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iPhone 18 Pro Max primed to edge out Pixel 11 Pro XL on rumored upgrades
technology1 day ago

iPhone 18 Pro Max primed to edge out Pixel 11 Pro XL on rumored upgrades

The article compares rumored specs for Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max and Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL. Apple is expected to send an evolutionary upgrade with a 2‑nm A20 Pro chip, improved camera with variable aperture, a larger battery, and storage up to 2TB, while preserving a familiar design. The Pixel 11 Pro XL is teased to use a 2‑nm Tensor G6, a 6.8‑inch 120Hz OLED display with strong brightness, a back‑mounted light‑up LED bar, and a triple camera system (50 MP main, 48 MP ultrawide, 48 MP telephoto) plus a 42 MP front camera, with substantial storage options and possibly 45W wired charging. Both are expected to keep aluminum bodies with similar footprints and about 12GB of RAM, but the iPhone is framed as the potential performance leader while Google highlights design and camera features that could narrow the gap.

via PhoneArena|
#google-pixel#iphone#rumors
Pixel 10 Pro: The Android flagship that makes rivals feel outdated
technology4 days ago

Pixel 10 Pro: The Android flagship that makes rivals feel outdated

Zac Kew-Denniss argues the Pixel 10 Pro is the Android phone he loves enough to overlook stronger-paper rivals; its combination of superb cameras, useful software features (Now Playing, call screening), long seven-year updates, and the Tensor G5 delivers smooth daily use in a compact form, making other Android phones feel like compromises—despite some minor quibbles like music playback interference.

via Android Authority|
#android-phones#camera#google-pixel
Pixel 12 leaks point to Tensor G7 on a 2nm node with La Jolla codename
technology15 days ago

Pixel 12 leaks point to Tensor G7 on a 2nm node with La Jolla codename

A Pixel 12 leak claims Google will power the lineup with the Tensor G7 on a 2nm process (codenamed La Jolla), continuing Google's in-house chip strategy for AI features and camera processing. While this keeps AI-first advantages, benchmarks described in the leak suggest Tensor-based Pixel devices still trail latest Snapdragon and Apple chips, fueling ongoing debate about whether Google will eventually switch to Snapdragon/MediaTek while maintaining Tensor's software benefits.

via PhoneArena|
#2nm-process#google-pixel#la-jolla
May 2026 Pixel patch fixes several issues, but battery drain persists
technology19 days ago

May 2026 Pixel patch fixes several issues, but battery drain persists

Google’s May 2026 Pixel update fixes several issues (slow wireless charging, camera/app freezing, display flicker, and keyboard input freezing) but does not resolve the ongoing battery drain affecting many Pixel devices. A poll shows about 45% notice excessive battery use; reports point to a March bug that keeps CPUs from entering idle state, and users are eyeing a June patch for a fix.

via PhoneArena|
#android-16#battery-drain#google-pixel
Google’s May Pixel patch fixes charging and display woes across Pixel 7a–10
technology21 days ago

Google’s May Pixel patch fixes charging and display woes across Pixel 7a–10

Google is rolling out its May 2026 security update for Pixel devices from the Pixel 7a to the Pixel 10 (including the Pixel Tablet). The update targets a slow wireless charging issue that occurs around 75–80% battery, and persistent display problems on the Pixel 10 series (flickering/freezing), along with a camera issue where recording and zoom could freeze. It also includes a framework fix for the Pixel keyboard. The patch, labeled vCP1A.260505.005, is a bite-sized rollout that will continue over time.

via Android Central|
#charging-speed#google-pixel#pixel-10
Pixel battery drain mystery prompts Google to hunt for a fix
technology1 month ago

Pixel battery drain mystery prompts Google to hunt for a fix

Pixel phones ranging from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 10 are seeing significant idle battery drain after the April 2026 update. Google has acknowledged the issue and is investigating, with a fix expected in a future update (likely May 2026). While the exact cause isn’t confirmed, some users suspect the CPU staying active with the screen off. The problem is widely reported on Google’s Issue Tracker and Reddit across multiple Pixel generations.

via Android Central|
#android-update#battery-drain#google-issue-tracker
Pixel 11 bets on Pixel Glow, critics call it a gimmick
technology1 month ago

Pixel 11 bets on Pixel Glow, critics call it a gimmick

Google’s Pixel 11 is rumored to introduce Pixel Glow, a back‑side light for notifications tied to Gemini, but the article argues this gimmick distracts from real hardware upgrades like better battery life, camera, a microSD slot, headphone jack, and stylus support; the device is expected to resemble the Pixel 10, with AI features overhyped but not enough to compensate for potential hardware shortcomings.

via PhoneArena|
#android#google-pixel#pixel-11
Google’s Pixel Glow: LEDs Light Up Pixel phones and a coming Pixel laptop
technology1 month ago

Google’s Pixel Glow: LEDs Light Up Pixel phones and a coming Pixel laptop

Google is reportedly developing a feature called Pixel Glow that would use subtle back‑of‑device LEDs to signal notifications on Pixel phones and potentially on a new Pixel-branded laptop, reviving the Chromebook Pixel’s light bar with AI‑driven cues (Gemini) and other visual alerts. The lights could be hidden under the camera bar or logo, with compatibility notes and no confirmed release date, leaving some skepticism about its practicality or longevity.

via Android Central|
#chromebook-pixel-light-bar#google-pixel#led-notification
Pixel and Nothing Shine in a Shifting Q1 2026 Smartphone Market
technology1 month ago

Pixel and Nothing Shine in a Shifting Q1 2026 Smartphone Market

Counterpoint and Omdia paint a mixed picture for Q1 2026: Counterpoint says Apple led shipments with about 21% share (Samsung ~20%), while Omdia places Samsung at 22% and Apple at 20%. Pixel grew roughly 14% year over year and Nothing about 25% in shipments, with Xiaomi down ~19% and Oppo down ~4% (Vivo up slightly). Overall global shipments fell about 6% YoY, and expectations for foldables—potentially boosted by an iPhone Ultra—are shaping the market narrative.

via PhoneArena|
#apple#counterpoint#google-pixel
Galaxy S26 vs Pixel 10: A price-versus-feature face-off in the latest flagships
technology1 month ago

Galaxy S26 vs Pixel 10: A price-versus-feature face-off in the latest flagships

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 and Google’s Pixel 10 both pack 6.3-inch, 120Hz displays and IP68 durability, but the S26 nudges ahead with a lighter design, stronger processor, and larger base storage for $899, while the Pixel 10 undercuts by $100 with 128GB of base storage, gains a brighter outdoor display (3,000 nits) and a 5x telephoto, plus built-in magnets for accessories. Both run Android 16 with seven years of OS/security updates and offer contrasting software experiences (One UI vs Pixel UI). The choice comes down to storage needs and which software ecosystem you prefer.

via CNET|
#flagship-comparison#galaxy-s26#google-pixel
Pixel 11 May Kick Off Samsung's M16 OLED Era Before Galaxy Phones
technology1 month ago

Pixel 11 May Kick Off Samsung's M16 OLED Era Before Galaxy Phones

Google's Pixel 11 is rumored to be the first phone to use Samsung Display's new M16 OLED panels, potentially beating Samsung's own Galaxy lineup and even the iPhone 18 Pro to the upgrade. The Pixel 11 is expected to launch around August, with Apple following in September; the upgrade promises brighter, more accurate colors and better power efficiency, complementing a Tensor G6 chip and a modem swap, while Samsung’s own flagships (like the Galaxy S27) are not due until 2027.

via PhoneArena|
#google-pixel#iphone-18-pro#m16-oled