Android, Google Pixel

A Pixel-inspired productivity upgrade for any Android device
My friend and fellow Android appreciator, allow me to shower you with two delightfully simultaneous truths from here in the land o’ Googley matters: I love using Google’s Pixel devices in part because of all the genuinely useful features they add into the Android equation.
Android 16 Beta 1 Arrives on Google Pixel Devices, Here’s What’s New
Google has dropped the Android 16 Beta 1 update for its Pixel devices. Read this story to learn about all the new changes in this update.
Google’s Identity Check for Android keeps phone thieves out of your digital accounts
Google is officially launching a new Android security feature for Pixel devices with Android 15 to prevent phone thieves from accessing your digital accounts. The feature, called Identity Check, requires biometric authentication to access some account and device settings when you’re not at a trusted location (such as your home or your workplace).
Android's new Identity Check is coming to Pixel and One UI 7 devices near you
Google is expanding Android's anti-theft features with Identity Check, requiring biometric authentication (fingerprint/face) to access sensitive settings when outside trusted locations. The update also includes the global rollout of Theft Detection Lock for Android 10+ devices,
Android’s New Identity Check Feature is Rolling out to Pixel Devices
Google is rolling out Android 15's Identity Check feature to Pixel devices to let you know when your phone is outside a trusted place.
Identity Check is Android 15’s most important new security feature
Google's new Identity Check feature for Android 15 phones will protect sensitive data if the handset is lost or stolen.
Google launches Identity Check for Pixel, eyes more biometrics in future
Identity Check enables users to require biometric authentication before allowing changes to sensitive settings, or when the device is outside a recognized area.
Google wants to supercharge your Pixel's ringtones with vibration patterns
A forthcoming version of Google Sounds may introduce new vibration patterns for Pixel phones to complement ringtones and ...
Pixel and Galaxy Owners Should Enable This New Android Anti-Theft Feature
Google is taking a new step towards Android data protection. Now, if someone tries to reset your Android smartphone when it's ...
Pixel 4a users are furious following the surprise update
It looks like Pixel 4a users are furious at Google following the surprise update, which should have been a good thing.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Two impressive smartphones
The S25 Ultra and the 9 Pro XL are pretty much the same in terms of dimensions and weight, with minute differences. However, ...
Android Circuit: Galaxy S25 Edge Surprise, Google’s Galaxy Unpacked Updates, Oppo’s Ultimate Foldable
This week’s Android headlines; Galaxy Unpacked details and reaction, Galaxy AI updated, Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge surprise, ...
Google's Identity Check feature reaching Pixel & Galaxy phones
Google is rolling out Identity Check as a new security and privacy option for Pixel and Galaxy phones running Android 15.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro: Duking it out on the AI battlefield
As usual, the Galaxy S25+ is the larger of Samsung’s two standard models, with a 6.7-inch display. By comparison, Google has ...
Pixel phones are getting a new layer of security with Identity Check rollout
Google has announced that Identity Check is now rolling out to Pixel devices, with Galaxy devices to follow in the coming ...