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October Pixel Patch Targets Keyboard, Audio, and Camera Glitches
technology4 days ago

October Pixel Patch Targets Keyboard, Audio, and Camera Glitches

Google released the October Pixel update on October 6, 2026, addressing three specific bugs across supported devices. The patch fixes issues where the virtual keyboard fails to appear in search fields, audio distortion occurs during VoIP calls, and media saves in the wrong orientation. While the update covers most current models, the sensor fix is limited to the Pixel 11 series. This minor release precedes the broader Android 17 QPR3 beta, which targets a stable release in March 2027.

via Droid Life|
#android-update#bug-fixes#google-pixel
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Ends With Deep Discounts on Flagship Phones and Foldables
technology4 days ago

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Ends With Deep Discounts on Flagship Phones and Foldables

Amazon’s two-day Prime Big Deal Days event concluded on October 7, 2026, offering significant discounts on flagship smartphones, foldables, and mid-range devices. The sale featured the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra at $980 and the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL at $1,000. Foldable options included the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 at $1,550, while mid-range picks like the Motorola Moto G Stylus dropped to $400. The event marked the first major holiday shopping opportunity of the year.

via GSMArena.com|
#amazon-prime-day#consumer-electronics#google-pixel
Google Rolls Out October Pixel Update; Android 17 QPR3 Beta Targets 2027 Fixes
technology4 days ago

Google Rolls Out October Pixel Update; Android 17 QPR3 Beta Targets 2027 Fixes

Google released the October Pixel update on October 6, 2026, for all supported devices from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 11 series. This minor patch includes three specific bug fixes and marks the final update for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Separately, Android Central reports that Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 has launched for testers, previewing 20 major fixes for a stable release expected in March 2027.

via Droid Life|
#android-17#bug-fixes#google-pixel
Pixel 11 Pro Prices Drop $250 as Amazon October Sale Begins
technology4 days ago

Pixel 11 Pro Prices Drop $250 as Amazon October Sale Begins

Google’s Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL smartphones have received significant price reductions during Amazon’s October sale event. The Pixel 11 Pro is now available for $849, a $250 discount from its original $1,099 price, while the Pixel 11 Pro XL costs $999, representing a $300 drop. The standard Pixel 11 has also seen a $150 reduction, bringing its price to $749. These discounts make the Pro models cheaper than the base Pixel 11 was at launch, highlighting a rapid depreciation in value for Google’s latest flagship devices.

via The Verge|
#amazon-prime-day#consumer-electronics#google-pixel
September Pixel Update Locks Out Some Users, Sparking Data Recovery Concerns
technology12 days ago

September Pixel Update Locks Out Some Users, Sparking Data Recovery Concerns

Google’s September 2026 Pixel update has caused lock screen failures for a subset of users, rendering pattern and PIN entry invalid. While the update introduces new features like Pixel VIPs, the critical bug forces some owners to factory reset their devices to regain access, highlighting risks in Android’s credential-encrypted storage system.

via PhoneArena|
#android-security#data-loss#google-pixel
Google to extend Pixel 11 color-matched app icons to older devices
technology17 days ago

Google to extend Pixel 11 color-matched app icons to older devices

Google is preparing to bring a new visual feature from the Pixel 11 to older models. The update will allow the My Pixel app icon to match the specific color of the user's device. Evidence suggests this change is already rolling out to Pixel 9 phones, with Pixel 10 models likely to follow. Additionally, Google plans to change the default icon color from dark blue to light blue across all non-Pixel 11 devices.

via phonearena.com|
#android#google-pixel#my-pixel-app
Pixel 11 Pro XL: Google's oversized flagship with top-tier camera and AI
technology19 days ago

Pixel 11 Pro XL: Google's oversized flagship with top-tier camera and AI

Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL is a large, premium smartphone featuring a 6.8-inch 120Hz OLED, Tensor G6 with 12/16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage, around two days of battery life, fast ~90-minute charging, and a high-end triple-camera system (50MP/48MP/48MP) with improved Night Sight, Magic Capture and Camera Looks. It runs Android 17 with seven years of software updates, includes six months of Google AI Pro, and supports Qi2 wireless charging; US models rely on eSIM with no physical SIM slot. Priced at £1,279 (about €1,399, $1,299, A$2,099), it’s very expensive and heavy, offering superb camera and AI features but not a dramatic leap over previous Pixels or rivaled top-by-power in all areas by Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra.

via The Guardian|
#ai-features#camera#google-pixel
Pixel September Update Adds VIP Widget Shortcuts, Scam Detection, and Potter-Themed Packs
technology24 days ago

Pixel September Update Adds VIP Widget Shortcuts, Scam Detection, and Potter-Themed Packs

Google's September Pixel Drop adds quick-action VIP contacts with badges to the widget, introduces on-device Scam Detection for Gboard and notifications (six languages; expanded to nine countries), expands Pause Point to Pixel 6-series and newer, and launches Harry Potter audiobook-themed packs with a two-month Audible trial for eligible Pixel users in multiple regions; Pixel Tablet is excluded, and the Pixel Watch gains Raise to Talk improvements and gesture integrations as part of the update.

via GSMArena.com|
#google-pixel#harry-potter-audiobooks#pause-point
Pixel Modem Flaw Under Limited Exploitation Prompts Urgent Patch
security24 days ago

Pixel Modem Flaw Under Limited Exploitation Prompts Urgent Patch

Google says a high-severity flaw in Pixel's cellular modem (CVE-2026-58704) is being exploited in the wild via targeted, zero-click attacks that could bypass permissions and escalate privileges. A September 2026 patch set fixes this and 109 other flaws, including kernel privilege escalations and remote code execution. CISA added CVE-2026-58704 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list with a patch deadline for federal agencies; users should update to the latest Pixel security level (2026-09-05 or newer) under Settings > Security & privacy.

via The Hacker News|
#android-security#cve-2026-58704#google-pixel
Pixel Drop expands VIP shortcuts, scam alerts, and Pixel Watch gestures
technology25 days ago

Pixel Drop expands VIP shortcuts, scam alerts, and Pixel Watch gestures

Google's September Pixel Drop rolls out to Pixel phones, tablets, and Pixel Watch, adding a one-tap VIP contact home screen with unread badges and a floating contact nav for quick calls/texts; Scam Detection now supports more languages and regions with Gboard flagging suspicious messages as you type; Pixel Watch gains Raise to Talk and a one-handed pinch to scroll the notification tray; plus Harry Potter Audiobook Packs that wallpaper/icon/sound-change for eligible users and include a two-month Audible trial.

via Android Central|
#google-pixel#pixel-drop#pixel-watch
Pixel 11 Pro's 120x AI Zoom Sparks Online Roasts Over AI-Enhanced Photos
technology1 month ago

Pixel 11 Pro's 120x AI Zoom Sparks Online Roasts Over AI-Enhanced Photos

Google has extended Pixel 11 Pro’s Pro Zoom to 120x, using generative AI to reconstruct distant scenes and deliver crisper images. The feature has sparked widespread mockery on the Pixel community’s forums as many users realize ultra-zoom shots may be AI-generated rather than true photos. The debate echoes earlier concerns about authenticity in AI-processed images, with examples like lunar-eclipse shots fueling discussions about what counts as a real photo.

via Droid Life|
#ai-zoom#generative-ai#google-pixel