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

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-23 23:00:21

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 2025-09-25 23:15:13

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 2025-09-26 05:00:52

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

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-26 17:05:38

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 2025-09-26 17:30:26

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 2025-09-26 17:30:06

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 2025-09-26 18:11:57

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 2025-09-25 03:58:52

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 2025-09-25 15:00:12

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 2025-09-25 15:00:20

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 2025-09-25 15:00:42

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 2025-09-26 08:20:59

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 2025-09-26 12:33:08

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 2025-09-26 17:51:36

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 2025-09-26 15:45:27

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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Google will reduce battery life for some Pixel 6a phones to prevent overheating

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-26 19:53:55

Google's Pixel 6a has been a winner in many respects, but a new issue with the smartphone's battery may pose a safety concern. After Android Authority reported on a pair of instances where a Pixel 6a battery overheated to the point where the device caught fire, the publication spotted some details in the latest Android 16 beta indicating that as a precaution, the Pixel 6a battery capacity and charging speed will be reduced. In addition, Android Authority received this statement from Google: A s

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Get a Google Pixel 9a and Pixel Buds A-Series on T-Mobile - here's how it works

zdnet.com Allison Jewell 2025-09-26 16:22:54

Jason Howell/ZDNET Is summer approaching, and you feel stuck with your old, broken, slow phone? You don't have to for long. With this T-Mobile offer, you can get a new phone just in time for your vacation. Also: T-Mobile is giving away the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus for free - here's how it works Now, at T-Mobile, you can get a Google Pixel 9a and a free pair of Pixel Buds A-Series when you open a new line or trade in a qualifying device. After you open a new line or make a trade-in, you will h

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Google will reduce Pixel 6A battery capacity due to overheating issues

theverge.com Jay Peters 2025-09-26 18:10:39

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Earlier this year, Google shipped a Pixel 4A update to some owners that lowered battery life to mitigate overheating risk, and soon, it’s going to do the same for the Pixel 6A. “A subset of Pixel 6A phones will require a mandatory software update to reduce the risk of potential battery overheating,” Google’s Alex Moriconi says in a statement to The Verge. “The update will ena

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4 Pixel phone tricks every user should know - including my favorite

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-06-11 11:57:17

Adam Breeden/ZDNET I've been a Pixel phone devotee since the beginning, and one of my favorite features is the call-screening capability that debuted with the Pixel 3 in 2018. I don't remember the last time I answered an unnecessary call, and I can't imagine switching to a phone without it. Also: The best Google Pixel phones of 2025: Which one should you buy? Over the years though, Pixel call screening -- now named Call Assist -- has added several new tricks beyond simply keeping robocalls an

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After Pixel 4a, now Fitbit trackers are getting a bad battery update

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-06-11 10:37:55

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Google is releasing a battery performance program for Fitbit Sense and Versa 3. The update will reduce battery capacity, and affected users can claim $50, much like they could with the Pixel 4a. Failure to update may result in a factory reset and data loss. Google took Pixel 4a owners on a wild ride this year, those still using this smartphone from 2020. The Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program update released in January 2025 reduced capacity by aroun

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Google's Pixel 9 Pro is $200 off, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals

engadget.com Unknown 2025-06-11 15:00:41

The Pixel 9 Pro is the top Android pick in our guide to the best smartphones, and we gave it a score of 94 in our review last year. It has just about all the key features we've come to enjoy from the Pixel series: top-notch cameras, a handsome design and a (relatively) clean version of Android that's guaranteed to receive updates until 2031. Its 6.3-inch OLED display is appropriately vivid and supports a fast 120Hz refresh rate, while its Tensor G4 chip and 16GB of RAM keep everything running sm

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iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Pixel 9 Pro XL: Massive Phone Specs Compared

cnet.com Andrew Lanxon 2025-06-11 11:00:11

Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max is a real beast of a phone, with a whopping 6.9-inch screen, but Google's Pixel 9 Pro XL is also a meaty contender. Both flagship phones are packed with top-tier mobile tech, from powerful cameras and next-gen processors to advanced AI features -- all designed to win you over. So let's take a dive into the specs to see how Apple and Google's phones compare. At the end of this article, you'll find a chart comparing all of the tech specs, side-by-side. The size is the bi

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This 1.9-pound smartphone battery life can be measured in months

techspot.com Shawn Knight 2025-06-11 00:16:00

Bottom line: Advances in battery technology combined with more efficient hardware and smarter software have allowed smartphones to reach impressive runtime milestones. To borrow a phrase from the automotive world, however, "there's no replacement for displacement" – meaning capacity is still king. The problem, of course, is that few want to lug around a handset with a giant battery just to get more uptime between charges… or at least, that's what most manufacturers believe. For those who priori

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This 1.9-pound smartphone's battery life is measured in months

techspot.com Shawn Knight 2025-06-11 10:16:00

Bottom line: Advances in battery technology combined with more efficient hardware and smarter software have allowed smartphones to reach impressive runtime milestones. To borrow a phrase from the automotive world, however, "there's no replacement for displacement" – meaning capacity is still king. The problem, of course, is that few want to lug around a handset with a giant battery just to get more uptime between charges… or at least, that's what most manufacturers believe. For those who priori

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Latest Tech News

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

6 new Android ecosystem treats that have this gadget geek grinning

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

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

6 big features missing on Android 16

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Google will reduce battery life for some Pixel 6a phones to prevent overheating

Get a Google Pixel 9a and Pixel Buds A-Series on T-Mobile - here's how it works

Google will reduce Pixel 6A battery capacity due to overheating issues

4 Pixel phone tricks every user should know - including my favorite

After Pixel 4a, now Fitbit trackers are getting a bad battery update

Google's Pixel 9 Pro is $200 off, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Pixel 9 Pro XL: Massive Phone Specs Compared

This 1.9-pound smartphone battery life can be measured in months

This 1.9-pound smartphone's battery life is measured in months

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