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Google’s mandatory Pixel 6a battery management starts arriving next week

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-14 17:52:56

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google updated the Pixel 4a for battery management concerns earlier this year. We recently spotted Google planning a similar approach to battery failures on the Pixel 6a. Google now shares its full Pixel 6a strategy, with an update heading out July 8. Google’s got a battery problem with Pixel phones. Early this year, we learned of Google’s plan to issue a new update for the aging Pixel 4a, but rather than giving the phone a fresh version of Android, this

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Mandatory battery throttling is coming for more Pixels with poor battery health (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-14 17:58:53

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Google could potentially force Battery Health Assistance to remain enabled on Pixel phones with poor battery health. Users may not be able to change/disable the feature until they replace their phone’s battery. Pixel 9a users have Battery Health Assistance already enabled and mandatory, even on new devices. Update, July 2, 2025 (1:58 PM ET): Well, that didn’t take long! Just hours after sharing our findings with you about Battery Health Assistance cha

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5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Nothing Phone 3

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-14 15:00:04

Well, folks, it’s here: the Nothing Phone 3. Nothing’s “true flagship” smartphone is official, and it’s certainly an attention-grabber. The new Glyph Matrix on the back of the phone houses fun games and tools in the miniature LED circle, Nothing’s funky hardware design is in full force, and the spec sheet leaves little to complain about. Triple 50MP cameras on the back, including an ultrawide sensor and a periscope telephoto camera? Check. A 5,150mAh battery with 65W wired charging? Yep. A big

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Is mandatory battery throttling coming for more Pixels with poor battery health? (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-15 08:09:53

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Google could potentially force Battery Health Assistance to remain enabled on Pixel phones with poor battery health. Users may not be able to change/disable the feature until they replace their phone’s battery. Pixel 9a users have Battery Health Assistance already enabled and mandatory, even on new devices. Pixel smartphones have been a staple recommendation as great Android phones, but lately, we’ve been hearing more and more about their battery issu

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I changed 10 settings on my Pixel phone to significantly improve the user experience

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2026-02-17 03:08:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET The Google Pixel 9a might be the best-value phone of 2025, especially now that it brings flagship-level AI tools, a bright 120Hz display, and a massive battery into a more affordable price tier. But, just like any Pixel phone, the best features often aren't enabled by default. I've tested generations of Google Pixel phones, and to achieve the best user experience, you almost always have to do a bit of digging and research. Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2025 That's wh

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I changed 8 settings on my Pixel phone to instantly improve the battery life

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2026-02-17 17:21:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Pixel phones have an excellent reputation for smart software, but battery life has been a common complaint with Google's smartphones. Thankfully, that same smart software is now improving battery life and longevity, though many features aren't set up for maximum endurance out of the box. I've found that a handful of features can dramatically improve how long your Pixel lasts, both in a single day and over the long haul. Also: Why I recommend this $280 Android phone over cheap m

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Samsung’s One UI 8 Watch update is so good, I might give up on the Pixel Watch

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-18 12:40:05

Ryan Haines / Android Authority One UI 8 beta is already rolling out to Galaxy Watches, and I’m equally annoyed by and in awe of it. The reason is that I was a Galaxy Watch 4 user back in 2021, but I migrated to Google’s wearable when the first Pixel Watch launched. My decision was mostly guided by my desire to stay within Fitbit’s ecosystem, which had many years of my personal activity and health data. Since then, I’ve had the first, second, and third Pixel Watch, and I thought that this year,

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Google is playing a dangerous game with the Pixel 10 Pro

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-18 22:30:28

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority We’re less than two months out from when we expect Google to launch the Pixel 10 series, and yesterday, we saw one of the most significant leaks yet. Android Headlines published “official” specifications for the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, and assuming they’re accurate, they paint a worrying picture for this year’s Pro Pixel phones. It’s not that the specs are bad, per se, but they’re virtually identical to the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL. The displa

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Best Android smartwatches: I tested every popular watch so you can find the perfect fit

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2026-02-18 22:00:15

Why we like it: Google's third-generation Pixel Watch 3 is sure to please the masses with two size options, improved displays, and software enhancements that provide a rich user experience. This watch integrates several Fitbit features, including improved heart rate sensors and GPS tracking, making it secretly the best watch available for both Fitbit and Google Pixel fans. Who it's for: While it is clearly the best Fitbit made, it also challenges every other watch on the market in terms of supp

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The best foldable phone you can buy

theverge.com Allison Johnson 2026-02-19 12:48:22

is a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. A foldable phone isn’t for the faint of heart. They’re generally heavier, pricier, and have less capable cameras than a standard slab-style phone. And while they’re far less fragile than when they first debuted, foldables are still susceptible to the kind of damage a regular smartphone can shrug off. You really don’t want any du

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The Pixel 10 Pro XL may boast the largest battery in Pixel history

