Google Pixel

Welcome to episode 73 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. Abner, Damien, and Will jump on their respective mics to talk over their experience with Google’s second round of 2025 Pixel hardware, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, the Pixel Buds 2a, and the Pixel Watch 4. Is one of these Google’s standout products of the year? Can we be wowed by a minimal upgrade over last year’s foldable?

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Google keeps experimenting with new Pixel colors, but after seeing the new Nest Cam and its “Berry” color, all I can think about is a red Pixel phone.

Although it’s been nearly two months since its launch event, Google’s still facing some heat in the aftermath of the Pixel 10’s arrival on store shelves. What started out as simple disappointment over the state of Tensor — following two years of what I can only describe as Tensor G5 overhype — ballooned into full-on outrage in the face of a Genshin Impact-inspired controversy that may or may not have been a controversy after all. Simply put, people are mad about what Tensor isn’t, rather than feeling satisfied with what Tensor actually is.

The first update to Android 16 QPR1 is rolling out with the October security patch for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL.

Google has not released the October 2025 Pixel update yet, but details of the upcoming OTA from Verizon are now available.

Just a couple of months after Google Pixel finally adopted faster UFS 4.1 storage in select Pixel 10 devices, the UFS 5.0 standard has been announced with storage that’s twice as fast, and the reason for that speed boost will hopefully catch Google’s attention a little sooner.

In the past day or so, the Pixel Satellite SOS settings page has accidentally appeared on older Google devices. This is a bug, with no new functionality for the Pixel 7 or 8 series.

Google might restore a useful Pixel Launcher shortcut that lets you type the name of an app and quickly open it without leaving the keyboard.

Google today detailed a handful of recent and upcoming features for the Pixel Phone app, while officially detailing broader international availability.

One of the latest Google Pixel accessories is a “wristlet” wrist strap that attaches to your case. It’s a fun little accessory and one that works well, though it is just a bit on the bulky side.

After subtly updating the help page on Call Recording, Google seems to be gearing up to bring the full recording to some Pixel devices in more regions.

Do Not Disturb will block everyone and everything unless you tell your Pixel not to, including important contacts. Here’s how to whitelist certain people and add them to your allowlist so they can reach you while Do Not Disturb is active.

Google is getting a little more adventurous in the accessory game with a new rope wrist strap offering for Pixel phones, or any device, for that matter – just not the Pixel Fold series.

The Pixel 10 hit store shelves with Android 16 QPR1, which alters how lock screen notifications are presented. If you’re not used to it, the sudden change can be a little disorienting. The new “compact” and “full” views are now available, and this guide will help you choose the right one.

It took several years to find its stride, but Google Pixel is now finding success as, in the past year, it’s now the fastest-growing premium smartphone brand in the world.

The Android 16 QPR1 update with the September 2025 security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL. There are Pixel fixes across Audio, Battery & Charging, Biometrics, Bluetooth, Camera, Display & Graphics, Framework, Kernel, System, Telephony, User Interface.

Work between Google and Bluetooth’s LE Audio has been ongoing, with support for Auracast promised but seemingly stuck in the pipeline. That changes today as Google announces Pixel phones on Android 16 with LE Audio support get access to Auracast through LE Audio.