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

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-08-30 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 2025-08-31 08:54:26

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 2025-08-31 20:30:39

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 2025-09-01 17:30:16

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 2025-09-01 15:17:37

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 2025-09-02 16:12:00

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 2025-09-04 01:47:57

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 2025-09-04 02:29:25

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 2025-09-04 16:49:03

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 2025-09-04 20:45:56

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 2025-09-06 08:00:11

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 2025-09-06 08:00:21

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 2025-09-06 08:30:48

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 2025-09-06 18:53:00

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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Google Pixel 10 leak points to some disappointing feature omissions

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-07 04:53:17

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The vanilla Pixel 10 may not have a vapor chamber. Wi-Fi 7 support may not be in the cards either. It could also miss out on the new “Ultra Res Zoom” feature and ultra-stable video recording. The base model Pixel 10 is shaping up to sound like a mixed bag of good news and bad news. While it should get a big upgrade in the form of a triple camera setup, it’s also expected to make a variety of compromises. For example, our report from April suggests Google

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Deal: Pixel 9 for just $249 for US Mobile customers, old and new

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-07 16:00:24

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR US Mobile is offering the Google Pixel 9 for just $249 when you pay for a year of unlimited service, making the total as low as $459. Existing US Mobile customers who meet certain requirements can get the deal without switching plans or paying for a new annual plan. The Pixel 9 is still a strong buy in 2025, with seven years of OS updates and solid performance, and US Mobile is a reputable carrier with unique multi-network support. Now that the Google

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I Wanted to Switch to Pixel 10, but This iOS 26 Feature Might Keep Me on iPhone

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-08 16:00:04

I switched from a Google Pixel 3 XL to Apple's iPhone 12 Pro Max in 2021, and in the years since, I've dearly missed Google's Hold For Me. This feature is so useful that I'm shocked it hasn't been brought to the iPhone or even other Android phones in the years since. Hold For Me saves 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

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Riot is shutting down studio behind its Minecraft-like game

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-09-08 15:25:46

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Riot Games is closing the studio behind Hytale, its Minecraft-like game that has been in development for nearly a decade. Hypixel Studios, which Riot acquired in 2020 for an undisclosed sum, is shutting down “over the next few months,” according to Hypixel CEO Aaron “Noxy” Donaghey. “After years of pushing forward, adapting, and exploring every possible path, it became clear w

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This hidden Android feature lets me hit pause on distracting apps - how it works

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-09 16:16:57

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Every so often, an Android app decides it wants to distract me from what I'm doing. I might like that app, might even use it quite often, but in that moment, it's bothersome. I could mute my phone or even turn it off, but there might be other apps that I need to use. I could also uninstall the app, knowing I'd have to reinstall it later. Why go through all of that when you can temporarily disable that distracting Android app? Also: 6 hidden Android features that m

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Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Oppo Find N5 Camera Comparison: Which Pictures Look Better?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-09 20:00:04

Foldable phones like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Oppo Find N5 have redefined smartphone design. But ultimately, what most people just want to know: How good are the cameras? I snapped photos on both book-style foldables to see how the cameras stack up. Each phone had its strengths, from sharpness to texture to life-like colors, and they took turns claiming the "winner" title. In general, you won't find the best phone cameras on foldables because of their design. A thinner phone calls for a smalle

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OnePlus 13 vs Pixel vs Galaxy: The camera shootout you need to see

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-10 23:00:31

Robert Triggs / Android Authority I’ve used some brilliant camera phones this year, and now it’s the OnePlus 13’s turn to come across my desk. I’ll let you in on a secret; I’ve been using the OPPO Find X8 Pro as my daily driver for some time now — largely because of its brilliant quad-camera array. But what excites me about the OnePlus 13 is that it shares virtually the same setup, minus the 6x optical zoom camera. It still retains the 3x lens for longer range shots and the camera software tool

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Google Pixel 10a wishlist: These are the 5 upgrades I want to see

