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Google Pixel fans, good news. Tap to see what’s playing is back with the latest update| Technology News

Google Pixel fans, good news. Tap to see what’s playing is back with the latest update| Technology News

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With last month’s update, Google removed a small feature from Pixel smartphones called “Now Playing”, which has been on Pixel devices since the Pixel 2 smartphones. The change comes following criticism from Pixel users who noticed that the feature was gone, filling social media with concern. Finally, Google reinstated this feature on Pixel devices with the latest update. Google restores the Now Playing feature on Pixel phones after strong user demand. For the past seven years, I have tracked consumer tech through constant shifts in hardware, platforms, and the way people actually use devices. Covering everything from budget gear to flagship hardware, I focus on what readers need to know, not on buzzwords or launch cycle hype. My expertise spans gaming laptops and chairs, high-performance PCs, gaming monitors, printers, smartwatches, earphones, headphones, Bluetooth speakers, tablets, and more, with a particular emphasis on how these products hold up in daily use. Reviews, explainers, buying guides, and news pieces all share the same goal: giving readers enough detail to make confident decisions without wading through fluff. Away …

Google Pixel Phones Receiving April 2025 Update With Bug Fixes, Latest Security Patch

Google Pixel Phones Receiving April 2025 Update With Bug Fixes, Latest Security Patch

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Google on Thursday rolled out the April 2025 update for Pixel devices. It arrives as an over-the-air (OTA) update for the company’s latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Tablet, and other older devices running Android 15. Google says it brings fixes for issues related to the biometric authentication, camera, and user interface. Further, the April 2025 update also includes a security patch which fixes three vulnerabilities in the software whose severity ranges from high to critical. Google Pixel Update On a support page, a Google community manager detailed the features of the Pixel update for April 2025 with the build numbers BP1A.250405.007, BP1A.250405.007.B1, and BD4A.250405.003 for global models. Meanwhile, Pixel devices tied to Taiwan+EMEA, Verizon, and Deutsche Telekom have slightly different identifiers. The following devices are eligible to receive it: Google Pixel 9 Series Google Pixel 8 Series Google Pixel Tablet Google Pixel Fold Google Pixel 7 Series Google Pixel 6 Series As per the changelog, the patch fixes a problem which affected fingerprint recognition and response under certain conditions. This issue was reported on smartphones …

Google’s March Pixel Drop Brings Gemini Live Upgrades, Scam Detection in Messages and More

Google’s March Pixel Drop Brings Gemini Live Upgrades, Scam Detection in Messages and More

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Google on Tuesday rolled out the March Pixel Drop for compatible Pixel devices. As per the company, it is the first Pixel Drop of the year which introduces several new features. Gemini Live, the conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tool can now be spoken to in a combination of 45 languages. Further, there’s a new Suggestions feature in the Pixel Screenshots app, which as the name suggests, provides users with recommendations about the screenshots which they can add to their collection. The quarterly update also includes additions to Pixel Studio, Pixel AI weather reports, Pixel Recorder, and Satellite SOS. Pixel Drop for March: New Features In a blog post, Google highlighted the new features arriving exclusively on Pixel devices as part of the March Pixel Drop. The company says Gemini Live gets enhanced conversation capabilities with expanded language support, enabling users to converse in a combination of over 45 languages without fidgeting with the settings. The conversational AI tool’s multimodal capabilities, which was introduced with the Pixel 9 series, is expanding to Pixel 6 and newer and …

Android 15 QPR Beta 2.1 for Pixel Devices With Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements Rolls Out

Android 15 QPR Beta 2.1 for Pixel Devices With Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements Rolls Out

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After rolling out Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 last month, Google has now released the Android 15 QPR Beta 2.1 update. It is available for download on the Google Pixel 9 series and several other older models running Android 15. It builds upon the initial release of Android 15 and Android 15 QPR2 by rolling out fixes for issues related to connectivity, customisation, performance, and stability in beta. Google says developers can test their apps with such builds as needed in case the overall user experience is hampered due to the arrival of new features. Android 15 QPR Beta 2.1 Update for Pixel As per the release notes, the Android 15 QPR Beta 2.1 update, with the build number BP11.241121.013, fixes several issues which caused the Pixel device to freeze, crash, or restart unexpectedly. Complaints on Google’s issue tracker page suggest this occurred while playing games, using Apple CarPlay, making calls via Bluetooth headset, or even normal usage. Another rectification is for a user interface-related problem that arose when users selected any wallpaper under the …

Pixel Phones Receiving January 2025 Update With Bug Fixes and Security Patches

Pixel Phones Receiving January 2025 Update With Bug Fixes and Security Patches

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Google Pixel owners can now update their devices to the latest January 2025 patch, the company announced via its support page on Tuesday. The update, which is rolled out for the Pixel 9 series and several other older models running Android 15, brings fixes for issues related to audio, camera, display, graphics, and user interface. Further, it also includes patches for security vulnerabilities with moderate severity as well as functional improvements. Google Pixel Update for January 2025 A Google community manager detailed the features of the Pixel update for January 2025 with the build number AP4A.250105.002 on the company’s support page. As per the changelog, the patch fixes an audio issue which caused audio delay and stability problems in certain apps on the Pixel 9 series, the Pixel 8 series and the Pixel Tablet. January 2025 update for Pixel rolling out   Pixel 9 series users reported two other bugs — a camera stability error when switching to a connected camera under certain conditions and flashing lines on the screen in certain conditions. Both of them have …

Android 15 QPR Beta 2.1 for Pixel Devices With Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements Rolls Out

Google Confirms Pixel Fold, Pixel 6 and Select Other Models Will Get 5 Years of OS Updates

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Google has silently announced that it is extending software support for the Pixel Fold, Pixel 6 series and select other models in its lineup. The aforementioned smartphones will now support a total of five years of operating system (OS) and security updates starting from when they first became available on the Google Store in the US — an increase over the previous three-year limit. Notably, Google’s latest handsets such as the Pixel 9 series will get seven years of OS software updates. 5 Years of Pixel Updates Google recently updated its support page for software updates on Pixel phones. It now says that devices from the Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, and select other models will get 5 years of OS and security updates. Further, they may also benefit from new and upgraded features that the Mountain View-based tech giant introduces with its Pixel Drops. The following devices will get extended support: Pixel Fold Pixel 7a Pixel 7 Pro Pixel 7 Pixel 6 Pro Pixel 6 Pixel 6a This means that the Google Pixel …