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[Update: Pixel 3 support ends] Losing unlimited Photos storage may turn off potential Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, & future Pixel phone buyers

New updates are being added to the bottom of the story… Original story (from March 21, 2021) follows: The many smartphone brands that exist today thrive on having a unique...

Feb 01, 2022 4 Min Read

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[Poll results live] Google Pixel rear mounted fingerprint scanner was great, but it's time to move on

New updates are being added to the bottom of the story… Original story (from Jan 16) follows: The iPhone 5S pioneered the smartphone biometrics craze we see today with...

Jan 23, 2022 6 Min Read

Android

[Updated] Several Google Pixel phones experiencing intermittent Bluetooth connectivity issues (in cars) after Android 11 update

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on October 11, 2020) follows: The first Android 11 Developer Preview went live in February. And...

Jun 14, 2021 3 Min Read

Android

Android 11 update apparently broke Google Pixel 4a proximity sensor for some users; issue likely affects other Pixels

Users have been facing a string of issues with the proximity sensor on Google Pixel 4a during calls, especially after the Android 11 update. And as a result, there have...

Dec 08, 2020 2 Min Read

Android

Android September security update/patch 2020 tracker for all major OEMs & carriers worldwide [Cont. updated]

NOTICE: We will no longer be updating the September security patch tracker. Stay tuned to PiunikaWeb for all other coverage. A huge chunk of Android users out there value security...

Nov 26, 2020 45 Min Read

Android

Google Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL restarts on launching camera app? Here's the likely reason

Several Google Pixel 2 users reportedly face crashes and restarts upon trying to use the camera or speaker. The issue is highly perplexing and is not the kind one can...

Nov 20, 2020 2 Min Read

Android

[Updated] Some Google Pixel users experiencing random screen freezing issues after Android 11 update, multiple apps affected

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on November 5, 2020) follows: The Android 11 update seems to be giving a real hard...

Nov 07, 2020 3 Min Read

Android

Google Photos Nearby Share option missing after Android 11 update? Try these workarounds

Nearby Share was released a couple of months back, and is Google’s answer to Apple’s AirDrop. Android users can now easily share content with others in proximity...

Oct 26, 2020 2 Min Read

Android

Some Google Pixel users reporting buggy Android 11 gestures, temporary workaround inside

Gesture navigation has become a staple feature on all smartphones these days. Almost all OEMs agree upon a universal way of gestures. Swipe up to access homescreen, swipe and hold...

Oct 16, 2020 2 Min Read

Android

[Update: Possible culprit found] Android 11 update: Pixel users reporting excessive battery drain & performance issues

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on October 09, 2020) follows: The Google Pixel is perhaps one of the most perfect Android...

Oct 14, 2020 2 Min Read

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Google Pixel Android 11 update roll out tracker: List of eligible/supported devices, release date & more [Cont. updated]

Android 11 update tracker for all the major OEMs and carriers Android 11 stable update-related bugs/issues/problems tracker – NEW This story is being continuously updated…. New updates...

Sep 18, 2020 6 Min Read

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[Other Pixel devices too] Some Google Pixel 2 units randomly restarting after Android 11 update, potential workaround inside

This story is being continuously updated…. New updates are being added at the bottom….. Original story (published on September 15, 2020) follows: Android 11 is out for Google Pixel devices...

Sep 16, 2020 2 Min Read