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This iOS 26 Feature Might Keep Me From Switching Back to Pixel

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-19 22:00:03

I switched from a Google Pixel 3 XL in 2021 to Apple's iPhone 12 Pro Max, and in the years since, I've dearly missed Google's Hold For Me. This feature is so useful in saving me from the misery of listening to awful hold music whenever I needed to call up a business, my health insurance provider, my cellphone carrier or any of the other myriad adulting tasks that still require speaking with a representative. Instead, the Google feature would helpfully silence my phone while keeping the call acti

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Pixar is heading back to Italy for its next big film

theverge.com Charles Pulliam-Moore 2026-03-19 22:47:35

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. Though Disney and Pixar are about to start getting everyone hyped for Toy Story 5, the studios are already working hard on another feature. While Disney and Pixar opened their Annecy presentation with more details about their next movie, Elio, and gave updates about Toy Story 5, the studio surprised festival goers by announcing that

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Pixel Camera update may have killed this handy sharing feature

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-20 12:30:05

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Google has pushed out a new Pixel Camera update to the Play Store. The update seems to remove the Social Share shortcut, which was introduced back in 2019. This menu pops up for a few seconds after taking a photo, allowing you to quickly share your snap via a selection of apps. Google introduced a Social Share shortcut to the Pixel Camera app back in 2019’s Pixel 4 series. This sharing menu would pop up immediately after taking a photo on your Pixel ph

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I finally found the perfect 3-in-1 chargers for my Google Pixel devices

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-20 15:30:31

SwanScout 708G2 3-in-1 Pixel charger The SwanScout 708G2 is the perfect compact and foldable 3-in-1 charger for Pixel fans. With a 10W main wireless charging pad for Pixels (and other phones), a 3.5W wireless pad for Pixel Buds (and other earbuds), and a Pixel Watch 2/3 (or Fitbit Versa 3/4 and Sense 1/2), it's a wire tangle-free solution to top up your gear on your bedside table or at your desk. Since the launch of the first Pixel Watch, I’ve been keeping my eye on Amazon, AliExpress, Etsy, an

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The latest Google Pixel 6a update may limit your battery - but you'll be glad to know why

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-03-20 15:00:15

Jason Cipriani/ZDNET At least for one device, the battery problems that have plagued some Pixel phones may be ending – but the fix is coming at a price. According to Alex Moriconi, communications manager at Google (Pixel phones), Google will soon release an update that will purposefully limit the battery capacity of some Pixel 6a phones, hopefully also limiting issues with overheating. Also: 4 exciting features Google just announced for Android phones (and why they're a big deal) In an email

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Has the Pixel battery drama ruined your perception of Google’s phones?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-20 17:00:00

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. The Google Pixel series is regarded by many as the pinnacle of the Android experience, offering excellent imaging smarts and plenty of AI features under the hood. But one area that apparently still needs plenty of work is the power storage stakes. Batteries have not been kind to Pixel A-series

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Rendering Crispy Text on the GPU

news.ycombinator.com Rubén Osorio López 2026-03-20 16:27:24

It’s not the first time I’ve fallen down the rabbit-hole of rendering text in real time. Every time I’ve looked into it an inkling of dissatisfaction always remained, either aliasing, large textures, slow build times, minification/magnification, smooth movement, etc. Last time I landed on a solution using Multi-Channel Signed Distance Fields (SDFs) which was working well. However there was still a few things that bothered me and I just needed a little excuse to jump back into the topic. That e

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Google won’t be showing the Pixel 10 to Superfans this month, after all

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-21 02:14:11

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google invited Pixel Superfans to apply for a chance to experience “pre-release Pixel devices” at a June 27 event. The company is now telling them that due to “unforeseen circumstances” it’s planning a September 4 event. It’s unclear if release plans have been affected any, but the last leak we’ve seen points to a mid-August launch. Google’s Pixel 10 smartphones are on their way, and other than feeling a wee bit nervous about Pixel batteries in genera

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Mixtape turned me back into a Millennial teenage dirtbag

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-21 06:03:37

Mixtape is the answer to the question, “What if the movie High Fidelity was a video game?” It’s not a perfect analogy, but it’s pretty damn close, and either way it’s a sign that Mixtape is going to be a fabulous slice of late-1990s, early-2000s nostalgia, complete with a banging soundtrack. You can hear it in the trailers — Mixtape absolutely nails the classic Moviefone tone, and it seems that this vibe extends to the full game. I played roughly 30 minutes of Mixtape at Summer Game Fest 2025,

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Best Streaming Services of 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-21 11:09:00

There's a reason why Netflix has become shorthand for streaming in general. The service has evolved into a must-have streaming app, even if you choose to pay extra to share your password. With big originals like Squid Game, Wednesday and Stranger Things dropping new seasons in 2025, and award-winning titles, it's giving us the closest thing we have to watercooler conversations these days. Netflix has a dependable and user-friendly interface while offering a vast range of features and a constant

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Google Offers Pixel Tablet Cheaper Than Last Prime Day, Competing With Apple’s Deal for Android Fans

