Make no mistake, we’re most definitely a partisan group at NewGeekGuide when it comes to the Google Pixel 3. Being able to pick up a device that’s been created as Google intended is the core reason that the Pixel line is so revered — and that industry-leading camera is most definitely a reason too.
Earlier this year, Google kicked off a collaboration with Childish Gambino to help promote the Pixel 3. Now, that’s being taken a step further with a new experience at Coachella which will highlight the Pixel 3’s Night Sight capabilities.
Google’s Pixel hardware is slowly but surely getting more popular, and stealing users away from the competition. According to a new study from CounterPoint Research, over half of Google Pixel 3 buyers were previously using a Samsung device.
The monthly Android security patch continues to deliver functional updates to the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. In April, Google addressed a complaint related to the screen flashing bright white when waking from the ambient display. There are also connectivity-related fixes, even for the original Pixel.
Google’s Pixel 3 is the first device since the Nexus 6 from the company to offer wireless charging, and that functionality was sorely missed. Its return didn’t come without a catch, though. To enable a 10W fast wireless charger to work with the Pixel 3, Google uses a proprietary standard, and lately, I’ve been checking out one of the first third-party options from Belkin.
The Huawei P30 Pro looks to be a real camera contender. It’s racked up the highest DxOMark score ever seen with a total score of 112 — and that’s with four rear-facing cameras. Meanwhile, the 6-month-old Pixel 3 only has one rear-facing camera that is backed up by some of the best post-processing on the entire market. But how do they stack up against one another?
The cameras on our smartphones are getting better and better, and that’s got companies looking for new opportunities to show them off. This week, Google and Samsung have flexed their cameras by shooting a documentary with the Pixel 3, and a full late-night TV episode with the Galaxy S10+.
The Active Edge feature is a neat addition to the Pixel 2 and Pixel 3, allowing both devices to go without a dedicated Google Assistant button. Should you be willing to root or install a third-party app, a new hidden setting gives you the ability to reassign the squeeze function to another assistant on your Pixel 2 or Pixel 3 handset.
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Last month, Google Fi and the Google Store discounted the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL by $150. The MVNO deal is still in effect, but the latter is now discounting the flagship phones by $200 until March 3rd.
One of the standout features available to all Pixel phones from Made by Google 2018 is Call Screen. In light of increased spam, Google is now bringing a Call Screen beta to Canada.
There are a ton of minor changes that will go unnoticed in Android Q for a while, but one small change Google made shows off one strength of its new Pixel 3. In Android Q, new haptic feedback occurs while selecting text and it’s glorious.
Google released the very first beta preview today for Android Q. If you want to give it a shot early, here’s how to sideload the Android Q beta on your Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 2, or Pixel 2 XL.
As much as I love my Pixel 3 XL, I do have qualms with it. I wish it had more RAM, I wish the camera app wasn’t so finicky, and I also wish it worked with more wireless chargers. Right now, the Pixel Stand is the only Pixel 3 fast wireless charger. With nearly 6 months past, where are all the third-party options?
For a long time, the only way you could get your Google Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL fixed was through one of Google’s external repair partners — which for most people meant uBreakiFix. But as our Kyle noted last fall, the experience at uBreakiFix was abysmal at first, enough so that he found the situation for repairing his Pixel 3 to be essentially hopeless. No longer: Google is now doing first-party repairs for the Pixel 3.
Over the past few weeks, Google has been doubling down on the PIxel’s AR Emoji feature. Now, following the Childish Gambino and Valentine’s Day packs, Google has released Japanese Phrases for Playground on Pixel.
The March security patch is rolling out today with the usual vulnerability fixes, but also addresses a number of Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL issues. Notably, this functional update should improve camera and storage performance, as well as Bluetooth reliability.
With the 91st Academy Awards on Sunday, Google is advertising Assistant and its hardware family in a funny new ad. The minute-long clip references several famous Hollywood movies from 2001: A Space Odyssey to Lady Bird and Jerry Maguire.
Just a few days after dropping its Childish Gambino pack with some excellent new ads to go alongside it, Google is releasing another new set of Playmoji characters for Pixel owners. The new Love Playmoji pack is available now for all Pixel owners.
After this week’s SIM card expansion to Best Buy stores around the country, Google Fi is again discounting the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL by $150. It joins other deals on all Moto and LG devices on the MVNO store.
While it’s still not seeing anything close to the success of the iPhone or even Samsung’s Galaxy lineup, Google has started to finally see success with its Pixel lineup over the past year. Now, a new report reveals that Google Pixel is the fastest-growing smartphone brand in the United States.
In time for Valentine’s Day, the Google Store is bringing back the very popular BOGO up to 50% off deal on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Buying one Made by Google flagship will net a sizable discount on a second phone.
With the launch of the Pixel 3 in October, Google revamped AR Stickers to Playmoji and added a slew of new functionality. Alongside a redesigned interface, the company also teased an exclusive Childish Gambino pack that finally launched on Friday. At the Grammys this evening, Made by Google advertised the Pixel’s exclusive AR feature.
If you’ve got a Google Pixel device, you’ve also got access to the Playground, a suite of augmented reality characters and objects to insert into your videos and photos. Today, Google is announcing its latest addition to the Playground, an AR version of recording artist Childish Gambino.
Google’s work in smartphone cameras is quite simply amazing. Between HDR+ and the black magic that is Night Sight, it’s unparalleled and is a huge reason why the phone sits in my pocket daily. However, it still lacks a lot of the flexibility of a traditional camera. That’s where Moment lenses come in – here’s what they can do with the Google Pixel 3.
