Get the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL for 20% off today
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is one of our favorite phones. In fact, it is right there at slot number two in our list of the best Android phones, where we call it the “best big Android phone.” It’s also 20% off today, knocking a 128GB storage and obsidian
Google’s Pixel phones have come a long way in less than a decade
Summary Google Pixel phones have always offered unique hardware and competitive camera performance. The Pixel has been forced to play catch up with Samsung and Apple, but Google did have experience from the Nexus program. Google has successfully applied Apple’s holistic approach to product design without losing its quirky spirit.
The Busy Bar pixel display can help deter work distractions
The creators of the Flipper Zero, a sort of electronic Swiss army knife for communicating with other devices, have come up with another tool that’s designed to boost productivity and reduce distractions. The Busy Bar is a customizable app-connected pixelated display that lets others know when you need to be
Pixel 9a delay sparks speculation of overheating issues
Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR Google announced the Pixel 9a but delayed its release due to a “component quality issue affecting a small number” of devices. A leaker suggests that overheating around the camera may be a silent factor in the delay. Early hands-on footage shows potential throttling and
The Core 2 Duo, the Pixel 9a, and the other best stuff of the week
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 76, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, sorry if your bracket’s busted, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I have been shirking most of my
I revisited the Google Pixel 9 Pro; it didn’t go how I expected
Joe Maring / Android Authority As hard as it is to believe, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is already six months old. It’s a phone I used quite a bit last summer/early fall, and as a longtime Pixel fan, it’s one I really enjoyed. But as this job often goes,
I upgraded from a Google Pixel 5 to a 9 Pro, and the difference was immense
Summary I’d been using the Pixel 5 since its release in 2020, but I recently decided to retire it in favor of a new Pixel 9 Pro. The Pixel 5 preludes Google’s major Pixel reboot and Tensor chip series debut in 2021. Here’s my experience with switching to a new
These are the apps I rely on for my personal Pixel utility toolkit
So you’ve just bought a shiny new Pixel device and you’re wondering what apps could elevate the experience? For what it’s worth, your new Pixel already comes pre-installed with a trove of must-use applications — and it’s mostly devoid of bloatware. However, regardless of Google doing a great job at
The latest Pixel update recalibrates this battery feature (that you should be using)
Summary Google’s March 2025 Pixel Drop appears to have improved the recalibration logic for the 80% charge limit feature on modern Pixel phones. When enabled, this battery optimization tool extends the lifespan of your Pixel phone’s power pack. Here’s how to enable the feature on your own Pixel handset, as
A simple twist convinced me the Pixel Buds Pro 2 are better than I ever thought
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Pixel Buds Pro 2, in ear I’ve had the Pixel Buds Pro 2 for six months now and thought I already knew everything there is to know about them. After all, they’re two pairs of buds and a case — what more could there
