Find My Device can locate Pixel 8 for a few hours after it powers off
The Find My Device network can locate the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro even if it’s turned off or the battery is dead.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Find My Device network can locate the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro even if it’s turned off or the battery is dead.
Expand Expanding CloseThe latest Google Pixel 8a release has coincided with a quiet launch of the Android smartphone lineup in Poland and the Czech Republic.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 8 Pro are well-designed smartphones, but the polished metal finish around the camera module is often easy to scratch and not the best look. Now, though, one Pixel 8 Pro owner took it upon themselves to manually give the metal a brushed look, and it’s really quite nice.
Expand Expanding CloseThe 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!
Expand Expanding CloseScrolling issues have been reported by some Google Pixel users for years now, with the issue resurfacing recently on Pixel 8. Now, though, Google claims that Pixel scrolling issues should be gone for good in Android 15.
Expand Expanding CloseFollowing the last sale in February, the US Google Store is once again discounting the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro this spring.
Expand Expanding CloseSmartphone cases are a place where personal preference reigns, and for many, a lot of cases tend to overdo it on the design or thickness and lack key features. But, in collaboration with Google, I think Mous has struck a near-perfect balance with its super-thin Pixel 8 case, which adds MagSafe and virtually no bulk.
Expand Expanding CloseIn one of its deeper discounts, Google Fi is effectively offering the Pixel 8 Pro for $199 after monthly bill credits.
Expand Expanding CloseThrough the past several years of Pixel phones, none have supported the ability to use the USB-C port to put anything on an external display. But with the latest Android 14 beta, Google has finally enabled display output on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseIt’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.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is offering a sizeable 15% discount the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro as part of Spring sales on the UK storefront.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel 8 series brings some big improvements to Google’s flagship series, and it’s also now bringing in awards, as the duo has now won the 2023 Phone of the Year award at MWC.
Expand Expanding CloseOne of the cornerstone mechanics of smartphone cameras is tapping the screen to expose the image automatically. On the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, that tap exposure feature is seemingly broken at its default focal length due to an interesting bug.
Expand Expanding CloseAnnounced earlier this month and then made part of the January Feature Drop, Circle to Search is beginning to roll out to the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. It’s very much the latest version of “Now on Tap,” “What’s on my screen?” in Assistant, and later “Search screen.”
Expand Expanding CloseBesides Recorder Summarize and Magic Compose in Google Messages, Gboard Smart Reply is the other feature that Gemini Nano powers on the Pixel 8 Pro. After initially just supporting WhatsApp, Google has quietly added support for two more apps.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is rolling out an update to the Pixel Thermometer app that enables body temperature measurements.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is now offering the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro in a “Mint” color. It’s a really light shade of green that reflects Google’s penchant for choosing pastel colors that look almost white depending on the lighting.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is giving the Pixel a surprise January 2024 Feature Drop that coincides with the Mint 8 and 8 Pro. This follows a big update in December and comes two months ahead of schedule.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle has been teasing a new ‘Minty Fresh’ color lately, and just a day ahead of the formal reveal, an image of the Pixel 8 Pro in this new green shade has finally surfaced.
Expand Expanding CloseFollowing up on its release for the Pixel 7 series last year, Carved has now released its “Live Edge” cases made from real wood for the Google Pixel 8 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseAfter taking the top two spots last year, the Pixel Camera swept — in order: 7a, 8 Pro, and Fold — the MKBHD 2023 Blind Camera Smartphone Camera Test.
Expand Expanding CloseScreen protectors can often be a little clunky or annoying, but they’re still a great way to keep your device safe. Google Pixel phones have had a special mode for a while to boost touch sensitivity while using a screen protector, and on the Pixel 8 series, that setting can actually apply itself automatically.
Expand Expanding CloseWith January 1 falling on a Monday, Google took two additional days to deliver the first update of 2024 for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseIn addition to the Diagnostic App and manuals that Google released earlier this month, Pixel 8 and 8 Pro repair parts are also available at iFixit.
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