https://www.pocket-lint.com Welcome to Pocket-lint, for the latest product reviews, including news on gadgets, digital cameras, home cinema, audio, cars and mobile phones. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 04:31:11 GMT en-US hourly 60 We've come a full decade down from the peak of prominence for a well-respected - perhaps even what you could call legendary - Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer named HTC. That wasn't an exciting name by any means, but the devices that came out of the company helped it become greater than the sum of just the words "High Tech Corporation."

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 04:31:11 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/greatest-htc-phones-of-all-time/ Even if you've purchased an Android phone with what you thought was a larger amount of storage space you may well soon find that it's filling up. Apps, games, photos and videos can all add up to clog up your device and ruin your experience. It's easy to think you'll never run out of space. But one day you will, and it'll affect how well your phone works.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:00:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-free-up-storage-on-your-android-phone/ With all the time that most of us spend on various social media apps on our phones, messaging friends, writing posts and checking out the newest trends, it's no surprise that texting has mostly replaced calling. It's so much more accessible, convenient and less demanding, so choosing to text someone at a convenient time for you, without the need for a whole conversation, is almost a no-brainer.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:00:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-the-hidden-cursor-on-gboard/ Over the years, Google has steadily grown into a company well-known for its smartphones. These are often the enthusiast's pick, offering great value for money, incredible camera performance, interesting features and a software experience that none of the competitors even come close to matching.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-9-rumors-release-date-specs-price-features/ The biggest sales event of the year is - Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend - is coming to a close with today's sale being the last of the major price drops. The Amazon and Best Buy sales are live right now, and they include some of the biggest smartphone discounts that we've seen all year. If you need an upgrade or a gift for a loved one, it's a perfect time to pick one up. You'll find massive savings from all the popular brands, whether you're iPhone obsessed or an Android evangelist.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 23:15:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-black-friday-phone-deals/ The Pixel 6a has always been great value for money, offering a lot of the flagship Google Pixel experience but at a much lower cost. It has never been as affordable as it is today, though, where it can be had for an astonishingly low $49.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:00:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/cyber-monday-pixel-6a-deal/ The Pixel 8 Pro is a game-changing device and, thanks to a Cyber Monday discount, you can save yourself $200 at the checkout. That's an impressive offer for a phone that only launched in October - but seriously, it's one of the best Cyber Monday phone deals you should be looking at. Normally retailing for $999, the discount brings it down to $799, the price of some mid-range phones.

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 22:30:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pixel-8-pro-black-friday-phone-deal/ For many years there has been a running battle between messaging services. Despite many attempts on Google's part to launch one, there has never been a true messaging competitor to Apple's iMessage. The important thing that iMessage did was move beyond SMS, a data-based service that allowed rich messaging, rather than being restricted to character limits and text only. But SMS has been a universal standard for many years, whereas iMessage is an Apple-only service. Google, for many years has been pushing another universal standard called RCS.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:01:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-rcs-messaging/ Just last month, Google announced its latest lineup in the Google Pixel family that includes the Google Pixel 8 and the Google Pixel 8 Pro. Usually, new launches don't go on sale – and that’s what makes the latest Google sale so surprising (and welcome). The Google Pixel 8 Pro, Google's flagship phone, just went on sale for the first time ever. Originally $999 for 128GB of storage, you can get the new phone for only $799 right now.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:29:12 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-8-pro-deal/ Android 14 is the latest major OS update for Android phones everywhere, with several new features and capabilities built onto the platform that Google first implemented with Android 12 in 2021.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:00:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/when-is-android-14-coming-to-my-phone/ As the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are getting most of the attention for now, we're eyeing the next entry to Google's own mid-range Android lineup, the Pixel 8a. Since its inception with 2018's Pixel 3a, the A-series has proved extremely successful thanks to the company's combination of great software support, a constant drip of user-friendly features, and hardware that's cheap, but cheerful. The Pixel 7a was a welcome advance from its predecessors with the inclusion of wireless charging for the first time. Will we see something as drastic make an appearance on the Pixel 8a?

