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[Update: Back again] A renewed Pixel 8 Pro is a steal at just $340 right now

Damien WildeJul 14 2025 - 2:19 am PT

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While there are lots of new and upcoming phones vying for your hard-earned money, you can get some serious bang for your buck by buying a slightly older phone at a substantially discounted price. With that in mind, a renewed Pixel 8 Pro is an absolutesteal at Amazon.

It makes a lot of sense to consider a slightly older phone for your next purchase, as you can often find fantastic deals. Take the renewed Pixel 8 Profrom Amazon, for instance—it’s an absolute steal!

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Google will sell you a Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 LTE for just $599

Ben SchoonJun 3 2025 - 1:30 pm PT

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While they’re both over a year old at this point, Google is offering a stellar deal on Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 that nets both devices, and a free case, for over $600 off.

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• Android 15

Pixel 8 Pro’s broken back gesture in Android 15 is getting a fix

Andrew RomeroJan 21 2025 - 8:11 am PT

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During an Android 15 update, some users began experiencing issues with gestures on their Pixel 8 Pro. According to Google, that bug will be seeing a fix in an upcoming update.

At thestart of this year, Google added body temperature support to the Pixel Thermometer app in the US, with an expansion to Europe now set to arrive. 

As announced last week, Zoom Enhance in Google Photos is now available on the Pixel 8 Pro.

After a protracted wait, the long-awaited Zoom Enhance function is supposedly rolling out for the Pixel 8 Pro right now.

The Pixel 9 Pro XL haspractically leaked from every angle, but here’s how it compares to all the previous Google smartphones.

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Pixel 8 Pro mod improves the display for users sensitive to PWM refresh rate

Ben SchoonJul 29 2024 - 1:04 pm PT

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Google’s Pixel 8 Pro is a solid smartphone with a great display, but for users sensitive to the PWM refresh rate used on many modern displays, it’s been bordering on unusable. Thanks to a new modification, though, this can be changed.

The Google Pixel 9 series is quickly approaching its debut and, as is traditional, the faucet on leaks continues to move from a drip to a steady stream. Today, we’re getting a first look at the Pixel 9 Pro XL alongside the Pixel 8 Pro it will be replacing next month, showcasing the drastic design changes and the size.

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Download these stunning Material You-friendly Pixel 8 Pro teardown wallpapers

Damien WildeJun 25 2024 - 6:22 am PT

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If you’re looking for wallpapers that will complement Material You on your Pixel 8 Pro, you have tons of options. You can use one of the pre-loaded wallpapers on your phone, or you can download a third-party wallpaper pack. However, one of our favorite recent additions to the mix is a series of free internal teardown wallpapers made for the Pixel 8 Pro bySOC Creations.

It’s almost 9 months since Google unveiled the Pixel 8 series and we’re still waiting for Zoom Enhance to arrive. Is it coming before the Pixel 9? Who knows, but we want to know if you even care.

How are westill waiting on Zoom Enhance? The feature was touted as coming to the Pixel 8 Pro way back during the launch keynote at Made by Google. Where is the camera function? Maybe we can work it out.

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• Google Store

Google wants Pixel 6/7 Pro owners to buy 8 Pro with trade-in boost

Abner LiJun 2 2024 - 4:30 am PT

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As part of itssummer sale, the US Google Store is offering boosted trade-in values for the Pixel 6/7 Pro when purchasing the Pixel 8 Pro.

The Find My Device networkcan locate the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro even if it’s turned off or the battery is dead. 

The latest Google Pixel 8arelease has coincided with a quiet launch of the Android smartphone lineup in Poland and the Czech Republic.

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Pixel 8 Pro mod gives the camera bar the brushed finish Google should have used [Gallery]

Ben SchoonApr 30 2024 - 12:32 pm PT

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Google’s Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 8 Pro are well-designed smartphones, but the polished metal finish around the camera module is often easy to scratch and not thebest look. Now, though, one Pixel 8 Pro owner took it upon themselves to manually give the metal a brushed look, and it’s really quite nice.

The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro might not be a true powerhouse, but the right accessories can take it to the next level. Whether you’re a gamer, a style icon, or someone who needs a little more juice, we’ve got you covered. Buckle up and get ready to explore some Pixel 8 and 8 Pro essentials that will make you wonder how you ever lived without them!

Scrolling issues have been reported by some Google Pixel users for years now, with the issueresurfacing recently on Pixel 8. Now, though, Google claims that Pixel scrolling issues should be gone for good in Android 15.

Following thelast sale in February, the US Google Store is once again discounting the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro this spring.

Smartphone cases are a place where personal preference reigns, and for many, a lot of cases tend to overdo it on the design or thickness and lack key features. But, in collaboration with Google, I think Mous has struck a near-perfect balance with its super-thin Pixel 8 case, which adds MagSafe and virtually no bulk.

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• Google Fi

Pixel 8 Pro down to $199 for new Google Fi subscribers after bill credits 

Abner LiMar 13 2024 - 11:09 am PT

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In one of itsdeeper discounts, Google Fi is effectively offering the Pixel 8 Profor $199 after monthly bill credits.

Through the past several years of Pixel phones, none have supported the ability to use the USB-C port to put anything on an external display. But with the latest Android 14 beta, Google has finally enabled display output on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.

It’s hard to believe it wasalmost half a year since Google officially unveiled the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. With tons of hype and expectation, just how has the Google Pixel 8 Pro fared? Here’s the full report.