Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing an update to the Pixel Launcher that enables Circle to Search to work in split-screen mode. On Pixel devices currently, Circle to Search doesn’t work while in split-screen mode. The feature lets you tap, scribble, or draw a circle over any text or image on the …
TL;DR Google has shown off its camera testing facility in a CNET video. The video shows a more practical approach to testing smartphone cameras. Many smartphone brands have their own camera testing setups, allowing them to fine-tune their photo and video experience. We seldom get a close look at these facilities, though, but Google has …
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is readying a new “Lookup” feature for the Phone app on Pixel devices. The feature is designed to search for unknown numbers online. It works very differently from the phonebook app Truecaller. Google seems to be getting ready to roll out a new “Lookup” tool in the Phone …
Serial leaker Steve ‘OnLeaks’ Hemmerstoffer recently posted apparent renders showing off the Pixel 9. This meant that the two earlier devices he leaked were actually the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro XL. In other words, we could be looking at three Pixel 9 series flagships coming later this year. This would be …
Google continues its efforts to squash bugs in the latest Android 14 QPR3 (Quarterly Platform Release 3) with today’s rollout of Beta 2.1. This update focuses heavily on fixing a range of issues that have been plaguing the beta version of the operating system. While a new major Beta 3 update is expected in a …
TL;DR Google is testing a new feature in the Phone app that lets you seamlessly switch from a regular phone call to a Google Meet video call with just a tap. This feature is currently in beta testing and only showing up for a limited number of users on Pixel phones. Google’s video conferencing platform, …
TL;DR Fairphone has announced the indefinite suspension of its subscription model, Fairphone Easy. Fairphone Easy aimed to offer sustainable phone ownership by offering a monthly fee for all-inclusive repairs, replacements, and recycling. Fairphone joins Google’s Pixel Pass in failing to gain traction, casting doubts about the viability of the phone-leasing model. Fairphone, the Dutch phone …
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google aims to ship 10 million Pixel phones in 2024, starting its Pixel production in India as early as next quarter. Potential benefits include competitive pricing for Indian consumers and a more resilient supply chain for Google. Apple and Samsung have already established production hubs in India. Following …
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR A recent Pixel camera bug means that tapping to set the exposure doesn’t work properly in the camera viewfinder. The issue only seems to appear when shooting at 1x, as the viewfinder shows automatic exposure adjustments at other zoom levels. It does seem like 1x images are still …
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Google has a temporary solution for the storage bug affecting Pixel phones after the January Play System update. A more permanent solution is also in the works. Google says the bug mainly affects Pixel devices using multiple user accounts or work profiles. Google has issued a fix for the …