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Google Pixel Tips, Tricks & News

Smartphone displaying a voice recording app, placed on a dark notebook.
Nov 14, 2022

You don't need to pay for an app or subscription to have your audio notes transcribed for you on your Android smartphone. There's an easy, free way to do it on almost any Google Pixel, and you can eve ...

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Nov 8, 2022

With all the high-tech wizardry available on modern smartphones, the low-key most practical tool is arguably the flashlight. If you own a Google Pixel model, it's finally easier to turn the flashlight ...

Mobile app interface with options: Open app, Today's Deals, Shopping Cart, Search on Amazon, View Orders.
Oct 7, 2022

Everyone has that one app they use more than any other. What if I told you there was a way to open these apps on newer Google Pixel devices with one quick gesture? I imagine you'd want to know how to ...

Smartphone displaying notifications and a gadget-related app interface.
Feb 21, 2022

For some time now, Samsung, LG, and other smartphone manufacturers have had one-handed modes that let you reach on-screen content with your thumb that would otherwise be unreachable without another ha ...

Colorful floral pattern with a lock symbol on a digital device screen.
Feb 2, 2022

Google dropped new features for its Pixel lineup of phones, and there's something here for everyone. With the launch of Android 12, Google gave its smartphones (Pixel 3 and newer) a handful of exclusi ...

Mobile application interface showing the "History" button.
Feb 2, 2022

Your Pixel's Now Playing song discovery tool received a few updates in Android 12, and the feature is finally comparable to other music recognition services. The most significant upgrades for Now Play ...

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Jan 28, 2022

There are many ways to access the Google Assistant on your phone, but Android 12 adds another one for Google Pixel models that may be the best way yet. On the Pixel 2 and newer, you can say "Hey Googl ...

Smartphone screen displaying a user interface with a 'Select' option and a circular image placeholder for a profile picture.
Dec 24, 2021

If you've ever been in a crowded, noisy place, chances are you've dealt with having to talk louder just so the other person can hear, and vice versa. You can alleviate this headache in the latest Pixe ...

Smartphone featuring the Snapchat logo on its back.
Dec 17, 2021

In Android 12, you can launch the Snapchat app just by tapping the back of your Pixel phone twice. The latest Pixel update from Google improved upon the feature by giving us access to the shortcut fro ...

Android 12 Game Dashboard logo
Nov 23, 2021

Android 12 comes with new features and upgrades that any mobile gamer can appreciate, including Instant Play, which lets you play games instantly without downloading them first. Even better, there's G ...