Each new generation of Pixel has been accompanied by a delightful flurry of backgrounds, and Google’s upcoming flagships are no exception. In addition to new collections, Google is updating “Landscapes” and “Art” with new wallpapers for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro getting new ‘Motif’ wallpaper collection [Gallery]
There will be 18 new Pixel 6 wallpapers…
This week’s top stories: Pixel 6 release date in ad, AOSP gets Android 12, 2nd-gen Pixel Stand leak
October 10, 2021
In this week’s top stories: a release date for the Pixel 6 appears in a German retailer’s ad, Google releases Android 12 to AOSP but not Pixel phones, the 2nd-generation Pixel Stand appears in leaked images, and more.
A leaked ad booklet from a German retailer has…
Google says Pixel 6 camera captures ‘150% more light,’ shows ‘Magic Eraser’ on leaked marketing site
October 10, 2021
The Pixel 6 series is set to deliver the biggest camera overhaul the Pixel lineup has ever seen, and now a pair of marketing sites are giving us more insight into what this camera refresh will deliver including a new feature called “Magic Eraser.”
A marketing site…
The Wear OS-powered Galaxy Watch 4 has picked up a few updates since its debut earlier this year, and right now the device is picking up the CUJ2 update. What’s new? Not much…
Rolling out now in some regions including the United States, the R870XXU1CUJ2 update for the Galaxy Watch 4 carries with it a pretty small changelog.
Improved system stability and reliability
Samsung is seemingly…
Google will support Pixel 6 series with 5 years of updates, leaked marketing confirms
October 10, 2021
A leaked marketing site has given us more details on the Pixel 6’s performance and camera this weekend, but the biggest detail comes in the form of software. Google seems to be officially committing to supporting the Pixel 6 with 5 years of updates.
A pair of marketing…
Walmart has dropped the price of its Android TV streamers by $10, now starting at just $15
October 10, 2021
Google’s Android TV platform got a notable boost earlier this year when Walmart announced two Onn-branded Android TV devices that had the lowest price we’ve ever seen in that ecosystem. Now, Walmart is further slashing prices, now starting these devices at just $15.
In…
UV Index data was added to the Wear OS Weather app back in April. Sometime in the past few months — if not weeks, Google Assistant also started showing UV Index on all its platforms.
Asking “What’s the UV index” or other similar permutations, like appending a city and particular day, shows you a slick-looking timeline from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in two-hour increments. Severity is color-coded…
Google starts rolling out Play Store Material You redesign, but it only scratches the surface
October 10, 2021
Google’s Material You rollout continues with the Play Store over the last 24 hours but this redesign is not too visually encompassing yet, while availability is currently quite limited.
The Play Store’s initial Material You redesign is limited to the four main…
Pixel 6/6 Pro rumors: Everything we know about the Made by Google flagship duo [Video]
October 10, 2021
This year, leaks and tidbits haven’t been quite as prominent ahead of the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro launch, but there have been plenty of rumors.
The 2020 Made by Google smartphone series was, in some ways, a little lackluster. There is no denying that the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel…
OnePlus 9RT, Buds Z2 will launch next week
October 10, 2021
While OnePlus has publicly said it wouldn’t make a OnePlus 9T this year, the company is now teasing the coming launch date of the OnePlus 9RT and its new earbuds too.
Announced on Weibo, the OnePlus 9RT will see a launch date of October 13 in China. In that post, OnePlus also confirmed the design of the phone, which had leaked a few times in the days prior. The updated design is only a minor…
