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Google is adding a feature on Pixel phones that lets you limit the battery charge to 80%, but it was never in the first Android 15 release.

Here's why the new mobile network security features aren’t available in the stable Android 15 update for Pixel phones.

With the October 2024 (Feature) Drop, Google is rolling out Pixel Camera 9.6 to all supported devices. The Pixel 9 series...

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20898671

Available now in the Google Store, you can get a 3-in-1 charging dock for your Pixel phone, Watch, and Pixel Buds.

No more wondering if the phone started the 4 minute exposure or if it just decided that my finger pressing the shutter button was enough vibrations for it to cancel the astro photo and just has trouble to focus so it takes a bit longer than usual to take the photo!

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20884408

Google previously showed off the cast to nearby feature in January, and it's finally ready for launch. But did the company miss a key device?

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20884388

Android 15 is now rolling out to Pixel phones. The new update is bringing the ability to send and receive messages via satellite.

Google has finally released the stable version of Android 15 on Pixel phones. Here are the most notable features and supported devices.

It seems that they have accidentally posted the announcement earlier than intended, but it will probably show up later during the day.

Google has said that it's still in the process of fixing the broken Wear OS 5 update for the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2.

With the Pixel Watch 3, Google introduced a new charging screen that is now rolling out to older wearables...

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20643182

Hurricane Milton is making headlines as one of the most powerful hurricanes at sea before it hits land. If you own a Pixel 9, you’ll want to make sure you know how to use Pixel Satellite SOS, just in case it becomes a necessity.

For some, Google rolled out the straightforward “Pixel Watch fully charged” notification back in November. It’s now seeing wider availability.

Google made the Pixel 9 series even more secure than its predecessors by implementing changes to the baseband.

Found these on FB marketplace for $30 the other day. I think I got a pretty good deal!

Following an early Pixel 9 series launch in August, it’s now being reported that the mid-range Pixel 9a could launch as soon as March 2025, the earliest release date in the lineup’s history.

On Android 14 (Pixel 9), looking around the "settings/Default apps" and I see ""Default caller ID and spam app" is set to "none" instead of the "phone" app.

Did anyone set it to "phone"? It seems it should be that way, so I wonder why it's not already?

Some say older pixels (4 or 5) have longer battery life and no (or minimal?) overheat issues when compared to Tensor chip devices. Is this true?

I haven't tried any pixels yet and I'm planning to buy one even if its one of the old Snapdragon phones if that is recommended. I plan to use the device for long duration of video recording. So something with good camera and doesn't overheat.

Over the past few weeks (months, idk?) my phone (Pixel 8) gives me a message that says "Charging on hold to protect the battery" when the phone is not plugged in. The notification stays forever until I select "override" to dismiss the safety feature. It will not charge (if I later plug it in) until I say "override". When I say override, it will let me charge, but I will still see the notification again later, so it appears to be a temporary override.

This morning, I saw the notification pop up while I was using the phone. It was in my hands, not plugged in, and did the animation like I had just plugged in the phone to charge. It was at about 45% battery, so it also seems to have nothing to do with battery percent.

Am I just charging wrong, or I don't understand how smart charging works, or is this incorrect behavior? In normal circumstances, I charge the phone overnight. Since this has begun, I have begun leaving it off the charger overnight and instead charging it earlier in the evening for a bit then removing it before bed. I've noticed recently that it only charges to 80%, so it is usually very low when I get home.

In total, 15 Google Pixel devices will get the upcoming Android 15 update, and you'll be able to download it on day one.

Following reports of the Pixel Watch Wear OS 5 update locking up wearables, Google has taken steps to stop distribution.

Back in June, the Pixel 8 and newer phones gained DisplayPort Support and the Google Store is now selling a USB-C to HDMI cable...

Following the launch of the Pixel Watch 3, Wear OS 5 is rolling out to the original Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 with the September 2024...

I currently have an iPhone 14 Pro Max and I want to switch to an Android phone.

First of all, I eliminated all Chinese phones. Since Samsung has limited custom rom support, I gave up on that too. At the end, I decided to get a Pixel because of its GrapheneOS support.

But right now I'm stuck between Pixel 8 and 9. There's a big price difference with small improvements. I can afford both but not sure if Pixel 9 is worth it. What do you think?