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Android 16 Developer Preview 3 Reportedly Enables Screen-Off Fingerprint Unlock on All Pixel Phones

Android 16 Developer Preview 3 Reportedly Enables Screen-Off Fingerprint Unlock on All Pixel Phones

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Android 16 Developer Preview 3 (DP3) for Pixel smartphones was released last week. It adds a new feature which makes unlocking the phone with the inbuilt fingerprint sensor more convenient, according to a report. The feature is said to allow Pixel users to use the fingerprint unlock sensor even when the screen is turned off. It was first introduced with the Android 16 DP2 update in December but was said to be limited to the Pixel 9 series. The latest update expands the feature all Pixel handsets with an in-display fingerprint scanner. Unlocking the Pixel on Android 16 DP3 At present, the Pixel’s screen needs to be awake in order for the in-display fingerprint sensor to function. Although there is no direct option to enable it, there are some workarounds, such as turning on the always-on display or using the tap to wake feature. However, this limitation is set to be removed with Android 16. According to an Android Authority report, the Android 16 DP3 adds a new setting called Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock on all Pixel …

Best Camera Phone Under 0

Best Camera Phone Under $500

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Image: Google Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 9a, which it claims boasts the best camera among all smartphones under $500. The Pixel 9a is the most durable in Google’s lineup and offers the longest battery life of any Pixel phone to date. The Pixel 9a is set to launch in April. As expected, Google has packed the device with advanced artificial intelligence features, and the Pixel 9a is no exception. It introduces AI-powered photography capabilities, which may stir controversy, especially following Samsung’s infamous “fake moon” debacle. Still, Google spotlights several compelling features for group photography, including the ability to merge multiple shots from different cameras, ensuring every subject is included while allowing users to select the best facial expressions from a series of images. The phone introduces a suite of AI-powered editing tools that enable users to tweak image elements — such as altering colors or removing objects altogether. More Google news & tips AI-powered features and Gemini integration Gemini, Google’s proprietary AI chatbot, is built into the Pixel 9a, so it works with …

Google briefly delays Pixel 9A release to investigate ‘component quality issue’

Google briefly delays Pixel 9A release to investigate ‘component quality issue’

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Google’s brand new midrange phone, the Pixel 9A, won’t be shipping until sometime in April. That’s not strange in and of itself, but it turns out you can’t even preorder one at the Google Store. The latter situation is fairly unusual, as Google normally starts taking orders for new hardware right after announcing it. There’s a reason for this vague release timeframe: Google initially wanted to get the Pixel 9A out the door in March, but it’s been held back for some last-minute quality checks. ”We’re checking on a component quality issue that’s affecting a small number of Pixel 9a devices,” Google spokesperson Matt Flegal told The Verge by email. Review units of the new phone haven’t yet been distributed to media, which is another indication that Google discovered something worth investigating at the eleventh hour. We’ve asked Google if it can specify which component is at issue here. Whatever the problem might be, it’s reassuring to see Google playing it safe here. Pixel 9A buyers will just have to wait a bit longer than …

Google Pixel 9a With 48-Megapixel Rear Camera, Tensor G4 Chip Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Google Pixel 9a With 48-Megapixel Rear Camera, Tensor G4 Chip Launched in India: Price, Specifications

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Google Pixel 9a was launched in India and global markets on Wednesday. The company’s newest addition to its midrange “a” series is equipped with the same Tensor G4 chip that debuted with the Pixel 9 series last year, and it features a 48-megapixel primary rear camera. The Pixel 9a comes in four colourways. It packs a 5,100mAh battery, which is claimed to offer over 30 hours of battery life on a single charge. The Pixel 9a runs on Android 15, and Google says the handset will receive seven years of OS and security updates. Google Pixel 9a Price in India, Availability Google Pixel 9a price in India is set at Rs. 49,999 and the handset will be available in a single 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage model. It comes in Iris, Obsidian, Peony, and Porcelain colour options. The company says the Pixel 9a will go on sale in India in April via its retail partners, but has yet to provide an exact date when the handset will be available for purchase. Google Pixel 9a …

Google’s Pixel Tablet is 0 off ahead of Amazon’s spring sales event

Google’s Pixel Tablet is $120 off ahead of Amazon’s spring sales event

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The bulk of the discounts we’ve seen thus far are pretty ho-hum — that is, aside from the current promo on Google’s Pixel Tablet, which is on sale at Amazon with its speaker dock starting at $399 ($100 off) or without the magnetic dock for an all-time low of $279 ($120 off). If you prefer a retailer other than Amazon, you can also grab the base-model tablet from Best Buy and Google for the same price. Despite having launched in 2023, Google’s latest slate is still arguably the best Android tablet available. Google’s app ecosystem isn’t as robust or as optimized for larger screens as Apple’s, but the Pixel tablet is still a great device for streaming, browsing the web, and some light gaming. The Google-made Tensor G2 processor is speedy and reliable, and thanks to the tablet’s four-speaker sound array, you actually get some decent stereo separation. The optional dock charging dock provides even fuller sound while allowing the tablet to function as an ad hoc smart display, which is handy if you want …

