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Google seemingly put all their ad buying eggs in one basket with the new Pixel series of devices. This is the first "Google" phone that all my coworkers and friends have actually heard of. Everywhere you look you see a billboard ad, TV ad, newspaper ad ect. Google seems to be trying to match...

We found out yesterday that Scott of ScottsRoms will be bringing the Clean Rom series to the Pixel and Pixel XL devices from Google. Developer interest in these phones is starting to take off. It looks like developer "Nitroglycerine33" may also be getting ready to start development on the...

The Pixel and Pixel XL actually have an LED notification light. The light is not enabled by default. Like the option for battery percentage the option for the LED notification is buried. To enable it just go to settings, then notifications, then tap the gear icon, then toggle on the pulse...

When I first turned on my Pixel XL one of the first frustrations was the fact that it wasn't very obvious as to how to enable the battery percentage. I actually had started to search for a root mod since I couldn't find the option in my settings. My good friend @BaneTech decided to shed some...

If you have picked up the Pixel or Pixel XL you may not love the new Pixel launcher. I for one am actually enjoying it however I have seen many people complain that this is no longer a "Vanilla" experience. Back in the day Scott of ScottsRoms had some of the best Roms around. These roms were...

The good news is that the Verizon variants of the Pixel and Pixel XL are already bootloader unlockable. The bad news is that it won't be for long. Jcase one of the develops behind the dePixel8 bootloader unlock has said that this method will stop working after the November security patch update...

Chainfire has done it! Yes he announced a few days back that he had achieved root on the Pixel and Pixel XL, but he now has a method which he is confident enough to release to the public! You need to have an unlocked bootloader. Once your bootloader is unlocked all you have to do is boot the...

The Pixel and Pixel XL seem to be a couple of the best Android devices of the year so far. As with any new device there are often issues right around the release of the device. Pixel users have already uncovered a major issue with the camera that causes a J.J. Abrams like halo effect on every...

As you all know by now "You can only get a Pixel on Verizon". Actually that isn't true at all, but Verizon would love for you to think that. You can actually get the PIxel unlocked which works with any other carrier directly from Google. The unlocked version from Google allows you to unlock your...

Well that didn't take long. FireWater has already posted an image of a bootloader unlocked Verizon Pixel. So far there has been no mention of how this was achieved. It is likely that for now the process is not safe or user friendly. There has been no guarantee that the unlock method will be...

Oh no here comes another gate. Over the past several days people have been posting photos taken by the Google Pixel and Pixel XL which include crazy lens flare with. The lens flare looks like an obnoxious rainbow like halo. This is triggered by any light source. Point the camera at the sun get a...

One reason you would want to buy a Pixel device is developer friendliness. The unlocked version from the Google Playstore is bootloader unlockable which means you will be able to install a custom recovery and flash roms. We normally have to wait a few days for developers to get a custom recovery...

FedEx just dropped off my 128 GB Pixel XL (Quite Black). Overall, I'm extremely impressed in my short time with it. Here are some initial thoughts on the device: It feels great in hand. Definitely feels like a premium device. Usability would be better without the large lower chin. It's...

Live cases are Google's attempt at a unique accessory for your smartphone. These cases have unique designs on the back. You can actually customize these designs or order a pre made design. You can even chose a design from the modern artist "Justin Maller". The cases do provide more than just an...

Earlier today began the onslaught of embargoed reviews for the Pixel and Pixel XL from Google. We all know what to expect in our boxes and have a bit of an idea of how the camera will perform and even what the new launcher complete with an all new nav bar will look like. By now you have likely...

With the death of the Nexus lineup one might assume that root and other mods may become a bit more difficult. It is already known that the Verizon version of the Pixel and Pixel XL will be locked down tight when it comes to the bootloader. This will make it difficult for root on those devices...

Shout it from the rooftops! Rejoice, all ye nations! A spokesperson from Verizon has told Ars Technica that Verizon will, in no way, stand between Google and it's Pixel phones when it comes to updates. Many were concerned when a statement from Google explained that Verizon would be in charge...

The Pixel will be arriving to doorsteps soon. It is the first device "built" by Google. Both the Pixel and Pixel XL will ship with Android 7.1 Nougat, but will include some exclusive features. Google Assistant is a personalized version of the familiar Google Now panel. One unique function of the...

The Pixel has been overwhelmingly underwhelming. This sentiment is widespread through the Android Power user community. The main complaints are with the price point and the fact that at the higher price point the Pixel and Pixel XL are missing many of the features that flagship devices in the...

We already know that DXOmark has rated the Pixel camera 89 which is the highest rating a cell phone camera has ever received. We also know that the camera has no OIS and that stabilization comes from the use of the gyroscope. Normally the lack of OIS would mean that many of your images would be...