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-10 01:30:34

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Over the last few years, we’ve gotten used to a pretty reliable formula for Pixel launches. Every fall, Google rolls out its flagships, followed by the mid-range Pixel A launch a few months later in the spring. Usually, that mid-ranger takes most of its cues (and all of its internals) from the flagships, giving us a great chance to recommend the full Pixel experience without the full Pixel price. This year, though, the Pixel 9a tried something new. It picked up

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Google just changed the search bar on my Pixel home screen, and I hate it

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-10 15:30:44

Joe Maring / Android Authority One of my favorite things about Google’s Pixel phones is the persistent Google Search bar at the bottom of the home screen. It’s such a simple feature, but having that constant access to Google, and right by my thumb, is a huge convenience. Earlier this month, we reported that Google was getting ready to change that search bar by adding yet another shortcut to it — this time, one for Google AI Mode. That shortcut now appears to be widely rolling out to Pixel phon

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I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with a $750 Android for a week. Now I'm questioning my loyalty

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-10 14:30:13

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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Google Pixel Stand (2nd Gen) deal: We’ve never seen it this cheap!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-11 08:55:43

Robert Triggs / Android Authority As Android fans, the Google Pixel Stand (2nd Gen) is obviously one of our favorite wireless chargers. It doesn’t often go on sale, and the lowest we’ve seen it go for was $53.93 back in 2022! Today, it’s on sale for just $43.99, making this a record-low price. Get the Google Pixel Stand 2nd Gen for just $43.99 ($35.01 off) This offer is available from eBay, but the seller is actually Best Buy. This gives us a level of confidence, as it is not just a random onl

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Check out Pixel’s new AI Mode home screen shortcut (Update: Rolling out widely)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-11 20:55:33

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel devices could soon receive a shortcut to Search’s AI Mode on the home screen. The shortcut will appear within the Pixel Launcher’s search widget and launch the Google app’s AI Mode interface. We’ve enabled it in Android 16 QPR1 beta to give you an early look. Update, June 20, 2025 (1:55 PM ET): After slowly getting started earlier this month, this week it appears that the new Pixel Launcher AI Mode shortcut is rolling out widely. Here’s the new

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Samsung is trying to figure out why it lost Pixel 10 chip production, but we all know why

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-11 10:42:53

TL;DR Samsung is “intensively analyzing” Google’s switch from Samsung to TSMC for Pixel chip production. The move apparently came as a “shock” to Samsung last month. TSMC is generally considered superior to Samsung when it comes to chip manufacturing. Google has used Samsung to manufacture its Tensor smartphone chips since 2021, but the Pixel 10 series is widely tipped to be made by rival manufacturer TSMC. Now, Samsung is reportedly taking a closer look at this switch as part of a wider inve

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iPhone 16E Specs vs. Google Pixel 8A: How Apple and Google's Lower-Cost Phones Match Up

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-12 16:00:07

Google's A-series Pixel handsets are typically budget-friendly, but currently the cheapest Google goes is $499 for the Pixel 9A. If you do want all of Google's flagship features and are comfortable with getting a used or refurbished device, you could check out last year's Pixel 8A which is going for under $300 in the secondary market. Strangely, Google is currently selling the Pixel 8A for the same price as the Pixel 9A, so it doesn't make sense to buy a new version of the Pixel 8A. A sub-$300

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8 things I want to see on the Pixel 10 series

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-12 23:00:57

Joe Maring / Android Authority Given the rumored earlier launch date of August this year, the Pixel 10 series is right around the corner. As is customary with every Google product, the leaks are really starting to ramp up as we get closer to the release. Up to now, all the tidbits of info we’ve seen are pointing to an iterative update with no meaningful changes to the design, except perhaps a slightly bigger camera bar on the back. While they might not look that different from their predecesso

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Gemini Space is coming to Pixel phones, and it could be Google’s take on Samsung’s Now Bar

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-14 16:52:06

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google is developing a new feature called “Gemini Space” for its Pixel phones, which is expected to debut on the upcoming Pixel 10 series. “Gemini Space” could be a rebrand of the At a Glance widget that will add new information like finance recaps and sports scores. This new feature could be Google’s version of Samsung’s “Now Brief,” providing a full-screen, contextual summary of your day from the lock screen. Google is locked in a race with rival OpenA

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