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:01:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-8a-rumours-release-date-specs-features/ In the last 12 months, the Pocket-lint team has tested a plethora of fantastic mid-range handsets. Now, we're taking some time to celebrate the very best devices that landed on our desks in 2023.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:15:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pocket-lint-awards-2023-mid-range-phone-of-the-year/ We added a new category for the 20th annual Pocket-lint Awards, sponsored by a new EE: Best Folding Phone. It recognises the leap not only in the quality of foldable smartphones but also in the sheer volume of new devices we've seen from multiple manufacturers as the flexible phone market grows.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:01:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pocket-lint-awards-2023-folding-phone-of-the-year/ The Pocket-lint Awards 2023, sponsored by a new EE, were held on 9 November, celebrating the best devices and products across 21 categories from smartphones to cameras. Each of the categories was narrowed down to six nominations, all of which have been reviewed by the Pocket-lint team in full at some point during the last 12 months.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 06:01:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pocket-lint-awards-flagship-phone-2023/ Google's new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are undoubtedly great phones with much to offer. However, with their release, as much talk has been focused on the phones themselves as on their new and improved software tricks.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:31:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-ultra-hdr/ Google's Pixel phones have slowly but surely been working their way into the consciousness of the phone-buying public. Although it felt like something of a hobby in the early days, the Pixel started to turn heads with its excellent camera performance on the Pixel 3. Now, these phones are growing in popularity, attracting the attention of both Android and iPhone users.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:01:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-google-pixel-phone/ With the pace of smartphone evolution moving so fast, there's always something waiting in the wings. No sooner have you spied the latest handset, that there's anticipation for the next big thing.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:01:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/upcoming-smartphones-and-new-mobiles-coming-out-this-year/ Android is celebrating its fifteenth birthday in 2023. Having first launched in beta on 5 November 2007, Android 1.0 was released in 23 September 2008. The first Android device was announced simultaneously, posing a challenge to the then-incumbent smartphone king, Blackberry, and evolved feature-phone stalwart, Nokia.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:30:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/15-android-phones-for-15-years-of-android/ We're living in the golden age of smartphone technology. From powerful hardware to slick software, today's flagship models boast specs that blow their predecessors out of the water. But few features demonstrate this rapid rate of innovation better than the latest smartphone cameras. Indeed, with ultra-high-res photos, 8K video, Zeiss lenses, and cutting-edge image sensors, many of these cameras can snapshots that will please the pros.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:01:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-camera-phone/ The second month of 'Tech-tober' quickly came and went, unveiling Google's newest flagship and Pro model with the Pixel 8 series, debuting OnePlus's first foldable phone, and introducing a new ANC standard with Bose's QuietComfort Ultra headset.

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 22:37:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/october-pocket-picks/ Ever since Google announced the Pixel back in 2016, it was all about its camera. Of course, Pixel also offers a clean software experience and decent performance - first from Snapdragon platforms and more recently from Google's own Tensor platforms - but it's always been the Pixel's camera that has grabbed headlines and turned heads.

