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Turn on Clear Calling on your Pixel 7

How to turn on Clear Calling on your Pixel 7, and why you should – By Andrew Romero 9to5Google

Recently added in the December Pixel Feature Drop for the Pixel 7 series – and eventually for the Pixel 6 – Clear Calling is a feature that ensures people on the other end of your phone call can hear you almost perfectly. This guide will walk you through enabling it on your device, and why it might be a good idea.

December 2022 Pixel Feature drop

December 2022 Pixel Feature drop: Hands-on with all the new additions [Video] – By Damien Wilde 9to5Google

The first major set of new functions for Pixel since the launch of Android 13 is here. The December 2022 Pixel Feature Drop includes a number of important new features. This is everything you need to know.


Android 13 QPR1 for Google Pixel phones rolling out with December security patch – By Abner Li 9to5Google

Android 13 sees Google continue with the concept of Quarterly Platform Releases and QPR1 is now rolling out to Pixel phones with the December security patch.


December 2022 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Phones – By KELLEN droid-life.com

How to Use Your Pixel 7’s Free VPN

How to Use Your Pixel 7’s Free VPN – By Review Geek Review Geek
During the Pixel 7 launch event, Google promised that buyers would eventually gain free mobile access to the Google One VPN. This perk is finally available to Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro owners—you can set up Google’s VPN with just a few quick steps.


The Pixel 7 Now Has a Free Built-in VPN – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
Google released the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro earlier this year as the company’s new flagship Android smartphones. Now the devices are receiving a feature that normally requires a paid Google One subscription.

Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Camera Tips and Tricks

10 Best Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Camera Tips and Tricks – By Sumukh Rao guidingtech.com
Google’s flagships have generally excelled at cameras and the Pixel 7 series is no different. While the hardware is capable, the one area where Google trumps most other manufacturers is in terms of camera software. The computational photography you get with the Google Pixel 7 series is what makes it one of the best camera phones out there.

Astrophotography mode on the Google Pixel 7

Here’s how to use the Astrophotography mode on the Google Pixel 7 – By Karthik Iyer XDA Developers
Google’s astrophotography mode is built into the stock camera app that ships with the Pixel phones. It’s been a part of the stock camera app since 2019 when it arrived with the Pixel 4, and it’s here on the new Pixel 7 series, too. The astrophotography mode is available on Pixel 3 and newer Pixel phones, so all modern Google phones can use the company’s computational photography features to turn your boring night sky into a magical scenery.

Should You Turn Your Water Heater Off While On Vacation? –

Should You Turn Your Water Heater Off While On Vacation? – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
It’s generally best to skip turning off the water heater and use the vacation mode or lowest setting to avoid problems.
If you’re headed out of town for a while, you might be curious if you can turn off your water heater to save a little money. Here’s what to consider before you do.

I Spent $10K on DSLR Camera Gear. You Can Just Buy a Pixel 7 Pro

I Spent $10K on DSLR Camera Gear. You Can Just Buy a Pixel 7 Pro – By See full CNET
When I heard Google boast about the Pixel 7 Pro smartphone’s “pro-level zoom” and assert that the phone’s photography features can challenge traditional cameras, my ears pricked up. I’m one of those serious photographers who hauls around a bulky camera and a bunch of lenses, but I love smartphone photography too, so I decided to test those claims.

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