There are many ways to access the Google Assistant on your phone, but Android 12 adds another one for Google Pixel ...| Gadget Hacks
Google dropped new features for its Pixel lineup of phones, and there's something here for everyone. With the launch of Android 12, Google gave its smartphones (Pixel 3 and newer) a handful of exclusive features that Android phones from other manufacturers don't have. Examples include the new app icon grid choices in the Pixel Launcher and custom Material You interface colors. As Google continues to improve its operating system, you can expect Pixel phones to get the first crack at many new f...| Gadget Hacks
Everyone has that one app they use more than any other. What if I told you there was a way to open these apps on newer Google Pixel devices with one quick gesture? I imagine you'd want to know how to do it. Similar to Back Tap for iOS, Quick Tap for Android 12 and newer triggers shortcuts for apps and actions by briskly tapping the back of your device twice. It's only available for Pixel 4a (5G) and newer devices, and some shortcuts require you to unlock your Pixel before you can use them. If...| Gadget Hacks
If you own a Google Pixel 4a or newer, there are new live wallpapers for you to explore that other Android devices can't have. Since launching its Pixel Feature Drop in December 2019, Google has gifted Pixel owners with new features once every three months. The new Live Bloom wallpaper collection, which features photos of colorful flowers, was released with the Dec. 2022 Pixel Feature Drop. These live wallpapers also feature a 3D effect where the flowers appear to "shift and sway" as you tilt...| Gadget Hacks
The most recent premium flagship smartphones from Google — the Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 6 Pro — are equipped with displays cable of 1440 QHD+ resolution. But they also come with a tool to downgrade to 1080p FHD+, which you may want to do in certain situations. QHD+, a higher resolution than standard Quad High Definition, and FHD+, a higher resolution than standard Full Hide Definition, are available on the Pixel 7 Pro out of the box. The Pixel 6 Pro just recently gained the ability to make t...| Gadget Hacks