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Night Sight will continue to adapt over time, using machine learning to balance the colors of your photos so that objects show their natural color at night.
How to use Night Sight
You can learn more about Night Sight on Google's Blog Post.
Google release 'Night Sight' for all Pixel phones with latest camera update
Google Night Sight, which was first announced during the Pixel event last month is now rolling out to all three generations of Pixel smartphones as an update to the Google Camera app. Night Sight allows Pixel users to capture photos in very low lit scenarios by using advanced software processing.
Google uses machine learning to allow Night Sight to adapt to the situation and identify if the camera is being held or propped up. Before you press the shutter button, Night Sight measures your natural handshake, as well as how much motion is in the scene. If Pixel is stable and the scene is still, Night Sight will spend more time capturing light to minimize noise; if Pixel is moving or there’s significant scene motion, Night Sight will use shorter exposures, capturing less light to minimize motion blur.
If your subject moves during the capture, Night Sight can adapt to prevent a modest amount of motion from ruining the shot. Instead of capturing one bright and blurry photo, Night Sight captures an equal amount of light over a burst of many photos that are dark but sharp. By merging this burst, Night Sight prevents motion blur and brightens the photo, giving you a bright and sharp photo.
Night Sight will continue to adapt over time, using machine learning to balance the colors of your photos so that objects show their natural color at night.
You can download the latest version of Google Camera on your Android device directly from the Google Play Store or by using the following link
| Download |  |
| Price | Free |
| Requirements | Android |
How to use Night Sight
Once you have the Google Camera app installed on your Pixel device, it will automatically suggest using Night Slight when you take a photo in low light. You can also manually activate it in your Camera app, by tapping “More” then selecting “Night Sight.” After you tap the shutter button, try to hold still until Night Sight finishes capturing the photo.
You can learn more about Night Sight on Google's Blog Post.
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Google releases October Android security patch for Pixel devices
Google has started rolling out the October Android security update for their Pixel smartphones. Along with the security patches and fixes you can expect from such an update, it also brings some features and improvements. The last security update was released on September 4th.
For example, the update improves the fast-charging experience on the Pixel and Pixel XL. The update also brings improvements in performance for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL handsets for certain protected media formats, and improved stability when using Android Auto. All Pixel handsets had their Call Screening behavior when using Maps Navigation, modified.
On the security side, the patch dated October 1st takes care of 23 issues ranging in severity from critical (8) to high (14) and moderate (1). The October 5th patch deals with three issues all rated high. None of the four Pixel phones required any security fixes, and no Android user was reported to have been negatively impacted by the security issues.
The most potentially serious issue, according to the monthly Android Security Bulletin, was one that could have allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code using a specially crafted file.
On the Pixel 2 XL the update is reportedly around 54.5MB in size. Users should get a notification when it is available for their handsets, at which point they can initiate the over-the-air update. As the month progresses, we expect more Android handsets will receive this security update.
source - Google ( 1 | 2 )
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While Google is getting ready to release its third generation of Pixel smartphones, the first generation of Pixels are still very relevant. They are receiving Android Pie and offer some of the best low light cameras in the market. Now you can pick up a Google Pixel XL for a low price of $180.
As the device has been refurbished by the seller, it may have To make up for this, the seller is even including a 30-day return policy with "no questions asked", so you can return it if you dont like the condition of the phone. So if you are interested in investing in an original Pixel XL you can pick one up right now, while stocks last.
Get the Google Pixel XL for $180
While Google is getting ready to release its third generation of Pixel smartphones, the first generation of Pixels are still very relevant. They are receiving Android Pie and offer some of the best low light cameras in the market. Now you can pick up a Google Pixel XL for a low price of $180.
The deal is available through eBay and it is for a "seller refurbished" model. The Pixel XL is a Verizon CDMA device, which has been factory unlocked to work on GSM networks. The seller points out that while working on any GSM network and Verizon, it will not work on other CDMA networks like Sprint or Boost.
As the device has been refurbished by the seller, it may have To make up for this, the seller is even including a 30-day return policy with "no questions asked", so you can return it if you dont like the condition of the phone. So if you are interested in investing in an original Pixel XL you can pick one up right now, while stocks last.
