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Pixel phones are getting two major security upgrades to protect you from scammers
Google has started rolling out Live Scam Detection to the Pixel Phone app, while an upgraded version of the Play Protect system will help detect and report any scammy Google Play apps in real time. However only the latter will be making its way to non Pixel phones, as far as we know.
Pixel phones get a major kernel upgrade with Android 15 QPR2
Google is preparing to upgrade the kernel version of all Tensor-powered Pixels to Linux 6.1 in Android 15 QPR2.
Custom icon shapes might return to Pixel phones with Android 16
Custom icon shapes for Pixel phones were spotted in the latest Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 update and posted on the Telegram channel Google News. This is a beloved feature Google removed way back with Android 12, along with custom status bar icons and fonts. At least one of those things is coming back, although there appears to be a limit.
Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 starts for enrolled Pixels
Google highlighted the start of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 to Pixel testers on Reddit. The update contains the November security patch and a list of known issues users may encounter. The QPR2 update is expected to arrive as the March 2025 feature drop while we brace for a much earlier Android 16 launch.
Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is here, coming to Pixels soon (Update: How soon is now?)
If you own a recent Google Pixel smartphone, get ready to give the Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 a shot and see what new features are on the way.
Android 15 QPR2 brings the Pixel 9's new Linux kernel to all Tensor-powered phones and tablets
Anyone rocking the Pixel 6 or later is in for a treat when Android 15 QPR2 drops. There's a big update to the underlying Linux kernel powering Android devices, and Google is makin
Pixel phones will be able to detect and report malicious apps in real time
Android’s Google Play Protect service is getting an update called live threat detection which seeks out potentially harmful ...
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Google Pixel Phones Get Real-Time Scam and Malware Detection Features
Google is rolling out two new AI-powered security features to Pixel 6 or newer devices. One observes call patterns to notify ...
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Google Introduces AI Scam Detection for Pixel Phones
The new feature helps spot scam calls in real-time, giving you a heads-up if something seems shady during the call.
Live Scam Detection in calls is headed to more Pixel phones
Google is rolling out live Scam Detection in calls and live threat protection in Play Protect to select Pixel phones.
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Pixel phones now use AI to detect scam calls in real-time
Google’s new Gemini AI-powered Scam Detection spots and flags scam calls in real-time, and is now available for Pixel 6 to ...
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Google Gemini AI will protect your Pixel from spam calls and rogue apps
Pixel phones as old as the Pixel 6 series will get the new AI security features first. Google will then eventually ...
Pixel phones' battery charging limit feature reaching some users
Users of Pixel phones are reporting that they have finally received the battery charging limit feature they have been waiting ...
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Google Pixel 9 display review: Non-artificial brilliance
709 for photos and videos in SDR. Display P3 is also somewhat relevant since its the colorspace in which iPhones and some ...
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5 phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
The Pixel 9 Pro XL has a 6.8-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED display ... While that may not sound quite as impressive compared ...
New Google Play Store Warning—Do Not Leave These Apps On Your Phone
New Google Play Store update is now live. NurPhoto via . Android 15 is now live on Pixel phones—but one of its best new features has been missing until now. As Googl ...