Google’s March Pixel update freezes Always-on Display again
Rajesh Pandey Mar 18, 2026, 4:07 AM EDT I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings…
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Seven years of OS and security updates have been standard on Pixel phones since the Pixel 8, but few phones exemplify the longevity of modern smartphones more than the Pixel 10 Pro. Google's software commitment is excellent, but seven years is a long time in smartphones. The Pixel 3 launched just over seven years ago. Would you still find it viable in 2026? Phone performance has plateaued in recent years. Instead, manufacturers are trying to lean on AI to sell us new hardware. While some noticeable features have been introduced in recent Android updates, I don't think I'll be upset about missi
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Google Pixel 11 Pro's telephoto camera quietly gets a big close-up upgrade [Updated]
5d agoGoogle made my Pixel phone so good that upgrading to the Pixel 11 feels pointless
1w agoI used to avoid used Android flagships, but 7-year updates changed that
1w agoI refuse to buy a Pixel phone until Google stops treating users like beta testers
1w agoI hope Google's Pixel 11 event surprises us with more than just new phones
…Here's hoping Google surprises us On paper, the Pixel 11 series looks like another iterative update. Similar design, minor hardware upgrades, and some rumored new software features. That's not necessarily…
The Pixel 11 is just what Google needs to fix its broken phones
…Speaking of bugs, software updates are now riddled with them, making updating a nail-biting experience. There have been so many reports of bricked Pixels that holding back on updates is recommended…
I am desperate to ditch my Pixel for a Galaxy, but these Google features keep dragging me back
…the promise of timely updates or the flashy features added in every major Pixel drop. It's that Android runs much more smoothly on Google's own hardware. Sure, you sacrifice some…
My Google Pixel phone isn't the fastest device, but it doesn't matter anymore
…For example, Google adds a new wave of AI functions every year, which it later rolls out on older Pixel hardware. And even with the hardware getting long in the tooth, I…
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 finally tackles Pixel's most annoying bugs, from audio static to authentication failures
…This beta update will be available for all Pixel 6 and newer devices. It will also be available for the Pixel Tablet. However, if you choose to enter the beta, we recommend…
Pixel Glow could be a feature that redefines future Pixel phones
…Pixel Glow uses subtle light and color on the back of your device to inform you of important activity when it's face down.' Now, we've seen a lot of hardware…
Your Galaxy S25 just picked up three more Galaxy AI features
Rajesh Pandey Jun 11, 2026, 10:28 AM EDT I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings…
Google's native parental controls break free from Pixel, coming to every Android phone
…hardware walls. Related Android 17 is headed to Pixel phones now, and it'll change the way you multitask The biggest OS release of the year has started For reference, the update…
Privacy-focused GrapheneOS to launch on Motorola flagship phones in 2027
…The phones will be flagship devices with higher-end hardware than Pixels and priced accordingly. That would make them quite expensive since the current Pixel lineup is already pricey, with the Pixel…