The Android status bar has been largely unchanged since the very beginning. Consistency is great, but so is adapting to modern needs. Some of the icons in the status bar have never been useful to me. Let's clean things up.

Of all the Pixel 11's new features, Rambler voice typing is the one that will benefit the most people, even if they never realize that it's there. But does Rambler actually require a new phone? I forced it onto my Pixel 8a to see how well it can work on an older device, and I was impressed by the results.

Pixel phones built their reputation on photos that looked better than their hardware should allow. Five years after the Pixel 6 Pro, that edge feels thinner, so it’s worth asking whether Pixel cameras are actually slipping or the competition simply sprinted ahead.

Every few months, Google rolls out a "Pixel Drop" update with a few little goodies. Last year, "Pixel VIPs" was one of them, but it wasn't particularly useful at the time. The most recent update finally improved things, and you may actually want to use it now.

The newest Pixel phone is often the first to get features that eventually trickle out to the entire Android ecosystem. "Rambler" for Gboard is one such feature that's currently exclusive to the Pixel 11 series. I'm here to tell you that you should be very anxious to get your fingers (and voice) on it.

The OnePlus 16 packs a 9,000mAh battery, but Google's Pixel 11 Pro offers seven years of updates and fewer complications for US buyers.

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The OnePlus 16 packs a 9,000mAh battery, but Google's Pixel 11 Pro offers seven years of updates and fewer complications for US buyers.

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Google’s Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 addresses Pixel crashes, calling and Bluetooth bugs. Check supported devices and what to know before joining the beta.

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Google’s Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 addresses Pixel crashes, calling and Bluetooth bugs. Check supported devices and what to know before joining the beta.

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$1.2 million was paid out at Pwn2Own Ireland 2026 for exploits targeting phones, printers, smart speakers, smart home hubs, and AI infrastructure and coding tools.

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