Pixel phones will now be able to stream audio to multiple headphones at once thanks to expanded Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast support. If you have a Pixel 8 or newer, you’ll now be able to pair two headphones at a time. That means you can make your friend listen to the new Nourished by Time single with you on …
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This month’s Google Pixel drop includes a broader rollout of the company’s splashy UI revamp. Starting today, Google will bring its Material 3 Expressive design language to Pixel 6 devices and newer, in addition to the Pixel Tablet. In addition to this rollout, Google is bringing a bunch of new features to the Pixel Buds Pro 2, which it previewed …
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The Android 16 QPR1 update with the September 2025 security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL. There are Pixel fixes across Audio, Battery & Charging, Biometrics, Bluetooth, …
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With the launch of Android 16 QPR1, Google also announced a September 2025 Pixel Feature Drop. Material 3 Expressive is the main addition, but there’s a new feature for the Pixel Watch. Google says this “comprehensive UI update” will “make your Pixel feel even more personal and premium.” Specific highlights include: “Live effects to add fun animations to your lock …
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Google today is rolling out a major Android 16 QPR1 update to Pixel devices that brings the Material 3 Expressive redesign. It coincides with the September 2025 Feature Drop and security patch. The big change on the lockscreen is how the day/date and weather now appear underneath the large clock, or to the right of it in the corner (when …
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OG Google Pixel users might recall a feature that dynamically adjusted their Pixel display’s white balance to match ambient lighting. The feature, which really only made its way to one Pixel smartphone, was called Ambient EQ, and it is now making a comeback. For reference, both Apple and Samsung continue to offer similar functionality on their phones. Apple calls it …
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Some US-based Google Pixel 10 buyers who have requested a replacement unit out of the box have been surprised to receive the global version, complete with the deleted physical SIM slot. One of the biggest changes to hit the Google Pixel 10 series was the sudden deletion of the physical SIM slot for US models. Globally, the device keeps the …
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The Pixel 10 series launched with Android 16 QPR1, and some owners are now seeing a September 2025 security patch update. The Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL have a day one update to BD3A.250721.001 (or .A1 for “NA GStore”) with the August 5, 2025 security update. This is already Android 16 QPR1 with the full Material 3 …
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Kerry Wan/ZDNET After the success of launching four flagship phones last year, Google is set to continue the trend with the new Pixel 10 series. The Google Pixel 10 Pro stands out as potentially the best option for many people. With a starting price of $999, it offers a compelling blend of premium features borrowed from its more expensive sibling, …
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Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Pixel 10 has “Adaptive Tone,” a feature that dynamically adjusts the display’s white balance to match ambient lighting. This technology is Google’s version of Apple’s True Tone and was previously available on the Pixel 4 under the name “Ambient EQ.” After a five-generation absence, the feature returns to the Pixel phone …
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