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:31:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/snapdragon-camera-ai-features/ Google launched Android 14 alongside the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, and there are plenty of AI goodies to be had between the two. For example, the Pixel 8's Best Take feature helps you improve your group photos by swapping people's faces to get the best shot possible. The Pixel's Call Screen feature also got a boost from AI, which should lead to more accurate results when analyzing an incoming call.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:15:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-android-14-ai-wallpaper-generator/ Magic Editor is the talk of tech town. Announced at Google I/O, it made its debut with the launch of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro - Google's latest phones. Magic Editor takes the AI premise set down by Magic Eraser and turns the dial up to 11. It gives you Photoshop-like powers in the palm of your hand, and it all happens on your phone. I've fully reviewed the Pixel 8 Pro, which I love, and Magic Editor is one of the reasons I rate the new Pixel so highly: it's a game changer and no one else offers anything like this right now.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:21:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-magic-editor-examples-of-what-it-can-do/ Google's Pixel 8 Pro has a lot of features that are worth checking out and using on a daily basis. The camera, for example, takes stunning photos in its own right, but when you add in AI features like Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser or the Magic Editor, you start to see just how crazy Google is getting with its computational photography.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 19:15:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-google-pixel-8-pro-temperature-sensor/ Google's new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are two fantastic Android phones that offer strong performance and battery life that's good enough for long days not to mention at times, an unrealistic camera experience.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:00:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pixel-8-best-take-feature-how-does-it-work/ It's no secret that I'm an iPhone girl. I use the iPhone 15 Pro Max as my main phone and I adore it for a number of reasons. That's not to say I can't appreciate it when the Android competition pulls something great out of the bag.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 18:01:38 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/3-things-i-want-my-iphone-15-pro-max-to-have-that-the-pixel-8-pro-does/ With the Pixel 8 - and Android 14 running on it - Google introduced a host of fascinating new features. Joined with some of our old favourite tips and tricks, there's a lot to sink your teeth into if you're happy to go digging.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:06:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-8-pixel-8-pro-tips-and-tricks/ The Pixel takes a lot of headlines but still commands a relatively small slice of the overall smartphone market. Dwarfed by the likes of Apple and Samsung, Google's phones are slowly gaining popularity. The Pixel has defined itself on the camera experience, the freedom from bloatware and being front of the queue when it comes to software updates.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:00:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-8-pro-review/ Google's Pixel 8 is one of two new smartphones from the search giant and Android maker and the successor to last year's superb Pixel 7. As you'd expect, it brings a series of improvements, but this year, the upgrades are more in the experience, making it feel like a pathway to a dedicated AI computer that also happens to be able to make calls, send texts and take photos.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:00:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-8-review/ The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are only just arriving but there is already plenty of buzz about what comes next. That next phone very likely be the Pixel lineup's next budget offering, the Pixel 8a. And new renders have popped up online that appear to show exactly what it'll look like.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:45:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/leaked-pixel-8a-renders-show-exactly-what-to-expect-from-googles-next-budget-phone/ Apple revealed its iPhone 15 range in the middle of September in the form of four devices; the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The iPhone 15 Pro Max sits at the top of the line-up, offering the best Apple has to offer. It's not only bigger than the iPhone 15 Pro this year, but it has extra features too. Meanwhile, at the top of the Google Pixel offering is the Pixel 8 Pro, which offers the same size display as the iPhone 15 Pro Max, but there are a number of differences between these handsets. If you're wondering with to go Apple or go Google, here's how the iPhone 15 Pro Max stacks up against the Pixel 8 Pro.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 16:31:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-15-pro-max-vs-google-pixel-8-pro-differences-compared/ I'm what you'd call an Android guy. I got aboard the Android train on Day 1 and have been reviewing Android devices ever since. It's impossible to be exclusively Android - I've reviewed iPhones during that time - but I return to an Android phone at the end of the day. This year, Android 14 and iOS 17 have landed really close together - and it highlights something that's been bothering me for a while: Android OS updates just aren't that exciting.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:31:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/i-just-got-android-14-but-apple-ios-17-has-filled-me-with-envy/ The Google Pixel 8 comes with some pretty nice glass out of the box. Using Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, the Google Pixel 8 comes out of the box pretty durable and scratch resistant. However, as we all know, there are still some things that can squeak passed the protection and mess up the screen. For those occasions, we recommend a good screen protector for your Pixel 8.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 23:30:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-google-pixel-8-screen-protector/ Google officially launched Android 14 as part of its Made by Google 2023 event alongside the Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and the Pixel Watch 2. It was technically supposed to launch a month ago, but Google delayed the release, most likely so that it would launch with the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. This is likely a signal of things to come with major OS releases launching with new devices, similarly to how Apple does it. In any case, Android 14 is out now, and it's available to the public.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:30:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/android-14/ Google just announced their highly anticipated Google Pixel 8 Pro, and it includes everything Pixel users have been looking for: a better camera, brighter screen and software upgrades. Of course all these great upgrades come with a price, the Pixel 8 Pro's starting price is $999. If you're planning on pre-ordering a new Pixel 8 Pro then you should make sure to also leave room in your budget for the perfect phone case. Getting a solid phone case will help prevent your phone from scratches, cracks and major drops. I mean, a new phone isn't worth nearly as much value or use with a cracked screen, right?

