Google is rolling out its monthly security update for Nexus and Pixel devices, but if you happen to own a Pixel 2 XL there are some bonus features in the update, including the ability to change the color profile of the phone’s AMOLED display. When the phone launched, you had two options: the standard view […]
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The HTC U11+ was almost a Google Pixel phone
Google launched two new phones this year: a 5 inch model manufactured by HTC and called the Pixel 2, and a 6 inch phone called the Pixel 2 XL, which was built by LG. But when details about Google’s Pixel 2 lineup started to leak earlier this year, we heard about a third phone. It […]
Google Pixel 2 XL review
The Google Pixel 2 XL is a better phone than the Pixel 2 in a lot of ways. It has a more modern-looking design with thin bezels and a high-resolution 2880 x 1440 pixel display. It offers longer battery life. And it has just about all the features that make the Pixel 2 such a […]
Google to address (some) Pixel 2 XL screen issues with software updates
The Google Pixel 2 XL is a pretty great phone in most respects. It’s fast. It has a stellar camera. And it has the latest software from Google, along with at least three years of updates delivered directly from the company that makes Android. But then there’s the display. For the past week or so […]
About the Pixel 2 XL display…
So you may have heard that the Pixel 2 XL has some display issues. It’s true… kind of. There are actually a few things going on here. The first is that Google set the default color profile on the Pixel 2 XL to sRGB. Some folks may consider that a good thing… but Google didn’t […]
Here’s how the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are different
Google’s new Pixel phones are coming this month, and while the Pixel 2 XL has a bigger screen, slimmer bezels, and a starting price that’s $200 higher… for the most part anything you can do on the Pixel 2 XL you can also do on the Pixel 2. That’s because both phones have the same […]
Google launches $649 Pixel 2 and $849 Pixel 2 XL
Google’s 2017 smartphone family is (almost) here, and after months of leaks, there aren’t a lot of surprises. The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are pretty much exactly what we’d expected… at least in terms of hardware. Prices start at $649 for the smaller model and $849 for the larger Pixel 2 XL. […]
Watch Google’s Oct 4th hardware event here, and join the discussion
You may have heard that Google’s got a few things to announce this week. The company is hosting an event on Wednesday, October 4th at 9AM Pacific/12:00PM Eastern. And there’s a live stream. I’ll be tuning in and bringing live updates to the website throughout the day. But you can also watch the video here, […]
Say hello to the Pixel 2 XL (leaks) Update: Pixel 2 too
Google is holding an event on Wednesday, where the company is expected to launch a whole bunch of new products including two new Pixel phones, a Pixelbook laptop/tablet, and new Google Home products. But nothing’s gotten more pre-launch buzz (and by buzz, I mean leaks) than the upcoming Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL […]
Google Home Max speaker, Ultra Pixel smartphone leaked (Update: just the speaker)
With just under a week left to go until Google’s October 4th event, more details about unannounced hardware from the company continue to leak. The latest rumors point to a new high-end smart speaker called the Google Home Max, and some sort of phone called the Ultra Pixel. Update: Or maybe just the speaker… because […]