Google Pixel 9a Design, Colour Options Spotted in Leaked Renders and Marketing Images

Google Pixel 9a Design, Colour Options Spotted in Leaked Renders and Marketing Images

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Google Pixel 9a could be launched globally in the coming days, according to recent reports, and the company’s next midrange smartphone has surfaced online. Tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks), who has a good track record of leaking details of unreleased smartphones, has shared design renders showing the Pixel 9a in four colourways, along with marketing images that give us a look at the smartphone’s features. The Google Pixel 9a was recently spotted on the US FCC website, and the smartphone is expected to offer support for satellite connectivity. Google Pixel 9a Design (Leaked) In a post on X (formerly Twitter) the tipster shared four images of the purported Pixel 9a. These images match the design seen in numerous leaks that show the Pixel 9a sporting a dual rear camera setup without a raised camera module, unlike the other models in the Pixel 9 lineup. The images show the rear panel and the sides of the smartphone. Leaked Google Pixel 9a rendersPhoto Credit: X/ Evan Blass (@evleaks)   The Pixel 9a is expected to arrive in Iris, …

Google screwed up Pixel vibrations again

Google screwed up Pixel vibrations again

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Google’s Pixel devices are having a weird change with their notification and call vibrations after the March 2025 update. Multiple people have posted on the Google Pixel subreddit complaining about the change, with one user describing it as a “hollow feeling” vibration with “less thunk” post-update. Verge staffers have also noticed the change on Google Pixel 8 Pro devices. Whether it’s a bug or an intentional change is unknown, but it does not sound good. The change has also been seen on Pixel 7 and 7 Pro devices, but not on the Pixel 9 series, reports 9to5Google. I just updated my own Pixel 8 Pro, and personally, the vibrations for a text message seem more intense when I place the device on a table. However, my experience with the haptics while typing is that it feels weaker, and selecting text feels like flicking a rubber band. We don’t know if the latest change happened as part of the latest Android update or was part of a Feature Drop. We have reached out to Google about …

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 …

Google Pixel-Maker Dixon to Double Revenue as India Ramps Up Electronics Production

Google Pixel-Maker Dixon to Double Revenue as India Ramps Up Electronics Production

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Dixon Technologies India, which assembles Google’s Pixel smartphones, is set to more than double its revenue this fiscal year, driven by rapid growth in local electronics manufacturing, a top executive told Reuters. Electronics manufacturing has gained momentum in India as global giants, including Alphabet’s Google and Apple, expand their supply chain away from China. “(For) the sector and Dixon, the growth path is going to be extremely aggressive in the coming future,” Managing Director Atul Lall said on Wednesday. The contract manufacturer reported a revenue of Rs. 177.13 billion ($2.04 billion) for the 2024 financial year that ended in March, up 45 percent from a year earlier. Its revenue stood at Rs. 285.77 billion for the nine months ended December 31. Noida-based Dixon, which also assembles smartphones for firms such as China’s Xiaomi and Oppo, has branched out into component manufacturing as India plans to offer billions of dollars in incentives to make parts for mobiles and laptops. India’s electronics manufacturing sector is set to grow to Rs. 6 trillion in fiscal year 2027, from …

Google Pixel 9a Leaked Renders Suggest New Rear Camera Design, Four Colour Options

Google Pixel 9a Leaked Renders Suggest New Rear Camera Design, Four Colour Options

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Google Pixel 9a is expected to arrive in the markets by next month. Over the past few weeks, several leaks and reports have hinted at key features of the handset. Recently, images of the official covers for the purported smartphone surfaced online. Now, renders of the phone itself have leaked, showing the complete design and expected colour options. The anticipated Google Pixel 9a, tipped to come with a Tensor G4 SoC, will succeed the Pixel 8a, which was unveiled in May 2024.  Google Pixel 9a Leaked Renders An Android Headlines report has shared leaked design renders of the anticipated Google Pixel 9a. The phone appears in four colour options including Iris, Obsidian, Peony and Porcelain. It is seen with a flat rear camera module, flush with the rear panel of the handset. This is a notable departure from the visor-like camera island on the preceding Pixel 8a. The Google Pixel 9a is said to measure 154 x 73 x 8.9mm in size. This is larger than the existing version and a bigger battery is claimed to be the …