While the original Google Pixel XL may not have the 18:9 display aspect ratio or the smart squeeze feature it still packs some impressive hardware. The device features a 5.5 inch AMOLED display with a 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution, up to 128GB of internal storage, a 12MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, a fingerprint scanner, Type-C USB, a 3450mAh battery and a Snapdragon 821 processor with 4GB of RAM.
It is important to point out that Android Pie will be the last official major release that Google has planned for the Pixel XL, even though you will still receive monthly security patches for at least another year.
It is important to point out that Android Pie will be the last official major release that Google has planned for the Pixel XL, even though you will still receive monthly security patches for at least another year.
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Step 1
Download the correct OTA file for your Pixel phone on developers.google.com/android/ota
Step 4
Step 5
The screen will change to a smaller Android with an exclamation mark. Now hold down the Power button and then press the Volume Up button for a second in order to get into Recovery mode.
Step 6
Use the power buttons to scroll down to Apply update from ADB and select it with the Power button. You’ll be left with a blank screen with some text at the bottom.
Step 7
Connect your phone to your computer. Open Terminal on Mac and navigate to the folder that ADB is located in. On Windows you can open a Command Prompt directly from the ADB folder.
How to install Android 9 Pie on your Google Pixel phones
Google recently released the final version of Android 9 Pie to all its Pixel handsets. While installing the update on your Pixel (XL) or Pixel 2 (XL) is relatively easy, we've put together a step by step guide on how to install Android 9 Pie on your Google Pixel phones right now.
Step 1
Download the correct OTA file for your Pixel phone on developers.google.com/android/ota
It is extremely important that you select the correct OTA file, as installing the wrong one could permanently damage your device.
Step 2
Download and install ADB and Fastboot on your computer. Windows users may also want to get the Universal ADB Drivers from ClockWorkMod.
Step 2
Download and install ADB and Fastboot on your computer. Windows users may also want to get the Universal ADB Drivers from ClockWorkMod.
Step 3
Set your Pixel in recovery mode by:
- Turn off your device
- Hold down the Power button and Volume Down button together until you see the Bootloader screen.
Select Recovery Mode by using the Volume Up/Volume Down buttons to scroll to it and the Power Button to select it.
Step 5
The screen will change to a smaller Android with an exclamation mark. Now hold down the Power button and then press the Volume Up button for a second in order to get into Recovery mode.
Step 6
Use the power buttons to scroll down to Apply update from ADB and select it with the Power button. You’ll be left with a blank screen with some text at the bottom.
Step 7
Connect your phone to your computer. Open Terminal on Mac and navigate to the folder that ADB is located in. On Windows you can open a Command Prompt directly from the ADB folder.
- Windows users type the following in Command Prompt and press Enter:
adb sideload [Insert OTA file name] - Mac users type the following in Terminal and press Return:
./adb sideload [Insert OTA file name]
If you've following the steps correctly, you should see some text appear on both the computer and your phone confirming the update is in progress. Once the update is complete, you will return to Recovery Mode. Reboot your device, and you should boot into Android Pie.
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Keep in mind that these are the first-generation Pixel models, not to be mistaken with with Google Pixel 2 or the Google Pixel 2 XL. However they are still very powerful and usable in the current mobile landscape. As certified refurbished, the phones have been tested, cleaned, retested and repackaged. They come with a 90-day warranty and will include the "relevant" accessories.
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Get the Google Pixel XL for as low as $230 on Amazon
If you are looking for a deal on the Google Pixel you are in luck. Amazon has certified refurbished versions of both the Google Pixel and the Google Pixel XL on sale at very affordable prices.
Keep in mind that these are the first-generation Pixel models, not to be mistaken with with Google Pixel 2 or the Google Pixel 2 XL. However they are still very powerful and usable in the current mobile landscape. As certified refurbished, the phones have been tested, cleaned, retested and repackaged. They come with a 90-day warranty and will include the "relevant" accessories.
The Pixel and Pixel XL are Google's flagship Android smartphones from 2016. The Pixel features a 5 inch 1080p display and a 2770mAh battery, while the larger Pixel XL features a 5.5 inch display with a 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution and a 3450mAh battery. Both smartphones feature 13MP rear cameras and 8MP front cameras, up to 128GB of internal storage, fingerprint readers and are powered by Snapdragon 821 processors with 4GB of RAM.