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-20 08:11:55

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR A new leak suggests that the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL may offer few changes compared to last year’s models. The devices will reportedly feature the new Tensor G5 chipset, 16GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of storage. Although the camera hardware is expected to remain the same as last year’s models, the devices will bring some improvements on the battery and charging front. While we’re still weeks away from the rumored Pixel 10 series launch event, we alr

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Pixelmator Pro just got its first Apple Intelligence features and more

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-20 12:49:45

Pixelmator is now owned by Apple, so it was only a matter of time before the suite of photo apps was updated with Apple Intelligence support. Today, Pixelmator Pro for Mac is the first in Apple’s trio of products to get new AI features alongside accessibility improvements and more. When Apple acquired Pixelmator, it gained ownership of three separate apps: Pixelmator Pro for Mac Pixelmator for iPhone and iPad Photomator for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Before the acquisition, Pixelmator Pro was cl

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Congrats, Apple, you just caught up to the Pixel 3

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-20 16:30:46

Joe Maring / Android Authority We all have that one friend who’s always late. No matter what time you tell them or how many reminders you give them, they cannot show up on time. And yet, you’re always happy to see them walk through the door. You knew they’d get there eventually, or at least you hoped so. Well, that friend is Apple today, and the party it’s finally arrived at is basic calling features. The year may be 2025, but I’m happy to party like it’s 2018 — if only for a day. How do you f

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Updating my Pixel Watch was a nightmare until I did these tricks

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-21 16:00:19

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Most people reading this know that Google Pixel phones are some of the best you can get if you prioritize fast, reliable software updates. Most of the time, you’ll get a notification on your phone within a few days after an update goes live. And, if you don’t want to wait, it’s very easy to pop into the Settings app to see if you’re on the latest version. If not, a quick tap of the Check for updates button will get you there. Strangely, this system does not a

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I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with a $750 Android for a week - and didn't regret it

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-02-21 15:30:14

ZDNET's key takeaways The Redmagic 10S Pro will be available now, starting at $699. The 10S Pro harnesses impressive power, making it an absolute delight for gamers and power users. Average users might find they have to do a bit of tweaking to get the 10S Pro to their liking. View now at Redmagic View now at Amazon more buying choices I've been using Pixel phones for a long, long time, and every so often I think, "Is it time to try something different?" But each time I stray, I inevitably com

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Show HN: Rust -> WASM, K-Means Color Quantization Crate for Image-to-Pixel-Art

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-17 15:40:55

Live UI Try the pixel-art converter instantly at https://gametorch.app/image-to-pixel-art Free forever · no sign-up required · runs 100 % in your browser A tiny Rust → WebAssembly library that turns any raster image into low-color pixel-art. Features K-means palette extraction with user-selectable color count or supply your own palette. supply your own palette. Keeps transparency intact – only opaque pixels are processed. Down-samples to a fixed tile grid (e.g. 64 × 64) using nearest-neig

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The best Google phones to buy in 2025 ahead of the Pixel 10 launch

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2026-02-21 09:00:15

Google nailed it with the Pixel 9 lineup, thanks to its clean software, some genuinely useful artificial intelligence features, and availability in every price segment. The flagship lineup includes four Pixel phones -- the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, while the Pixel 9a debuted recently. This makes a Pixel smartphone available in every price segment. The latest devices also include new AI features and camera smarts with the help of Google Gemini. It can be confusi

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How your Pixel phone can now help you shoot expert-level photos and video

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-02-22 12:54:26

Max Buondonno/ZDNET For a lot of people, camera quality is a huge selling point when picking a cellphone. Having so many different options can be overwhelming, though. So, how do you ensure that you're getting the most out of your phone's capabilities? A new Google Pixel Camera mode wants to teach you everything you need to know. Also: The best camera phones: Tested by experts When Google announced its 2025 Pixel Feature Drop, one feature went relatively unnoticed -- something called "Camer

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I have yet to find any Android tablet that I love more than the Pixel Tablet

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-23 03:30:39

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority It’s been two years (and a few days) since Google released the Pixel Tablet, and I’ve been using it since that very first day. At the time, I thought Google’s approach to an Android tablet was pretty weird but intriguing. Always-on, always ready, not really a Nest Hub, nor as powerful as the best Android tablets — it felt like a bit of a Frankenstein product that would only win the hearts of a small niche of users. I was part of that niche, and two years late

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5 things I’ll miss the most when I ditch my Google Pixel phone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-24 04:30:16

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority I first dabbled with Pixel phones when I received 2019’s Pixel 4, but I fully committed to the brand when I bought my Pixel 7 Pro in 2022. Unfortunately, I’ve already decided that I won’t be buying another Pixel phone for a multitude of reasons. Despite my refusal to get another Pixel phone anytime soon, there are definitely some Pixel-exclusive features I’ll miss when I switch to my next smartphone. Call Screening and other call features don’t make my list, a

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Google starts rolling out Pixel Camera ‘education hub’ to help you master every feature