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 22:16:43 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-google-pixel-8-pro-phone-case/ Google just had its huge event to announce the Pixel 8 series of smartphones (along with some other fun gadgets). The company announced a new version of its custom Tensor processor to accompany the phone's announcement. The Tensor G3 builds on the technology offered by the G2 in some notable ways that should be quite exciting for people who purchase Google's latest smartphones.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 20:31:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-the-google-tensor-g3-chip-how-is-it-different/ Google and Samsung released their latest smartphones just 24 hours apart, and both of them fit into the same relative price range. Shoppers will no doubt be curious as to which one is the better fit for their needs.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:25:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-vs-google-pixel-8/ Google had a busy day today, with the company descending upon New York City to announce all kinds of new devices and features. There was the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, the Pixel Watch 2, Google Tensor G3 chip, and more.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:04:42 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/everything-announced-at-made-by-google-2023-pixel-8-pixel-watch-2-tensor-3-and-more/ The Pixel 8 Pro has just been announced, showing off the latest marvels from Google. Light applause accompanied the New York launch event, as Rick Osterloh and crew presented the latest details to assembled media. With much of the device leaked - or simply shared by Google in advance - there were fewer surprises than at the recent iPhone 15 launch event.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:55:14 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-pro-8-ai-powered-camera/ The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are finally here, and that leaves us with one all-important question: Which colour should you get?

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:39:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-8-and-pixel-8-pro-colours/ Google's next flagship smartphones have finally been officially announced following several months of teasers and leaks. The two smartphones, which come in the form of the Pixel 8 Pro and the Pixel 8, were revealed at the company's Made by Google event alongside the Pixel Watch 2 and new Pixel Buds Pro.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:15:36 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-8-pro-rumours-release-date-specs-features/ The Pixel 8 Pro has now been officially confirmed, a new flagship for 2023 as Google makes a range of sweeping updates inside and out. Google is looking to elevate the Pixel Pro to the top spot in Android with a number of competitive changes. But it runs straight into the reigning champion from Samsung, the S23 Ultra. It's a little older - perhaps a little wiser? - but how do these two phones actually compare?

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:12:46 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-8-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra/ The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro feature subtle new design features like smaller bezels, a slightly bigger screen, and a revised "Camera Bar" with new photography features to explore. And that’s before you even touch all the features Google's adding to Android 14. However, one thing that isn't changing about the Pixel is charging. Unlike the iPhone, which was recently updated to include a USB-C port for the first time, the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro aren't radically re-thinking ports or charging speeds. Which means if you don't want to bother with cables, the best way to power up your phone is going to be a wireless charger.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:51:48 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-pixel-8-and-8-pro-wireless-chargers-googles-latest-deserve-the-best/ After a year filled with endless leaks and rumours, the Google Pixel 8 has finally launched. It sports a new processor, upgraded cameras and a tweaked design - but is that enough to be worth the upgrade from the Pixel 7?

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:45:13 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-8-vs-google-pixel-7/ Google has just pulled the covers off the Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Pro, updating its flagship devices for 2023. While there's more power at the core in Tensor G3 and a wider range of camera skills - there's one thing that jumps out from these devices: there are now 7 years of updates.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:43:56 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-matches-apple-iphone-security-updates/ It's finally here - the Google Pixel 8 has been unveiled at last, after weeks of rumours and spec sheets leaking. It looks like a typically impressive bit of hardware from Google, too (who would have thought that would be a sensible thing to say a decade ago?).

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:43:43 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-8-vs-pixel-7a/ Google has announced its new flagship for 2023, the Pixel 8 Pro. It comes in and replaces the Pixel 7 Pro, updating the incumbent device with a range of enticing new features and looking to be the best Pixel so far. But what's actually changed, and importantly, will this phone be worth the update?

