Google’s forgotten Pixel 6a is having a bit of a moment at $175
…Again, the software is the real enticing part of this phone, with the Pixel 6a getting excellent support, even being updated to Android 17 in June 2026. For the $175 price, there…
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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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Rajesh Pandey Jul 24, 2026, 12:52 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 Pixel Watch 3 is aging like fine wine, especially at its discounted price of $240
…that new major updates won't come to the watch in 2028 and beyond. If you need an extension on this, you'll have to go with the Pixel Watch 4. While…
Your Pixel Watch 4's LTE keeps dropping? You're not alone
…The good news is that Google has been issuing updates to fix the Pixel Watch 4's problems; the bad news is that it looks like another issue has popped up that…
Google's Pixel 10 Pro gets a huge $315 price cut for Prime Day
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I loved Google Pixel phones for years, but one recurring flaw finally broke my trust
…Improved privacy is great, but it highlights a glaring flaw Tensor chips aren't able to handle the pressure Amongst the excitement around November's Pixel Feature Drop was an update from…
Android 17 Beta 4.1 finally fixes the Pixel problems folks have been complaining about
…Sign in to your Android Police account If you've got your Pixel on the beta track, you'll be happy to know that another update just dropped, bringing it to Android…
AICore is turning 128GB Android phones into a storage nightmare
…Manufacturers are pushing AI much harder than any meaningful hardware upgrades lately. Google recently updated its support documentation to explain why AICore can balloon . When the system updates a local model, AICore…
The Android Auto update you've been waiting for is finally here
…When it comes to affected devices, we've seen reports including, but not limited to, the Pixel 10, Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 7 series phones. In addition, Galaxy S26 devices…
Google is quietly fixing Android’s biggest Wi-Fi annoyance
Rajesh Pandey Mar 17, 2026, 4:43 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…