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GrapheneOS explains why they still rely on Google Pixel phones, details banking apps & camera support

In the world of privacy-focused Android derivatives, GrapheneOS often stands as the gold standard for security hardening. However, the project has long faced a central paradox that confuses newcomers...

Nov 19, 2025 2 Min Read

Google

Pixel 10 Pro beats iPhone 17 in global Wi-Fi tests as Google rolls out VIP alerts, new device health hub & major RCS changes

The past few days have already been packed with Pixel developments. Google quietly published the first mainline Linux device trees for Pixel 10, giving developers their earliest look at how...

Nov 19, 2025 4 Min Read

Android

Pixel Feature Drop now officially unlocked via Play System update, as Call Recording goes global & speakerphone bug worsens

It’s been a busy week for Pixel users and, naturally, for the PiunikaWeb readership. You’re already keenly aware of the security components of the November 2025 Pixel Drop...

Nov 14, 2025 4 Min Read

Android

Google Pixel's delayed AI features, smarter notifications, sideloading revamp, & At a Glance removal test

Google’s Pixel ecosystem is in flux, and this week perfectly captured that transition. The company continues to blur the lines between software intelligence and user control, pushing ahead with...

Nov 13, 2025 3 Min Read

Android

Older Pixel phones get AI upgrades, theme packs, scam detection in chat apps, new support dashboard & Private AI Compute

Google’s November 2025 Pixel Feature Drop is one of the most expansive in recent memory. Not just for what’s new, but for how many older Pixel phones are...

Nov 12, 2025 4 Min Read

Android

November 2025 Pixel Drop & security update bring new AI features, bug fixes for battery, camera, & emergency calling

Google has officially begun rolling out the November 2025 Pixel Drop alongside the monthly security update, giving Pixel users a fresh batch of AI-powered features, personalization tools, and essential...

Nov 12, 2025 3 Min Read

Android

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.3 factory images surface for Pixel devices (download links inside)

Update (Nov. 12, 2025): The OTA update is now rolling out to all eligible Google Pixel devices with bug fixes. According to Google, this update “primarily contains fixes that...

Nov 11, 2025 2 Min Read

Google

New depreciation report warns Pixel 10 could be a hard sell as Pixel 8 series ranks worst for value retention

A new report from the UK’s Compare and Recycle is raising serious concerns for those planning to upgrade to the Pixel 10, suggesting Google’s newest flagship won...

Nov 10, 2025 4 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Google Pixel phones on Tensor chips are suddenly dying, and now it's an EU consumer case

A recent warranty dispute involving a dead Pixel 8 has shone a spotlight on a potentially wider and deeply concerning issue: an increasing number of older Google Pixel phones, particularly...

Nov 05, 2025 4 Min Read

Google

Pixel Sounds gets a Material You makeover & a wildly natural soundtrack; plus, a free Pixel 10 offer & Pixel Watch music refresh

It’s the middle of the week, and the Google Pixel news train keeps rolling after a busy start. Just yesterday, we highlighted the initial fix for the Pixel...

Nov 05, 2025 2 Min Read

Android

Google publishes November 2025 security bulletin for Pixel devices

Google could be gearing up to release the Android 16 QPR2 stable update alongside the November 2025 Pixel Feature Drop as early as today, November 4. The rollout is expected...

Nov 04, 2025 2 Min Read

Google

Google Pixel 10 record US sales, Qi2 power bank reality check, & LineageOS 23 expands to Pixel 6 and newer models

Google’s Pixel 10 series is off to a record-breaking start in the US. According to Counterpoint Research, Pixel sales surged 28% year-over-year in September 2025, marking...

Nov 04, 2025 2 Min Read