority 🗣️ This is an open thread. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. According to community reports, another Google Pixel model is now facing battery issues. According to Google support forum posts, several Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro users suffer from swollen batteries, some of which are causing the screen to separate from the device’s chassis. Notably, some of our

Gboard’s advanced proofreading tool sneaks onto one more Pixel phone

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Gboard’s Writing Tools, an on-device AI feature, is reportedly being rolled out to the Pixel 8 series. A user with a Pixel 8 Pro running the latest Gboard beta release has received the feature. The feature’s expansion suggests that Google may gradually add more older devices to the list of supported phones. AI features formed some of the Pixel 10 series‘ core new highlights, one of which was Writing Tools in Gboard. Thanks to its integration into the

Android UI finally beats iOS in the looks department - and I'm stunned

Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Google released the latest Android feature drop. Material 3 Expressive has finally arrived, and it's brilliant. You get more customizations, better animations, and performance. When the latest Android feature drop hit my Pixel 9 Pro a few days ago, I was stunned. There it was -- everything I've been asking of Google. The company has finally given the Android interface a much-needed facelift. Als

Did Google fix the Pixel 9’s lifeless photo colors on the Pixel 10? I’m shocked.

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority What Google did to photo colors on its last few Pixel phones is criminal. There is no other way to say this, but the degradation in color quality and science was so palpable since the Pixel 6, culminating in the washed-out photos of the Pixel 9 Pro. Even me, a staunch Pixel camera fan, had somewhat given up on getting good, lively photos from my phone last year. Every time I snapped a picture, especially in a colorful environment or a warm indoor, the result c

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Your Pixel Watch could soon offer unprecedented control over your Pixel phone

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing new functionality as part of the Pixel Watch Unlock feature, which allows you to unlock your Pixel phone using the Watch. The upgrade could enable you to not only unlock your Pixel phone using a Pixel Watch but also launch a specific section of the app. The feature is intended to work with a set of specific “Authorized” apps that you will be able to manage from the phone’s Settings. The Watch Unlock feature offers a convenient approa

Pixel’s At a Glance widget could soon work across more wallpaper choices

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel Launcher’s At a Glance widget may soon be upgraded for better text visibility. Google appears to be testing a new high-contrast background for the widget to enhance the readability of the text. Besides the home screen, these changes also show up on the lock screen. Google’s At a Glance widget for Pixel phones provides useful information, including weather updates, calendar events, upcoming flights, and even your fitness data, directly on your home s

Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro users are now facing scary battery swelling problems

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel 7 and 7 Pro users are reporting battery swelling issues, with mixed responses from Google support. Google recently offered free battery replacements and cash/discount appeasements for Pixel 7a swelling problems. Battery troubles have plagued several Pixel models, including Pixel 6a units catching fire, raising pressure on Google to respond. Pixels are among the best Android phones you can buy, but they have also earned a notorious reputation for

Google’s 27th birthday bash comes with Pixel freebies and big discounts

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google is hosting a number of birthday deals on the Google Store. The company will celebrate its 27th birthday on September 27 this year. Offers include a $100 prepaid Mastercard with Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL purchases, money back with the Pixel Watch 4, freebies with the Pixel 8 Pro, $100 off the Pixel 9, and more. Google will celebrate its 27th birthday this year, on September 27. To mark the milestone, the company is hosting a number of birthday

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PSA: This overlooked Pixel feature can save you from missed calls and blaring ringtones

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority If you have ever missed an important call because your Pixel was stuck on vibrate or if you’ve ever been publicly embarrassed by your blaring phone, you’re not alone. A Redditor recently shared how they solved this exact problem using a built-in Pixel feature most of us tend to overlook. Called Rules, the feature has been around for a while, but many Pixel owners, including yours truly, never touch it. Rules let you automate changes to your phone’s audio stat

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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: I compared both and here's the winner

Jason Hiner and Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. It feels like yesterday when I sat in a Brooklyn warehouse to watch Jimmy Fallon introduce the Google Pixel 10 series to the world. Since then, Apple has joined the fray with the new iPhone 17, and now I've got a few too many new handsets on my mind. Between what Apple and Google announced, the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL stand out as the best of the best. They're the models that tech enthus

I found the perfect charger to fix the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s nightmare fast charging and cable clutter

Baseus Enercore CJ11 fast-charging 67W wall charger The Baseus EnerCore CJ11 wall charger is a compact, do-it-all USB-C charger with two USB-C ports and one built-in retractable USB-C cable. It can deliver up to 67W from any port (or all three combined), and supports the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and 10 Pro XL's specific fast-charging requirement of 18V/2A to top up at 37W. If you just got a Google Pixel 10 Pro XL like me, odds are you already have a USB-C charger that will fill up the battery when

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This real-life Google hack on my Pixel is why I could never switch to an iPhone

Paul Jones / Android Authority With the iPhone 17 finally getting some long overdue upgrades like a larger and high-refresh rate display, I’ve found myself toying with the idea of switching ecosystems over the past couple of days. It also doesn’t help that Google stumbled out of the gate with the recent Pixel 10 launch. Thanks to the latter’s unexpectedly small performance and battery life gains, I see no compelling reason to upgrade from my Pixel 8. But after mulling the decision over, I came

Did the iPhone 17 just kill the Google Pixel 10?

Joe Maring / Android Authority 🗣️ This is an open thread. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. Apple’s big iPhone event this week created a lot of buzz. And not just because of the iPhone 17 Pro or the iPhone Air, but also the base model iPhone 17. While the iPhone 17 looks visually identical to the iPhone 16, there are a surprising number of upgrades this year. Apple’s base model iPhone fin

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Your Pixel 10 should no longer have any problems connecting to a Galaxy Watch

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel 10 phones have been refusing to make and maintain a Bluetooth connection with Samsung Galaxy Watch models. Installing the August Google Play system update appears to fully resolve the glitch. Getting set up with a brand-new phone is one of the great joys of our year, and that’s especially true when we’re working with one of Google’s latest Pixel phones. Right now the Pixel 10 series offers a lot to like, but some owners are running into new-phone com

Google Home notifications go missing on Pixel 10, but Google’s working on a fix

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Many Pixel 10 users report they’re not receiving notifications from the Google Home app on their new phone. Fixes like force-stopping the app or clearing its data work briefly before issues return, often after a reboot. Google has acknowledged the issue and is currently working on a solution. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Set us as a preferred source in Google Search to support us and make sure you never miss our latest exclusiv