Google launched the Pixel 9 series in August, including a Pro XL model for the first time. The devices feature a new design and build, which changes the pricing scheme for repair parts. iFixit has ...

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After being called out for a controversial repair policy recently, Google has updated its policy around Pixel devices sent in with unauthorized parts. In the repair policy for Google Pixel devices, it ...

These are turbulent days in the smartphone repair segment. In a recent development, Google has updated its Pixel repair policy regarding devices with unauthorized parts. The previous version of the ...

Pixel repairability was the topic of this week’s Made by Google podcast, with some interesting insight into the design process and where repair is going in the future. Designing products from the ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

On December 8, 2025, Google quietly rolled out an “Extended Repair Program” covering the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro XL. A limited number of devices in the series suffer from display issues.

Pixel Watch owners are stuck with a Fitbit permission error that won't disappear, even after a factory reset. Thankfully, one ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

Since Google likes to make changes to its apps in order to improve the user experience, there is one pain point on Pixel ...

I've used Pixel phones for years, and while the Pixel 11 looks promising, there are a few upgrades I really want Google to ...