Google announces new Pixel 4, Pixelbook Go, Nest Mini, and Pixel Buds At its October event Tuesday, Google announced several new devices including Pixel Buds, Pixelbook Go, and the new flagship smartphone: the Pixel 4. Event coverage video courtesy CNET/Google. Last week Google unveiled its latest addition to the Pixel family. ZDNet will give away a 128GB Google Pixel 4 XL, priced at $999, to one lucky reader! Also: Google's new Pixel and Nest devices: Prices, release dates, and where to buyThe Pixel 4XL is equipped with a 6.3-inch 90Hz OLED smooth display, new facial recognition features, and dual rear-facing lenses (12.2MP and 16MP) with amazing quality. In fact, Google's Pixel 4 XL "has one of the best cameras around," as noted by CNET. You all won't want to miss out Looking to be our grand prize winner? First, you must read the rules, accept the terms and conditions of this sweepstakes, and fill out the form below. It doesn't end there! You can … [Read more...] about Enter to win a Google Pixel 4 XL*
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Google’s first Pixel ‘feature drop’ brings Portrait Blur, automatic call screen, and more
We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more. Many new features The first 'feature drop' for the Pixel 4 and 4 XL is expected to arrive this week. Babu Mohan 9 Dec 2019 0 Source: Android CentralWhat you need to know Google says it will be bringing "bigger updates" to its Pixel phones as part of new 'Pixel feature drops.' The first feature drop will arrive this month for the Pixel 4 and 4 XL. It will bring automatic call screening, improved video calls on Duo, and the ability to blur the background of your photos post-snap. Google today announced that it will be bringing new features to its Pixel phones on a regular basis with "feature drops." The first 'feature drop' will soon be rolled out for the Pixel 4 series phones and come with several new features and enhancements. Perhaps the most exciting new feature that will be part of the first feature drop will be the ability to turn any photo into a portrait by blurring the background post-snap. This … [Read more...] about Google’s first Pixel ‘feature drop’ brings Portrait Blur, automatic call screen, and more
Google is improving memory management for all Pixel phones
We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more. Pixel Drops Memory And you thought it was just going to be some new camera effects. Philip Berne 9 Dec 2019 1 Source: Joe Maring / Android CentralWhat you need to know Google announced Pixel phones will be regularly updated with new features. The first feature drop will also include improvements to memory management. This opens the door for more frequent performance improvements. On December 9, Google announced the first feature drop for its Pixel smartphones, and in addition to new features that will be visible to users, Google also updated the way Pixel phones handle memory management. Google says the new memory update "proactively compresses cached applications so that users can run multiple applications at the same time — like games, streaming content and more." Specifically, Google calls out improvements to gaming and streaming content, but did not offer further details.Buy one Galaxy S10 or … [Read more...] about Google is improving memory management for all Pixel phones
Which do you think is better — Galaxy Note 10+ or Pixel 4 XL?
We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more. Phone battle Let's chat with the AC forums. Joe Maring 9 Dec 2019 0 Source: Android Central In the world of Android phones, two of the best ones that exist right now are the Galaxy Note 10+ and Pixel 4 XL. Both of these devices bring a lot to the table, and no matter which one you buy, you end up with an Android experience like no other. As you might expect, this has caused for some debate in our forums.Buy one Galaxy S10 or Note 10 and get one free at Verizon Taking a gander at one conversation, in particular, here's what our members have to say about which of the two phones they prefer. mustang7757 12-03-2019 04:18 PM I do have them both The pixel 4 xl or pixel in general are different experience , it's pretty close to no bloat ,stock Android experience , I think the pixel 4xl is the best pixel to date . If you like features which Note 10+ then that's the way to go and the SPen a very handy tool. I … [Read more...] about Which do you think is better — Galaxy Note 10+ or Pixel 4 XL?
Google’s Pixels get a ‘feature drop’ with call screen and camera enhancements
Google this morning announced the arrival of its first “feature drop.” The new offering will continue the company’s regular feature enhancements, now arriving every month, like clockwork. This first one brings a whole bunch of upgrades, including a few already noted by some eagle eye views. The call screen update is probably the biggest of the bunch. This one drops for Pixel 4 users in the U.S. to start, giving users screen unknown callers, filtering our robocalls in the process. When it’s not spam, users will get a notification shortly after featuring a transcript of the message. Google notes that all of that info is kept private to the the user, per the below gif. The Photos app gets a handy update, making it possible to add a background faux-bokeh blur to portrait photos, for the those times you forget to turn the feature on while shooting. The Pixel 4 gets some key Duo improvements, as well, including auto framing, which keeps one or two people … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixels get a ‘feature drop’ with call screen and camera enhancements