… Furthermore, the Pixel Watch must also be running version 150 or newer of the Google Phone app. In addition, the Pixel phone must be running Android 14 or later, and version 210 or newer of the Phone app. …
… Stay uncompromising.” I’m constantly frustrated by how the biggest smartwatch manufacturers are trying to turn the smartwatch into a phone. I don’t want my smartwatch to do everything my phone can; I own a phone to do those things! …
… Related I have used dozens of Android phones, but these Pixel features still absolutely amaze me These add-ons make Pixel special What Phone Hub won't do for you The Windows gap, and a couple of smaller catches If your main machine runs Windows, Phone Hub isn't for you because it's a ChromeOS featu… …
… My smartwatch recorded 177 steps compared to my phone's 119. I even cross-checked the data against my wife's newer Huawei Watch GT 5, which features an upgraded biometric sensor, and the results confirmed that my Pixel's built-in step counter had missed the mark. …
… The Light Phone 3 has evolved from previous, very stripped-down models made mostly as a companion device, but many of the features have been added because of customer feedback. Yet, Light didn’t just add features like NFC, a camera, and a fingerprint sensor. …
… While Samsung fielded the AMA questions effectively, and there are certainly a range of Galaxy AI features that some may find useful, it’s clear the company still has work to do in convincing others Galaxy AI adds value to its phones.
… Related My phone felt due for an upgrade until I changed these settings I didn't realize how much these features were affecting my phone Keep a close eye on the battery usage chart Finally, I had to stop guessing and start looking at the actual data. …
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… Get it set up on your smartwatch Paying using your watch was one of the big reasons to get a smartwatch for a while, and while that marketing angle has faded in favor of a general health and wellness drive, using Google Wallet on your smartwatch is still a great way to use it. …
… Code discovered by 9to5Mac indicated that it will also use the owner’s Apple Watch, if available, to determine a theft and activate the same features as Stolen Device Protection. Stolen Device Protection adds a layer of security to sensitive areas on iPhones. …