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Google's switch to TSMC leaves Samsung scrambling to figure out what went wrong; fix for broken navigation in Android 16 upcoming

It seems like Google’s breakup with Samsung for its Tensor chips was pretty much one side. Reports suggest Samsung was left stunned following Google’s decision to...

Jun 19, 2025 2 Min Read

Android

Google confirms Pixel 6a battery nerf due to overheating; AOSP changes to impact custom ROMs for Pixel phones

Google is making headlines for two distinct but significant developments affecting its Pixel smartphone lineup. For owners of the popular Pixel 6a, a looming software update will intentionally limit battery...

Jun 12, 2025 3 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Facing excessive battery draining on your Google Pixel after May update? Try this potential solution

Facing battery woes after Google’s May update? You’re not alone. In recent weeks, Pixel owners from the Pixel 6 all the way up to the new Pixel 9...

May 26, 2025 1 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

[Poll] Did the May patch negatively impact battery life on your Google Pixel?

Google recently released the May security patch for Pixel phones with a handful of bug fixes and improvements. However, it seems that the update might have also introduced a fresh...

May 19, 2025 1 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Some Pixel users report At a Glance widget disappearing from home screen

It seems some Pixel owners are running into a frustrating little bug with a usually helpful feature. The At a Glance widget, a staple on Pixel home screens for providing...

May 12, 2025 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Some Pixel 9 users reporting camera processing issues

Some users of the latest Pixel 9 phones are starting to notice something a bit off with their pictures. The issue seems to happen after the shutter button is pressed...

May 09, 2025 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Lockscreen shortcuts on Android 16 beta 4 still activating on single tap, instead of tap and hold

Android 16 Beta 3 apparently introduced a change to how lockscreen shortcuts function on some Pixel devices. The issue was first highlighted by a user on Google’s official...

Apr 25, 2025 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Google seems to have removed this cool Pixel Weather feature for no apparent reason

Update 03/04/25 – 04:49 pm (IST): Google has brought back weather radar map in the app. A user, CPGK17, posted about its return on Reddit and I...

Mar 31, 2025 2 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

PSA: Google Pixel 9 owners, double-check your alarms

If you’ve got a Google Pixel 9, you might want to peek at your alarm settings tonight. Word’s getting around — thanks to Android Police spotting it first — that...

Mar 28, 2025 1 Min Read

Android

Will Google ever address the delayed notification issue on Pixel phones?

I’ve been using two Google Pixel phones — the Pixel 8 and Pixel 7a — for several months, and I love the clean software, the camera, and the updates...

Feb 17, 2025 3 Min Read

Android

Android 16 Beta 2 fixes broken app switching function from gesture bar

Android 16 Beta 2 has addressed a frustrating issue that left users struggling with app switching while using third-party launchers. The problem, which affected gestures like swiping left or...

Feb 14, 2025 1 Min Read

Apps

Fix for Google Home crashing on Android 16 beta 1 to arrive with next update

Good news for Android 16 beta testers struggling with a crashing Google Home app. Google has confirmed a permanent fix is on the way after weeks of reports that the...

Feb 11, 2025 1 Min Read