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2026-03-21 18:10:04

When you think about productivity on the go, you undoubtedly think about your phone first. But what if you need a larger screen? What if more real estate in general for your portable workspace is what you’re looking for? You need a tablet. And if you’re considering a tablet that does more than just stream videos and browse the web, the Google Pixel Tablet is a standout choice. It’s great for just about any use case, and it’s actually a lot more affordable than some of the bigger heavy-hitters ou

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Google Pixel 10 may fail to live up to our MagSafe dreams, after all

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-21 22:28:50

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google is preparing a range of “Pixelsnap” accessories for the Pixel 10 that support wireless charging. Despite Qi2 support, the phone may require the use of a case to add the magnets needed for alignment. In addition to Google’s own accessories, look for a range of similar Made by Google solutions from third parties. What is so hard about giving Android users what they want? When it comes to wirelessly charging our phones, we’re not asking for that m

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This mandatory Pixel 6a update may limit your battery - but it's for your own good

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-03-21 22:49:54

Jason Cipriani/ZDNET At least for one device, the battery problems that have plagued some Pixel phones may be ending – but the fix is coming at a price. According to Alex Moriconi, communications manager at Google (Pixel phones), Google will soon release an update that will purposefully limit the battery capacity of some Pixel 6a phones, hopefully also limiting issues with overheating. Also: 4 exciting features Google just announced for Android phones (and why they're a big deal) In an email

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Android 16 has finally arrived, and it’s time for your Pixel to upgrade

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-20 05:00:21

TL;DR Google has just released Android 16 stable for Pixel devices Other manufacturers can now follow suit with updates for their own device lineups. The Pixel 6 series and newer, including Google’s foldables and the Pixel tablet, are eligible for today’s update. Are you ready for the summer of Android 16? We’re just a week into June already, and while we missed the initially rumored June 3 launch, Android 16 is finally making its formal debut, as Google settles into its new release schedule.

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6 new Android ecosystem treats that have this gadget geek grinning

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2026-03-22 05:15:13

Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET I've been using Android devices since 2007 and now have a rather large collection of Google devices in my home and office. The latest ecosystem updates will improve my efficiency with communications, safety, and daily commuting. Also: Your Android phone is getting a huge security upgrade for free - what's new While this week's focus has been on the release of Android 16, there are also six new features for Android that I am particularly excited about, and

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After all the Pixel battery issues, I don’t think I can keep recommending Google’s phones

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-22 12:00:52

Robert Triggs / Android Authority I love a good Pixel. I’ve owned several, defended them in heated group chats, and even converted a few friends to the cause. But lately? I’m hesitating — hard. The elephant in the room, if you haven’t noticed, is batteries. Not in the “oh, it doesn’t last a full day” sense — we’re talking swelling, melting, and potentially exploding. The kind of hardware horror that once tanked a Samsung generation is now infesting Google’s own backyard. If you’ve missed the s

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41 of the Best Movies on Netflix You Should Stream Right Now

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-22 09:00:03

In just 10 years since releasing its first original film Beasts of No Nation, Netflix has evolved into a power player in the movie scene, earning honors at award shows like the Oscars and Golden Globes. The streaming giant received 18 Oscar nominations in 2025 and took home three: two for Emilia Perez and one for best documentary short with The Only Girl in the Orchestra. Popular action films and comedies such as Sicario, Havoc and Hit Man have also helped make Netflix a destination for reliabl

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Breaking: One UI 8 beta 2 starts rolling out for the Galaxy S25 series

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-22 20:28:49

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has begun rolling out the second One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S25 series. The second beta is available to users in South Korea, UK and Germany, but the program has also expanded to India and Poland. We’ve not yet heard reports about users in the US getting the second beta update, even though they were part of the first wave of release. Samsung released the first One UI 8 beta late last month for Galaxy S25 devices, giving users a glimpse of what’s

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Missing Android 16’s Pixel VIPs widget? You’re not alone (Updated: Rolling out)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-22 23:05:38

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s new Pixel VIPs widget launched with the release of Android 16. However, some Pixel owners report that the widget is missing. An update to the Contacts app is likely needed before the widget becomes available. Update, June 12, 2025 (07:05 AM ET): Users report that the Pixel VIPs widget now shows up correctly on their device. If you still don’t see it with the June Pixel Feature Drop installed, ensure your Google Contacts app is up to date thro

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6 big features missing on Android 16

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-22 23:30:26

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Google’s big Android 16 update has arrived a tad early in the year — and that’s good news as we get to play with new software a little ahead of schedule. It also means that the upcoming Pixel flagships will likely ship with the latest Android update out of the box, unlike last year. While the Pixel 10 series may get Android 16 at launch, the latest version still misses several noteworthy features in the stable release. Android 16 brings a lot of under-the-hoo

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Pixel 9A Buying Guide: Everything to Know About Google's Budget Phone

