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The Long, Slow Push to Make Phones Boot Faster

Starting with Android Oreo (version 8), the operating system switched to a faster decompression algorithm (LZ4), which ...
9to5Google

Pixel users on Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 facing Google Wallet, VPN issues

For some reason, not all Beta 3.1 users have received the stable release of Android 16 QPR1, and they are now facing Google Wallet issues.
9to5Google

No, Pixel Satellite SOS isn’t available on the Pixel 7 or 8

The Pixel Satellite SOS settings page has accidentally appeared on older Google devices. This is a bug, with no new ...
Android

Google Pixel 10's UFS 4.0 Upgrade Doesn't Matter as Much as You Think

Benchmarking the Google Pixel 10 reveals that its new UFS 4.0 storage doesn’t provide a dramatic speed boost. While sequential speeds are faster, crucial random-access performance is similar to ...
Android Police

Pixel 10's Android 16 QPR1 September patch arrives early for some users

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...
The Verge

Google Pixel 10 review: perfectly fine

A great, basic Android phone — now with magnets. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. is a senior reviewer with over a decade of ...
Lifehacker

Pixel 10 Review: Flashy New Features, but Not Google's Best Entry-Level Phone

Google's Pixel 10 has some playful colors, adds a telephoto lens, and supports the delightful new Pixelsnap feature. But its chip is still on the weaker end, its AI is unlikely to impress, and its ...
TechCrunch

Google brings Material 3 Expressive to Pixel 6 and newer devices, along with other features

Google announced on Wednesday that it’s bringing a slew of new features to the Android ecosystem and Pixel devices. The tech giant is introducing Material 3 Expressive to Pixel phones, Adaptive Audio ...
The Verge

Here’s how the Pixel’s AI zoom compares to a real 100x lens

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in ...
Android Police

Google Pixel phones gain access to a hidden feature with Android 16 QPR1

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to consumer technology. He previously worked at leading tech publications, such as Neowin, MakeUseOf, and MSPowerUser. Beyond his ...
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Disney Pixel RPG Announced—But There's a Catch

The gaming pros at TheGamersJoint react to Disney’s new Pixel RPG announcement—and the frustrating catch behind it. Two tickets to split record $1.8B Powerball jackpot Exclusive—Melania Trump's ...
Android Authority

Google's Pixels rocket back into the global top 5 premium smartphones

Pixels are suddenly doing very well in the global premium smartphone market. Google broke into the top 5 in the first half of this year, thanks to a highly successful Pixel 9 series. Apple still leads ...