Pixel XL
Last updated: Oct 20th, 2016.
The Pixel is Google's new smartphone for 2016. It was the first phone under the new "Made by Google" brand. The Google Pixel XL features a 5.5-inch Quad HD display, Snapdragon 821 chipset, 4GB of RAM, a 12.3MP camera that was rated the best smartphone camera by DxOMark at the time of its launch, and more.
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Google Pixel Camera Review
By now we’ve all heard Google’s claims that the camera in their new line of Pixel smartphones isn’t just one of the best smartphone cameras on the market — it’s the king of them all. Time to put that to the test.
How to transfer your data from the iPhone to Android using the Pixel’s Quick Switch Adapter
Included in the box of the Google Pixel is a tiny accessory called the Quick Switch Adapter. In this post, we’ll show you how you can use it to transfer over (most) of your data from an old Android or iOS device.
Best Google Pixel & Pixel XL cases
The Pixel and Pixel XL are two of the most highly anticipated Android devices of the year. Some Android phones don’t have a lot of great cases to choose from, but it’s looking like the Pixel phones will not suffer from that problem. There are already plenty of good-looking cases from Google and other 3rd-party …
Best Google Pixel and Pixel XL Accessories
The Pixel and Pixel XL are so close we can taste it. In the meantime, be sure to jump on getting some accessories to make sure that you’re ready to go once your new device has arrived.stars News & Updates launch
A developer managed to get Android 13 on the original Pixel smartphone
The OG Pixel is no longer eligible for updates, but it seems that thanks to the efforts of a developer, he managed to get Android 13 onto his smartphone.
Android 11 will most likely not be coming to the original Pixel phones
If you’re holding onto the original Pixel phone, then you might want to consider upgrading to a newer model, especially if Android 11 is an update that you are looking forward to.
Night Sight camera feature roll-out for all Pixel phones has begun
Google has started pushing out the Night Sight camera feature to all of its Pixel smartphones. The feature was unveiled during the launch of the Pixel 3 but was not ready by the time the phone went on sale.
It’s time for manufacturers to ditch custom UI’s for stock Android
Before I begin, I’m writing this completely from an HTC user perspective. I understand there are other manufacturers out there, but my experience of other brands is limited, if your experiences are different or you have anything to add from the other side of the fence, I’d love to read your comments.“We’ve come a long …
DEAL: Save a boatload and get the OG Pixel for as low as $280
Woot! is offering the original Pixel and Pixel XL for as low as $279 with free shipping for a limited time. These are refurbished products, but have passed through inspection.
Google releases the January Android Security Bulletin for Pixel/Nexus devices
Google has released the January Android Security Bulletin for Pixel and Nexus devices, including the Pixel 2 lineup and even the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X.
Android 8.1 comes out of beta, official factory images and OTA files are live [DOWNLOAD]
Android 8.1 is official and now ready for download. Google made the factory images and OTA files available, so if you don’t feel like waiting for the official rollout to hit, you can flash the update manually.
Pixel phones are getting Lens in Google Assistant today
If you have a Pixel or Pixel 2 smartphone, look out for Lens in the Google Assistant today. Google has begun making the feature available more widely.
Android 8.1 DP 2 rolling out now, enables Pixel 2’s dormant ‘Pixel Visual Core’
Android 8.1 Developer Preview 2 is rolling out. The latest Android Beta kicks off Google testing of the Pixel 2’s dormant “Pixel Visual Core” for improved camera performance.