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:41:52 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-8-pro-vs-pixel-7-pro/ Google has announced its latest Pixel portfolio, including the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, alongside the second-generation Pixel Watch and the Pixel Buds. There are a number of similarities between the Pixel 8 Pro and the Pixel 8, as there were between the Pixel 7 Pro and the Pixel 7, but there are a few differences worth taking note of, too.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:40:10 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-8-pro-vs-pixel-8-differences-compared/ Google has just announced the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro as it sets out its new flagship devices for 2023. And the Pixel 8 is going to double down on AI, with Pixel 8 offering ten times the AI complexity that was first introduced on the Pixel 6. It's all powered by the new Tensor G3, with Google promising that your phone will be more useful to you on a day-to-day basis thanks to AI.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:37:39 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-turns-to-ai-to-supercharge-the-pixel-8-and-8-pro/ Google will be pulling the covers off its latest collection of devices its customary Made by Google event. It's a chance for Google to update us on progress on some of its core technologies, as well as giving us a look at the latest hardware.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:30:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-watch-the-pixel-8-launch-and-what-to-expect/ Google is currently the default search engine for iPhone, iPad, and Mac owners but that might be about to change if Apple has its way. That's according to a new report which suggests that the company already has what it needs to take Google on at its own game.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:18:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-already-has-all-the-tools-to-launch-a-google-replacement-for-iphone-and-beyond-report-claims/ Google is just about to launch its next-gen Pixel phone, following up on what has been a successful series of devices. Taking ownership of the design and specification of the Pixel family, Google is having an impact on the phone market and there's one thing that has defined the Pixel - the camera.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 17:30:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-pixel-8-camera-is-finally-getting-the-pro-controls-it-needs-to-beat-samsung-and-apple/ When Google announced the Pixel 3, it showcased a new photo mode called Night Sight. Since then we've seen the technology improve massively, thanks in part to improving camera hardware but also thanks to all the work Google puts into its photography algorithms. Because of that, you'll find Night Sight has become faster and produces sharper, cleaner and brighter results on the Pixel 7, Pixel Fold and Pixel 7a than what was possible on the Pixel 3 when it was first introduced.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 17:10:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-night-sight-google-pixel-camera/ If you've owned your phone for a long time then chances are you've found it feels slower and less responsive than it used to be. Even the best phones around will slowly but surely become sluggish without some care and attention. This is the case whether you own an Android phone or an Apple iPhone.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 16:30:36 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/why-is-my-phone-so-slow/ Google announced its latest mid-range smartphone - the Pixel 7a - at its I/O developer conference on 10 May 2023. The Pixel 7a sits alongside the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, and it succeeds the Pixel 6a, though you will still be able to buy the 2022 model through Google and a number of other retailers.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:00:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-7a-vs-pixel-6a-differences-compared/ Google revealed the Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 in October 2022, and these devices were joined by the mid-range Pixel 7a after it was announced during Google I/O on 10 May 2023. The Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 devices succeed the excellent Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6, bringing several updates in hardware, a refined design and some exciting new features.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:00:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-7-pro-vs-pixel-7/ If you're running out of space on your Android phone, finding it's a bit sluggish or are simply having issues with a particular app, the problem can sometimes be caused by your cache.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:31:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-clear-the-cache-on-your-android-phone/ It's easy to think that the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro lineups are the only phones on the market amid all the new iPhone noise, but the reality is that Google is getting ready to launch two new phones of its own. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are on the way and new details appear to have leaked ahead of the early October unveiling.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:12:08 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-google-pixel-8-lineups-pricing-and-camera-specs-leaked-heres-what-to-expect/ Google's getting ready to announce the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro at an event on 4 October and it's definitely not made a secret of that fact. But it's the Pixel 8a that's just experienced an interesting new leak, with multiple photos claiming to show the phone in all its glory. They leave little to the imagination, but they aren't going to make good viewing for everyone who lays eyes on them.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:36:16 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pixel-8a-leak-shows-a-controversial-rounded-design/ This week, Apple announced the iPhone 15 lineup with a total of four models. The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are the more affordable, not quite as capable models, while the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are more expensive and have improved cameras, titanium housing and a faster processor.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:01:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/2023-the-year-when-phones-became-fun-again-no-thanks-to-apple/ You've probably heard about the Digital Markets Act, or DMA, and wondered what it was all about. It's something that's been appearing in headlines more and more, and it's something that is very likely to do so in the future, too. It's a complicated beast, as so many of these kinds of legislation are, but what is it, and what does it set out to do?

