There is merit in wanting increased privacy on your Android phone. One of the best ways to do so is with a custom ROM like GrapheneOS. Is it worth it? Here’s everything you need to know.

There are several ways to update your Google Pixel smartphone to the latest available patch or OS. If you’re willing to take matters into your own hands, you can skip the wait by sideloading an OTA update on your Google Pixel, and we will show you how.

The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro might not be a true powerhouse, but the right accessories can take it to the next level. Whether you’re a gamer, a style icon, or someone who needs a little more juice, we’ve got you covered. Buckle up and get ready to explore some Pixel 8 and 8 Pro essentials that will make you wonder how you ever lived without them!

While the Nest Hub feels like a forgotten product due to the existence of the Pixel Tablet, it’s a unique and popular product that remains the sensible choice for most people’s smart home systems – here’s why.

Since the rebirth of Android with Material You, Google has been working on tons of first-party app widgets and we wanted to share some of the best.

The lack of challengers to Samsung in the Wear OS market is more apparent than ever. Over half a year after its launch, the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic stands as arguably the best for Android owners despite a refreshed and upgraded Pixel Watch.

Google has a lot of ways for users and developers to test the latest Android builds. In 2024 that is Android 15. While it is yet to be available as part of public beta builds, the ongoing Developer Preview can be fraught with bugs and issues. Here’s how to downgrade from Android 15 back to Android 14 on your phone.

After years of powerful Pixels, 2020 saw a side-step. The Google Pixel 5 shipped with midrange specs and helped pave the way for the big Tensor overhaul of the smartphone series.

One of the most popular third-party ROMs is back. This time LineageOS 21 comes in an Android 14 flavor. Here’s how it runs, what’s new, and if you should flash it on your phone.

It’s hard to believe it was almost half a year since Google officially unveiled the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. With tons of hype and expectation, just how has the Google Pixel 8 Pro fared? Here’s the full report.

Google’s latest Pixel Feature Drop for March 2024 is here, bringing a bunch of exciting new features and improvements to your favorite Pixel device. Let’s dive in and see what’s new!

As my first full month with the Pixel Fold comes to a close, the biggest issue I’ve bumped into is homescreen customization. Being an Android enthusiast, I find the Pixel Launcher to be serviceable but restrictive in what you can and cannot do. For example, you cannot remove At a Glance or the bottom search bar. With that in mind, here are the best Pixel Fold launchers for those looking to add a bit of flair to their homescreen.

In mid-2023, we have five (yes, 5) Google Pixel phones to choose from. There’s the entry-level Pixel 6a, the step-up Pixel 7a, the default Pixel 7, the top-of-the-line Pixel 7 Pro, and, now, the Pixel Fold. How do you choose? Here’s everything you need to know.

Thanks to some substantial upgrades, the Pixel 7a has improved on the Pixel 6a formula without a major price increase. Is it worth the upgrade though? Here’s everything you need to know.

With the Google Pixel 7a, the Pixel 7 is pulled into the vortex of what makes a better affordable Android phone. Similar specifications and an almost identical design make it a touch harder to separate. Here’s everything you need to know.

We’re now four (yes, 4) updates deep into the early Android 14 preview phase. There are some new bits and pieces to uncover on eligible Google Pixel handsets. Here are all of the top user-facing functions in Android 14 Beta 2.

Android TV is one of Google’s best-kept secrets in many ways. It is the powerhouse for untold smart TVs, projectors, and home theater setups all over the globe and Google doesn’t shout about it enough. With just a few apps Android TV can be even better.

Android 14 has launched and is available for a number of Pixel devices. Thanks to the Android 14 QPR builds it is also available as part of the regular Beta program. That means it isn’t quite as smooth as you might have expected. Luckily, you can downgrade from Android 14 back to Android 13 anytime on your phone if you are not having so much fun. Here’s how to get started.

Almost four full years after its launch, the Pixel 4 is no longer part of Google’s plans. It was the last true flagship until the launch of the Pixel 6 series in 2021. What worked and where does it stand today? Let’s find out.

The Pixel 7 Pro is arguably the best Made by Google device to date, but where does that leave the Pixel 7? Here are our long-term thoughts six months after launch.

All of the very best third-party Android launchers offer something unique, be that customization or even a minimal aesthetic. Here are the best to install on your Android phone in 2023 – and beyond.

We’re potentially weeks away from the next Google mid-ranger, which could provide some substantial leaps over the previous generation. Heck, it might even encroach upon the base Pixel 7, and that’s why we think you need to wait until the Pixel 7a launches before picking up a new phone.

Almost half a year after being officially unveiled, how has the Google Pixel 7 Pro fared? Here’s how the biggest and potentially best Made by Google smartphone is holding up.

Since the very birth of the internet, easter eggs have been at the heart of our everyday experience, and Google has been a prominent cultivator of secrets and hidden extras. There are hundreds of easter eggs in Google products and services, but here are a few of our favorites in Search.