Google is opening up registration for Pixel owners locked down by Android 14

Google is opening up registration for Pixel owners locked down by Android 14

Summary Google has acknowledged an inadvertent bug in Android 14 that locked many Pixel users out of their phone’s internal storage, especially those with multiple users or guest profiles. If you’re stuck in a boot loop after installing Android 14, you’ll need to factory reset your Pixel, which will erase all cached files. This data …

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Google Pixel Car Crash Detection Feature Coming to India and Others check list

Google Pixel Car Crash Detection Feature Coming to India and Others  check list

In some great news for Google Pixel users in India and some countries, the company has introduced its crash detection feature. In 2019, Google released the car accident detection feature for Pixel smartphones. After the recent rollout of this feature, Pixel users can see it in the Safety app on the Pixel 3 and newer …

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Google admits Android 14 locks out some Pixel users, promises to fix it

Google admits Android 14 locks out some Pixel users, promises to fix it

Summary Android 14 has improved battery life and thermal performance for many Pixel 6 and 7 owners, but it has also created storage issues for some users with multiple profiles. Google has acknowledged the issue and is providing a temporary fix via a Google Play system update to prevent further damage. If you’ve already locked …

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Google doesn’t acknowledge the original Pixel bug, which makes it very difficult to use affected units

Google won't acknowledge major Pixel bug that makes affected units very difficult to use

Is there anything more annoying than having a problem with your phone that prevents you from using it properly? The answer is yes.” What’s more annoying is that there’s a problem with your phone that doesn’t allow you to use it properly, and the phone manufacturer won’t confirm that there’s a problem. That’s what some …

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Google blocked the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro benchmark apps before launch, but that’s not new.

Google blocked the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro benchmark apps before launch, but that's not new.

Google’s Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro were released to the public a little over a week ago, but there was controversy surrounding the blocking of benchmark apps from the Play Store before launch. Benchmark programs are often used by enthusiasts and reviewers to create a point of comparison between different smartphones, often focusing on …

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Some Pixel 8 buyers are still experiencing bad scrolling and stuttering. you are? [Poll]

Some Pixel 8 buyers are still experiencing bad scrolling and stuttering.  you are? [Poll]

Googles Pixel line has been plagued with a random issue where some apps seem to have navigation issues. With the new Pixel 8 series, that weird, stuttering scrolling is still there, but it still doesn’t consistently affect users. With the launch of last years Pixel 7 series, some early buyers noticed that Google’s new phones …

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The Pixel 8 Pro’s face unlock is the best of both worlds

google pixel 8 pro face unlock alert

Ryan Haynes / Android Authority Like it or not, Apple has cornered the smartphone facial recognition market. Despite the bulky, notch-based (or island-based) hardware, Face ID sets the gold standard for security with its locked infrared setup. The best most Android competitors do right now is offer a less secure version of unlocking the phone …

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The Pixel 8 Pro’s temperature sensor is locked by Google, so only trusted apps can retrieve data from it.

The Pixel 8 Pro's temperature sensor is locked by Google, so only trusted apps can retrieve data from it.

The temperature sensor is exclusive to this year’s more expensive Pixel 8 Pro, and there are several creative uses for it that app developers will likely be aware of. However, Google has locked down this sensor so that only trusted apps can get information from it and minimize the possibility of abuse and subsequent consequences. …

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