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:56:52 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-the-eu-dma-and-what-does-it-mean-for-me/ Google makes it really easy to track down your phone if you've lost it or had it stolen.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:30:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/want-to-find-your-android-phone-now-you-can-simply-google-find-my-phone/ We might be right in the middle of new iPhone season but Google is very keen to make sure we all remember that it has some new phones of its own on the way. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are set to be announced on 4 October, and boy does Google want everyone to know.

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:31:15 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-shows-off-the-pixel-8-phones-early-and-this-time-theres-a-hidden-surprise/ Google's first foldable smartphone, the Pixel Fold, takes a different approach when it comes to design and software, setting it apart from the Z Fold 5 right out of the box. For its part, Samsung has stuck with the same design for the Z Fold 5, and is even using the same camera stack that was used in the Z Fold 4. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but now that Samsung is facing more competition in a smartphone segment that's growing and maturing, has Samsung done enough to compete with Google's Pixel Fold?

]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 17:31:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-vs-google-pixel-fold-camera-comparison/ Google was expected to have launched Android 14 by now with 5 September the likeliest release window. But with that having been and gone it now looks likely that we will have to wait a few more weeks instead.

]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:30:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/android-14-missed-its-release-date-heres-when-to-expect-it-instead/ Google has gone all bendy on us, bringing out the Pixel Fold, its first foldable smartphone. It's meant to be a platform star, showing how Android can really shine on the form factor. If you've ordered one or already own one, you know it's a special device - your wallet sure knows it as well. That makes it all the more important to make sure your device is protected and the best way to do that is to get a case.

]]> Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:01:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-pixel-fold-case/ A few years ago, it only took a simple spilled glass of water to ruin your smartphone. However, over the last few years, phone manufacturers have increasingly integrated waterproofing technology into smartphones. And because of this waterproofing initiative, I no longer reach for my phone as soon as the glass hits the table. Heck, I don't even get nervous around my swimming pool.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:38:15 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-waterproof-phones/ It's the most wonderful time of the year. No, it's not the holiday season; it's phone announcement season. Google has just sent out invitations for an event on October 4, 2023, and we're quite certain the event will feature the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Not only that, but we expect the company to announce the Pixel Watch 2, further bolstering its lineup shortly after Apple plans to announce the iPhone 15 series of devices.

]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 17:07:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-8-launch-october-4/ We've seen more and more Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro leaks in recent weeks and that's likely to increase as we get ever closer to their likely October unveiling. But the latest leak might have come from a surprising source - or perhaps it isn't all that surprising at all.

]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:08:14 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-gives-us-our-best-pixel-8-pro-look-yet-with-this-leak/ Google's likely to announce the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in October and a new report suggests that the releases will include a key upgrade that won't be immediately obvious but could be vital in the long run.

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:29:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/googles-pixel-8-might-finally-catch-up-with-the-iphone-in-this-one-key-way/ Google might not be expected to announce the Pixel 8 devices for a couple of months yet but the Pixel 8a isn't likely to arrive until much later, likely the middle of 2024. And that makes it all the more interesting that its specs appear to have leaked well ahead of time thanks to a Geekbench result posted online.

]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:28:38 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-google-pixel-8as-budget-specs-might-have-leaked-already/ There's plenty to talk about when it comes to the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, but one missing detail in some early renders that has initially gone unnoticed is now getting plenty of attention. So, will this year's Google phones signal the end of physical SIM card support? Is the eSIM era actually taking hold? We break down the evidence for and against.

]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:01:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-8-esim/ Two companies are currently engaged in a battle for foldable phone supremacy. There's the upstart Google, which has just released its first foldable smartphone called the Pixel Fold. Samsung, the crafty veteran, has just unleashed the fifth iteration of its folding phone called the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Both are expensive and have some advanced, high-end tech, but which one should you spend your hard-earned money on? That's precisely what we will figure out as we compare two of the most expensive smartphones on the market against each other. Here's how the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 compares to the Google Pixel Fold and what the differences are.

]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 19:24:02 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-vs-google-pixel-fold-difference-compared/ Google has a full selection of phones available, from the future-looking Pixel Fold, through to the Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 and finally the more affordable Pixel 7a. These devices get rave reviews, with the camera being the most widely praised aspect. They generally - apart from the Fold - offer good value for money, plenty of power and a nice clean Android interface free of bloat and alteration.

