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Google's new Googlebook laptops launch without Samsung phone support for their cross-device "Better Together" features, since only Android 17 provides the required functionality. Pixel phones are currently the only reliable option for full integration, while other Android OEMs lag on updates.

GrapheneOS may skip supporting the Pixel 11 because the device does not currently meet the hardened OS's security standards.

Google is testing a new feature called 'Call for Me' that allows Gemini AI to make phone calls on behalf of users for tasks like reservations and inquiries, initially available to Pixel 11 owners in the U.S.

The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold is a better but not best foldable smartphone with impressive OLED displays and decent performance, though it suffers from design issues and lacks high-end camera features.

Google is launching long-term partnerships with five major football clubs to integrate Gemini AI and Pixel smartphones for enhanced fan experiences, including match insights and behind-the-scenes content, with a commitment to promoting women's football visibility.

The Verge live blog for Google's Made by Google 2026 event, where Trevor Noah hosts and Pixel 11 phones, Pixel Watch 5, and camera features are expected to be showcased.

Google introduces the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, a lighter and thinner foldable with a new HiLight LED camera bar, improved durability, faster charging, and Tensor G6-powered Gemini intelligence features.

Android's Quick Share feature is adding tap-to-share via NFC, letting Pixel 6 and newer devices exchange files and contact info by tapping together, with Samsung Galaxy devices coming soon.

Google is set to announce new Pixel devices, including the Pixel 11 lineup, a next-gen Pixel Fold, Pixel Watch 5, and possibly a Pixel Tag tracker, at its Made by Google 2026 event on August 12th, with leaks and preorder countdowns revealing details ahead of the livestream.

Leaked marketing renders reveal the design of the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold, along with new Pixel Buds and a Pixel Watch, ahead of the August 12 Google hardware event.

The article reports that Google's upcoming Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5 may see price increases due to a global memory and storage shortage, with the Pixel 11 starting at €999 and the Pixel Watch 5 starting at $399.

Google Research introduces a new architecture using frozen Multi-Token Prediction to accelerate Gemini Nano models on Pixel devices, significantly improving speed and energy efficiency for on-device AI features.

A workaround for MacBook cursor lag by recording one pixel of the screen every 10 seconds.

Google has announced the release of Android 17 for Pixel phones, launched Wear OS 7 with live updates and battery improvements, and shared updates on Android XR.

Google begins rolling out Android 17 to Pixel phones and watches, introducing features like multitasking bubbles, foldable gaming mode (coming later), and native screen reaction video support.

Google rolls out Android 17 to Pixel phones, introducing Bubbles for multitasking, Screen Reactions for recording selfie videos during screen recording, and other features, with additional AI capabilities like Gemini Omni and Lyria 3 arriving later.

The Verge tests and recommends the best Qi2.2 magnetic wireless power banks for iPhone and Pixel phones, highlighting fast 25W charging on newer models.

Google rolls out disco-ball-themed custom app icons for Pixel phones, joining the trend started by Spotify's temporary icon, in a lighthearted update that allows users to add glittery sparkle to their home screens.

A 1998 paper that introduces a simple bit-replication technique for boosting pixel bit-depth in digital images.

Google has released the latest accessibility updates for Android, Pixel, Chrome, and YouTube, including independent settings for hearing aids, improvements to Voice Access, and offline support for Guided Frame. The article also explains how to optimize the AI interaction experience using Gemini instructions to reduce cognitive load.