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-24 02:17:37

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google has started rolling out the education hub in the Pixel Camera app. The feature was announced in the June Pixel Drop. It allows users to learn how to use various Pixel Camera features and is rolling out on version 9.9 of the Pixel Camera app for the Pixel 6 and above. Google has begun rolling out the new “education hub” in its Pixel Camera app. Available in version 9.9 of the app for Pixel 6 and newer devices, this feature was first introduced in t

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The best smartwatches 2025: I wore these for weeks and found the perfect one for your wrist

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2026-02-25 08:12:00

Why we like it: Google's third-generation Pixel Watch 3 is sure to please the masses with two size options, improved displays, and software enhancements that provide a richer user experience. This watch integrates several Fitbit features, including improved heart rate sensors and GPS tracking, making it secretly the best watch available for both Fitbit and Google Pixel fans. Who it's for: Google incorporated a running workout builder that gathers your health data over a two-week period and then

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Pixel phones might finally be getting this highly requested feature in India (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-26 23:47:57

Andy Walker / Android Authority Pixel 8a TL;DR Google might be getting ready to introduce Call Screening on Pixel phones in India. The feature lets users identify callers and their reasons for calling before answering the phone, helping thwart spam calls. India might get the manual version of Call Screening instead of the automatic version available in the US. India has over a billion cellphone users and is one of the most affected countries in the world when it comes to spam calls. Hundreds

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These Pixels are banned in one of Google’s biggest markets, and more could follow

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-27 00:29:25

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Pixel 7 series has received a sales ban in Japan after Google lost a court battle. A Japanese court ruled that Google infringed on standard-essential patents by Pantech. Pantech has also requested a sales injunction against the Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 smartphone families. The Google Pixel line is among the most popular phone brands in Japan, being ranked in the top three for 2024. However, trouble is brewing as a series of Google phones has just

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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1 is ready for testers with a few choice bugfixes

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-27 17:49:03

Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Android 16’s first QPR build entered beta testing last month. Two weeks ago we got QPR1 Beta 2 with a handful of new features. Today QPR1 Beta 2.1 arrives, delivering a few fixes for problematic bugs. If you’ve never really been into testing Google’s in-development Android updates, now is probably the best time ever to get started. Pixel owners can opt in to Google’s beta programs for early access to the platform’s latest features, and changes this year t

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Google may give the Pixel 10 a bigger battery and faster charging

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-27 22:45:56

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The Pixel 10 will reportedly have a 6.3-inch FHD+ display that’s protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. It could feature a 4,970mAh battery with a 29W wired charging speed. The camera setup may include 48MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 10.8MP telephoto cameras. Google Pixel 10 leaks have been ramping up as of late. Android Authority published a report just earlier today that Google is considering an upgrade to 480Hz dimming for the Pixel 10 Pro and Pr

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Exclusive: Google Pixel 10’s display could hurt your eyes less — but only if you go Pro

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-01 17:00:11

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR The Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL displays could be better for people who are sensitive to PWM dimming. Google is considering an upgrade to 480Hz dimming for the Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL. The regular model, as well as the Fold, may stick to 240Hz. The displays are also planned to be brighter by about 200 nits across the board. Since the launch of the Pixel 9 series, Google has been revising its Pixel strategy. Instead of the Pro Pixels being larger, slightly

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Google’s got some bright ideas for Pixel 10 screen upgrades

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-01 17:00:21

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s preparing some screen upgrades for the Pixel 10 family, including a more eye-friendly PWM mode. In addition to that, we’re also expecting brighter panels for the Pixel 10 line’s displays. All Pixel 10 phones should be at least 200 nits brighter than their Pixel 9 equivalents. If we’re to believe the rumors, Google’s less than two months away from announcing its Pixel 10 smartphone lineup. We’ve already pieced together a ton of details about what

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Did this Google Pixel 11 leak just kill the Pixel 10?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-01 17:30:48

Ryan Haines / Android Authority If the rumors are true, the Google Pixel 10 is just a few short months away. And between new camera features, a 3nm Tensor G5 chipset, and a host of new AI capabilities, there’s a lot to look forward to. But does any of that matter anymore? Yesterday, a new report shed light on fresh details for 2026’s Pixel 11 series — specifically that Google’s Pixel 11 handsets will feature a TSMC-made Tensor G6 chip with a 2nm fabrication design. Not only would that be a jum

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Minecraft Competitor Hytale Shuts Down After a Decade of Development

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-02 05:53:00

Hypixel Studios is shutting down development of Hytale, its Minecraft-like sandbox creator game. The studio, a subsidiary of Riot Games, posted a blog post explaining that financial support wasn't enough to buoy the long development time. The game will not be released to the public. Hypixel Studios has long struggled with delivering on the initial vision for Hytale, and Riot Games' investment in the developer couldn't change the fact that the game had a troubled production. A blog post from Hy

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