]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:01:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-camera-problem/ The Google Pixel 8 Pro is expected to launch in October 2023, but thanks to a leaked promotional video, we've just learned a little bit more about Google's next flagship.

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:07:57 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-8-pro-promo-reveals-audio-magic-eraser/ Google released quite the pair of smartphones when it sent out its Pixel 7 lineup in 2022, comprised of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 20:57:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-google-pixel-7-and-pixel-7-pro-cases/ Google's Pixel phone lineup gets various perks that other Android phones don't. One such example is Google's quarterly Pixel feature drops, where the company adds new features, sometimes meaningful, sometimes playful, to Pixel phones. The latest Pixel feature drop, released in June 2023, added several features, one of which was the ability to create custom home and lock screens wallpapers using your favorite emoji to the Pixel 6 or Pixel 7

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 14:00:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-create-an-emoji-wallpaper-on-your-google-pixel-phone/ When Google announced its Find My Device network during the I/O event earlier this year, it said that it would be launching it widely this summer. But the company now says that it's delaying that launch - and it's all Apple's fault.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:27:09 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-blames-apple-for-the-delay-in-expanding-its-find-my-device-network/ Google's Nearby Share is a way for Android users to quickly share content with each other between devices, similar to what Apple offers with AirDrop for iOS, iPadOS and macOS users.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:30:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-google-nearby-share-and-how-do-i-use-it/ I review phones for a living and I've been doing it for 15 years: you could say that it's become my life. I've probably reviewed 19 phones in the last year - although I've had my hands on many more, and this is the phone I'd actually buy on Prime Day - the Pixel 7 Pro. The discount takes it down to the lowest price that it's been so far - and at $649 for a flagship-grade phone, this is a deal you don't want to miss.

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 11:49:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/i-review-phones-and-this-is-the-prime-day-phone-deal-i-recommend/ It's not unusual to get the odd discount or two on the top flagship phones throughout the year, especially once they're approaching the point where they're replaced by the next generation. That's certainly true of the Google Pixel range, especially now. But with that wonderful sound of Amazon's Prime Day event closing bell ringing through the air, there's not much time left to get them at their best price so far.

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:24:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-prime-day-google-pixel-deals/ Google's Pixel Fold is a phone with many features and tricks. Of course, two displays make it easy to multitask on Google's first foldable. And then there are the cameras, something Pixel phones are known for. However, since the Fold - well, folds - there are a few new shooting methods and features worth knowing. Below I'll walk you through the basics of the Pixel Fold's camera app and how to take advantage of three shooting modes that will level up your photography game.

]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:14:36 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-pixel-fold-camera-features/ Google will be launching its new phone series in October and there's been no shortage of leaks for the Pixel 8 so far. But this latest leak is essentially the holy grail of leaks - it's the prototype phone, photographed, shared on Reddit and then deleted.

]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 08:57:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pixel-8-pro-real-life-photos/ Google hasn't been making phones for long. Not compared to the likes of Samsung or Apple. While Apple is preparing to launch the iPhone 15 and Samsung preparing its fifth-generation of folding phone, Google has launched its first folding phone and only its eighth generation of smartphone.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:58:53 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-fold-review/ We're still reviewing Google's Pixel Fold, the company's first foldable phone. One of the benefits, of course, to any foldable device is that you get multiple displays designed for specific uses. The external display on the Fold is meant to replace a traditional smartphone, albeit a little smaller. The internal screen, however, is just begging to be used for productivity and multitasking.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:47:10 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-fold-multitasking-tips/ The good news is that you've got Google's shiny new Pixel Fold. Congratulations! The bad news (and the reason you're probably coming to us for some help) is that it does not come with a charger in the box. So, if you're looking to pick up a charger - wired, wireless, portable, or otherwise - for your $1,800 foldable, we've got some tips for you.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:20:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-pixel-fold-charger/ Google announced a couple of devices in May 2023, including the Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold and the Pixel Tablet. The Pixel Fold is the company's first folding phone, taking some cues from the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. If you're in the market for a Pixel device though, which is the right one for you? We've compared the Pixel 7a to the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro in a separate feature, but here we are comparing the two flagship Pixel offerings: the Pixel 7 Fold and the Pixel 7 Pro. Should you Fold or go Pro?