If you are looking for an affordable, yet powerful Android smartphone, you can pick the configuration of your choice using the links below.
| MODEL | STORAGE | COLOR | PRICE |
| Google Pixel | 32GB | Quite Black | $218.99 |
| Google Pixel | 32GB | Really Blue | $214.99 |
| Google Pixel | 32GB | Very Silver | $200.00 |
| Google Pixel | 128GB | Very Silver | $255.00 |
| Google Pixel XL | 32GB | Quite Black | $229.78 |
| Google Pixel XL | 32GB | Really Blue | $229.99 |
| Google Pixel XL | 32GB | Very Silver | $243.99 |
| Google Pixel XL | 128GB | Quite Black | $257.06 |
| Google Pixel XL | 128GB | Very Silver | $278.00 |
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However Google is confident, none of their customers have been affected by these issues. The company is now rolling out the patch to its Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 2, Pixel XL, Pixel, Nexus 6P, and Nexus 5X.
The June security path also includes the following updates that address functional and non-security issues:
Google releases June Android security patch for Pixel and some Nexus devices
Google has released the June Android security path for Pixel and Nexus devices starting today. The patch, dated June 1st, 2018 fixes 20 vulnerabilities while the June 5th, 2018 patch fixes 38.
According to Android Security Bulletin claims that the severity of these vulnerabilities ranges from critical to high. The Bulletin also adds that the most severe issue "is a critical security vulnerability in Media framework" which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code using a specially crafted file.
According to Android Security Bulletin claims that the severity of these vulnerabilities ranges from critical to high. The Bulletin also adds that the most severe issue "is a critical security vulnerability in Media framework" which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code using a specially crafted file.
However Google is confident, none of their customers have been affected by these issues. The company is now rolling out the patch to its Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 2, Pixel XL, Pixel, Nexus 6P, and Nexus 5X.
The June security path also includes the following updates that address functional and non-security issues:
- Improved Bluetooth LE performance (all devices).
- Improved antenna switching in areas with weak coverage (Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL).
- Improved Wi-Fi connectivity with certain Wi-Fi access points (Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL).
- IMEI software version number (SVN) displays correctly as a number (Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL).
- Improved consistency of Always-On display, and improved proximity sensor (Pixel 2 XL).
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The Google Pixel XL is last year's flagship smartphone from the company, featuring a 5.5 inch display, a Snapdragon 821 processor and 4GB of RAM. You can now get your hands on one of these devices for the low price of $210
Keep in mind that the handset is marked as 'Seller refurbished' which means it may have minor scrapes or scratches from being handled. You can still pick it up in Black, Silver and Blue. This is still a very decent deal, given the handset still retails for over $500
It is also important to note that this is a CDMA device with a clear ESN for activation with Verizon only. Since this phone is locked to Verizon, it can only be used on their network. SIM card is required for activation, which can be obtained from Verizon.
If you are OK with these conditions, head over to eBay using the link below and pick up a Google Pixel XL for yourself.
Since the Pixel XL is one of the few devices eligible for the Android P developer preview, you will be able to follow this guide and install the latest version of Android on your device and enjoy the latest version of Android ahead of everyone else.
If you are willing to spend a little extra, you could consider picking up the refurbished Google Pixel XL from Amazon for $260, which appears to be unlocked for GSM carriers as an added bonus.
Get the Google Pixel XL for $210
The Google Pixel XL is last year's flagship smartphone from the company, featuring a 5.5 inch display, a Snapdragon 821 processor and 4GB of RAM. You can now get your hands on one of these devices for the low price of $210
Keep in mind that the handset is marked as 'Seller refurbished' which means it may have minor scrapes or scratches from being handled. You can still pick it up in Black, Silver and Blue. This is still a very decent deal, given the handset still retails for over $500
It is also important to note that this is a CDMA device with a clear ESN for activation with Verizon only. Since this phone is locked to Verizon, it can only be used on their network. SIM card is required for activation, which can be obtained from Verizon.
If you are OK with these conditions, head over to eBay using the link below and pick up a Google Pixel XL for yourself.
Since the Pixel XL is one of the few devices eligible for the Android P developer preview, you will be able to follow this guide and install the latest version of Android on your device and enjoy the latest version of Android ahead of everyone else.
If you are willing to spend a little extra, you could consider picking up the refurbished Google Pixel XL from Amazon for $260, which appears to be unlocked for GSM carriers as an added bonus.