A rare look inside Google’s most secretive Pixel Hardware Labs
Adamya Sharma / Android Authority I’ve been writing about technology for more than 12 years, and in that…
My Pixel phone was stolen, and I discovered an important security limitation
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority I’ve been using a Pixel 7 Pro as my primary phone since 2022,…
Google’s At a Glance widget finally gets high-contrast upgrade
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR So far, Google’s At a Glance widget for Pixel phones hasn’t isolated…
Tired of scam calls? The Galaxy S26 might finally have an answer
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android CallCore is the app that enables Google’s AI-powered calling protection features…
Take a Message disabled on some Pixels to protect your privacy
Joe Maring / Android Authority Take a Message TL;DR Google is disabling Take a Message on some Pixel…
Google might have solved my biggest issue with Pixel battery life
On January 1, 2026, Google filed a patent (via Hypertxt.ai) for an interesting smartphone battery design that skips…
Google’s new battery idea could mean less glue, easier repairs
TL;DR Google has filed a patent application describing a battery design that could make future devices easier to…
Pixel Launcher now lets you open apps even faster
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is pushing out a Pixel Launcher change that lets you open…
A rare Google Pixel prototype just popped up on eBay for $105
TL;DR A Google Pixel (2016) prototype marked “Not for sale” is currently listed on eBay. The phone is…
Users report ‘lost’ photos on Google Pixel phones
Some Pixel phones are exhibiting strange behavior that’s been causing people to lose their photos. A handful of…