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:05:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-fold-vs-pixel-7-pro-differences-compared/ Google announced its first folding phone in the form of the Pixel Fold at Google I/O in May, following years of rumours. The device joins a very competitive market, with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Oppo Find N2 and Honor Magic Vs. Huawei's Mate X3 is also in the mix so there is no shortage of vertically-folding marvels to consider.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 19:10:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-fold-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-4-differences-compared/ I've been using the Pixel Fold for the last week. You can read my first impressions here as I finalise my review, but there's one thing that really jumps out at me about the Pixel Fold - and it might be the reason you turn to Google rather than sticking with Samsung.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:00:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/choose-the-pixel-fold-over-the-galaxy-z-fold-5/ Google is expected to announce the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro later in 2023 and when it does, the two phones could boast some big display changes that will make some buyers very happy indeed.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:24:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/googles-pixel-8-and-pixel-8-pro-tipped-for-radical-display-changes/ The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro haven't been around all that long, but time waits for no one - especially in the world of smartphones. The company is expected to announce the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro later in 2023, and expectations are high. As well they might be.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:42:39 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/leaked-google-pixel-8-specs-hint-at-big-camera-upgrades-across-the-board/ If you've been waiting to grab the PIxel 6a but missed the opportunity, then now could be the time. The Google Pixel 6a has returned to it's lowest price so far - making it a great time to snap-up this mid-range phone.

]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:05:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-6a-deal/ Google's Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro aren't all that old and all the talk right now is still about the Pixel Fold and Pixel 7a, but the rumour mill waits for no one. It's time to turn our attention to what comes next.

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:17:43 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-8-tensor-g3-leak-points-to-some-big-performance-upgrades/ After many, many months of rumours the Pixel Fold is now official after it was announced during the Google I/O event earlier this month. And while we're all very glad to see the phone finally announced (and the end of the rumours!) it turns out that we could actually have had two phones to get excited about. But Google canned one.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 16:46:11 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-ditched-plans-for-a-second-foldable-but-for-how-long/ Unwanted calls are a pain. Whether they're scam calls from fake firms or even genuine sales calls from insurance companies or phone carriers. Thankfully, there's a way around it. You can block numbers on many Android phones these days, and the process of doing so is very simple.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 13:05:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-block-numbers-on-android/ The Google Search toolbar has become one of our most commonly-used features on Android phones. It's an entry point to everything online, allowing you to instantly get to the answers you need. Having it sitting on the home screen is a real benefit, making it so fast to Google things.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 09:50:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-get-google-search-on-android-to-open-chrome/ With the Pixel 7a just announced, all anticipation has shifted to Google's next phones, the Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Pro. It's unusual, however, to see a leak this big, this far in advance of the device's expected launch in October 2023.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 14:36:50 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-8-pro-video-leak-hot-new-feature/ Bad driving has always been around, but it's only been in the past decade or so that capable and affordable dash cams have come to capture blunderers and make sure insurance pay. But even though car owners are spoiled for choice, these handy devices don't grace most private vehicles. Google considers this an untapped need it wants to address, with a new feature in the works for Pixel phones.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 20:23:15 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-dash-cam-android-phone-pixel-update/ Google has recently announced the Pixel 7a, its new mid-range phone that's getting rave reviews and it likely to be one of the top Pixel devices for 2023. The Pixel 7a has the same power as the flagship Pixel 7 Pro, making a few changes to land at a cheaper price.

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 07:00:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/free-pixel-buds-google-pixel-7a-deal/ There are some reasons why location tracking can be useful. Accurate location data can help with navigating with Google Maps for example or improve your commute data so that travelling to and from work is easier. You might not be too keen on Google (or others) knowing your every move though, so we're here with the details you need to know on how to hide your location a bit more effectively or at least to turn tracking off.

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 12:00:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-disable-location-tracking-on-your-phone/