Google looks set to release the latest Pixel update next month, further widening the gap with Samsung Galaxy phones still awaiting their first Android 15 update. Ironically, the good Pixel news comes at the same time as the bad Samsung news that Android 15 and its One UI 7 wrap are likely delayed even longer than feared.

The Pixel Watch 3 is getting a first-of-its-kind, potentially life-saving feature. In a blog post, Google announced that it had received FDA clearance for its Loss of Pulse Detection feature. Also: My new favorite Android smartwatch outperforms Google and Samsung in a crucial way

Google finally has a fix for the buggy Now Playing feature on Pixel phones and it will roll out to users with "an upcoming release."

Playing is a helpful Pixel feature, but it's been broken of late. Now, Google is here with a fix coming in a future update.

Android 16 Beta 2.1 focuses on fixing critical bugs, including unexpected reboots, choppy animations, and issues with Doze Mode, resulting in a more reliable Pixel experience. The update brings improvements for mobile photography,