Surprise Google Event Planned for August
Google has announced a surprise event, where some suspect the company will announce the new Pixel 9.
Google Pixel 8a Review: Saving Dollars for Pixels
The Google Pixel 8a offers compelling, worthwhile photography features at an accessible price point. It’s hardly a perfect smartphone, but it gets a lot of things right the moment you pull it out of your pocket and start snapping away.
Google Rolls Out Its Powerful AI Photo Editing Tools to Older Smartphones
Magic Editor, Google's artificial intelligence-based photo editing tool, has arrived on older smartphones. No longer must users have the latest Google Pixel phones to take advantage of the company's AI photo features.
Google’s New Pixel 8a is a $499 Phone with Flagship-Level Promises
The new Google Pixel 8a has been announced and it has some serious upgrades, bringing it close to the flagship Pixel 8 devices at a notable discount.
Google’s Top Secret Camera Lab Has a Fake Cafe for Testing the Pixel 8 Pro
Google has an elaborate photo set so it can test its Google Pixel camera in situations akin to the real world.
Google Photos to Make Many Enhanced AI Editing Tools Free
Google plans to make many of its enhanced editing tools -- tools powered by AI -- free to all Google Photos users next month.
Google’s ‘Circle to Search’ and More are Coming to Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
Circle to Search, one of the major AI-powered features that was heavily emphasized during last week's Samsung's Unpacked event for the Galaxy S24 Ultra, is rolling out on Pixel 8 and 8 Pro along with several other AI-focused updates.
Gemini is Google’s ‘Most Capable’ AI Model and Arrives on Pixel 8 Pro Today
Gemini is what Google is calling its "most capable" artificial intelligence model and was trained to recognize, understand, and combine different types of information including text, images, audio, video, and code.
Google Pixel 8 Pro Review for Photographers: Android’s Best Camera
The Google Pixel smartphones enjoy a well-earned reputation as photographic tools. With the release of the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, Google took the photo game one step further by substantially increasing the amount of light the Pixel cameras can collect. As a photographer, this excites me.
Google’s Pixel is the Only Brand To Ship More Smartphones Last Quarter
Only the Google Pixel was able to gain some more popularity when compared to last year, even doubling its market share. It is the only smartphone manufacturer to move in a positive direction.
Google Shows Off the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Ahead of October 4 Launch
Just days ahead of what is expected to be Apple's launch event for the next iPhone, Google quietly dropped a sneak peek at the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.
Google Pixel 7a Review: The Mid-Range Champ
The Google Pixel 7a is a rarity. It's a mid-range phone that performs above that spec in many areas, making it hard to pass especially when the price starts at $499.
Google Reveals Pixel Fold, A Foldable Smartphone with a Big Screen
Following a leak last month, Google has officially confirmed the existence of its upcoming Pixel Fold smartphone.
The Best Smartphones for Photography in 2024
Almost everyone wields a camera these days because they already have one by default on their smartphones. But not just any phone will capture the best results, and that’s why some stand out for particular reasons.
Google Gives Magic Eraser to All Pixel Phones and Speeds Up Night Sight
Google has announced new camera upgrades courtesy of a software update it will roll out to Pixel smartphones starting today, which promise faster low-light shots and broader editing features.
Google is Bringing its Magic Eraser to Older Pixel Phones and Google One
Google is rolling out some of its more recent photo features to older Pixel phones and Google One members, starting with the Magic Eraser tool.
Google is Putting its Pixel Camera Features Front and Center in a Super Bowl Ad
With the Super Bowl just days away, Google has shared the ad that will air during the big game early and it puts the Pixel 7's powerful photo editing features front and center.
Google Pixel 7 Pro Review: It’s All in the Software
Google is predictable when it comes to how it evolves its smartphones and cameras, which is to say that the mechanics are familiar, while the inner workings get the tweaks. The Pixel 7 Pro takes that formula and it’s up to you to run with it.
Google Pixel 6a Review: Keeping Things Familiar
When Google launches an A-series phone, it inevitably trickles down some of its photography prowess to its one mid-range shooter. The Pixel 6a joins the family and comes with a lot of familiarities relative to other Pixel phones.
Google and Samsung Partner with iFixit for Smartphone Repairs
Google has announced a partnership with iFixit to allow access to safe device repairs in the event that users' Pixel phones are damaged. The company joins Samsung which also recently announced a similar partnership.
Google Photos Will Soon Support Portrait Blur on Animals, Food, and More
Google has announced that the Google Photos app is getting expanded functionality for Portrait Blur, which will allow it to be used on many more subjects.
NFL Player’s Viral Photo Shows Need for Google’s Skin Tone Camera Tech
A viral photo posted by NFL player Prince Amukamara highlights a well-documented problem with photography: cameras have historically been particularly bad at correctly metering for darker skin tones. In this case, Amukamara nearly completely disappears from a group photo.
Street Photographer Captures Quirky Everyday Moments in San Francisco
There's more to San Francisco than just the popular tourist landmarks and street photographer Sage Akaboshi has cleverly captured everyday moments that rely on unique compositions rather than famous locations.
How Renaissance Art Methods Can Save Smartphone Photography
Smartphone makers could learn a thing or two from the Renaissance master painters. HDR and computational photography are great, but manufacturers should also focus on what has been proven for centuries to make for a great image.
Google Repair Service Results in Phone Hacked for Nudes, Woman Says
A new report alleges Google's mail-in repair service for Pixel phones resulted in stolen photos and a hacked device for one woman. Google says it is investigating.
Google Camera 8.4 Update Adds New Features to Older Pixel Phones
Google has updated its Google Camera app to version 8.4, which adds features that debuted on the new Pixel 6 flagship phones to older devices.
Google Pixel 6 Pro Astrophotography Review: Stellar Results
There are two things a camera should have to be good at astrophotography: a large image sensor and the ability to manually control camera settings. Yet somehow, the Google Pixel 6 Pro manages to capture stunning astrophotographs with the press of a single button. The image sensor, though much bigger than previous iterations of the Pixel line-up, is still tiny in comparison to mirrorless or DSLR cameras. But it’s the powerful machine-learning software within that makes the Pixel 6 Pro so good at capturing the stars.
The Pixel 6 Pro is Google’s Best, But Does it Beat Apple or Samsung?
Google's New Pixel 6 Pro is the first real "flagship" smartphone from the company and boasts the specifications on paper to back that up. But how does it handle side-by-side comparisons against the industry's leaders?
Google Pixel 6 Pro Review: Right Back in the Race Again
With the Pixel 6 Pro, Google had no other choice than to give its flagship smartphone an overhaul, including its vaunted camera performance, and the results are certainly a good step in the right direction.
Google Launches the Photography-Focused Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
Google’s Pixel 6 and 6 Pro were two of the most leaked smartphones of 2021, and now everyone officially knows what to expect from both devices and their new cameras.