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-22 23:30:06

Google's latest budget phone, the $499 Pixel 9A, arrived fresh off the heels of Apple's "affordable" offering, the $599 iPhone 16E. Very convenient timing. The Pixel 9A is $300 cheaper than the baseline Pixel 9 and therefore scales back when it comes to features like cameras and RAM. But it maintains other attributes, like display size, processor and AI features -- and even touts a higher battery capacity than its pricier Pixel counterparts. For more on what the new phone has in store, be sure

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AOSP isn’t dead, but Google just landed a huge blow to custom ROM developers

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-23 00:11:57

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google has made it harder to build custom Android ROMs for Pixel phones by omitting their device trees and driver binaries from the latest AOSP release. The company says this is because it’s shifting its AOSP reference target from Pixel hardware to a virtual device called “Cuttlefish” to be more neutral. While Google insists AOSP isn’t going away, developers must now reverse-engineer changes, making the process for supporting Pixel devices more difficu

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I tested 10+ Pixel 9 Pro XL cases so you don’t have to: These are the picks I would buy!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-21 09:58:52

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority I’ve tested out a ton of the most popular Pixel 9 Pro XL cases on the market and picked out a few that are worthy of Google’s most premium (non-foldable) smartphone. Check out our list for the best Pixel 9/9 Pro cases if you’ve got a smaller model. My favorite Google Pixel 9 Pro XL case is the Mous Limitless Nick Fernandez / Android Authority A phone as large and expensive as the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL needs solid protection, and the Mous Limitless case hits

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June’s Pixel Drop gives Gboard the power to create stickers without Pixel Studio

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-21 21:00:12

TL;DR Pixel users will now be able to generate custom stickers right in Gboard. Stickers are created by typing a prompt and selecting an emotion. The custom sticker function is available for Pixel 9 and newer devices. Back in May, we found code in the Gboard beta that suggested Google could add the ability to generate stickers without having to open Pixel Studio. At the time, it seemed like the feature may have been in the early stages of development due to its lack of UI elements. But it app

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Pixel VIPs widget is here to help you stay connected to your most important people

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-21 21:00:20

TL;DR Google has officially launched the Pixel VIPs widget for devices from Pixel 6 onward via the June Pixel Feature Drop. The home screen widget displays key updates like last calls, WhatsApp messages, locations, and birthdays for up to eight chosen contacts. VIP contacts can also bypass Do Not Disturb settings. Google has been working on a new Pixel VIPs widget for the Google Contacts app for a while now. Last month, we got a good idea about how Pixel VIPs would work, and earlier this week

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June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop is here, and here’s everything new it’s bringing to your Pixel

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-21 21:00:42

TL;DR Google has released the June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop for supported Pixel devices. This Feature Drop includes the Android 16 platform update and Pixel-exclusive features such as Pixel VIPs widget, Battery Health Indicator, custom Gboard stickers via Pixel Studio, and more. Pixel devices are also getting Google app updates that bring even more features. It’s raining updates today for Pixels! Supported Pixel devices are getting a ton of new features today, courtesy of a combination of app

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The latest Android 16 beta now lets you throttle your Pixel’s battery, charging

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-22 14:20:59

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The Android 16 QPR1 beta 2 update apparently brings the battery health assistance feature. This feature effectively throttles your charging speed and battery over time in the name of battery health. The feature also comes after numerous reports of battery issues affecting older Pixel phones. Google announced a battery health assistance feature alongside the Pixel 9a earlier this year. The feature effectively throttles your charging speed and battery over

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Google Pixel 10 might debut Qi 2 support and magnetic “Pixelsnap” accessories

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-22 18:33:08

Android Headlines Pixel 10 leaked renders TL;DR Google is working on an ecosystem of magnetic Qi 2.2 accessories for the Pixel 10 series under the “Pixelsnap” name Planned accessories include a magnetic charger, a charger with stand, and a “Ring Stand” The feature, combined with the Hub Mode, which might be coming to phones, could make the Pixel 10 a small smart display while charging, similar to iPhones with Standby Mode One of the most requested features for smartphones right now is Qi 2 s

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Warning: Google will soon nerf the Pixel 6a’s battery due to an overheating issue

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-22 23:51:36

Arielle / Android Authority TL;DR Google will soon warn Pixel 6a owners about a potential battery overheating issue, following multiple reports of the device catching fire. A string we found in the latest Android beta states the phone’s battery capacity and charging speed will be limited after 400 charge cycles as a safety measure. Given the serious risk of fire, users who see the warning are strongly advised to replace the battery or upgrade their phone immediately. Update, June 11, 2025 (4

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Pixelsnap, Google's belated answer to MagSafe, could arrive alongside the Pixel 10

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-22 22:45:27

Android phones that support Qi2 wireless chargers that are magnetically secured in place might finally be hitting the market. Android Authority reports that Google plans to add Qi2 charging with the upcoming Google Pixel 10. The Qi2 standard was announced at CES in 2023, and was developed with substantial contributions from Apple. The new design iterated on the Qi standard by adding magnets that would help ensure a perfect alignment, among other improvements. That magnetic alignment tech was bui

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