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Google Messages finally has a personalization option I’ve wanted forever — here’s how to turn it on

By Kaycee Hill Published

Learn how to change your Google Messages background, update chat bubble colors, and set custom photo wallpapers in a few simple taps.

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The new Pixel 11 Pro is good, but boring — it's time for Google to start shaking things up or risk becoming irrelevant

By Stephen Lambrechts Published

Google’s Pixel 11 lineup is solid but uninspired, held back by hardware that no longer feels ahead of the pack

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The Pixel 11 is a swing-and-a-miss of a phone, but this one AI camera feature is genuinely useful

By Tom Pritchard Published

Google Pixel 11 doesn't have a lot going for it, but the Magic Capture AI camera mode is easily its standout feature.

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I wrote and edited this article with Pixel 11's 'Rambler' dictation feature — and things did not go according to plan

By Tom Pritchard Published

Rambler may be new and improved, but it still tried to delete half of this article for no good reason.

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Google Pixel 11 review: Lackluster upgrades that cost $100 more

By John Velasco Published

The Pixel 11 continues to bring the best AI features around, powered by Gemini, but it lacks the hardware upgrades and performance improvements to back up its $100 price increase.

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I've been testing Pixel 11 Pro XL for a week — here's why HiLight is the most disappointing new feature

By Tom Pritchard Published

HiLight really highlights how disappointing the Pixel 11 Pro really is.

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Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL review: A sprinkling of interesting features can't make up for offering little else

By Tom Pritchard Published

Google Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL are not bad phones by any means, but they are disappointing devices — especially compared to what rival flagships have to offer.

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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: Falling behind the foldable curve

By John Velasco Published

Even with key upgrades like the Tensor G6 chip and more AI-assisted features, the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold comes up short against the competition.

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GrapheneOS shown on a Pixel 9 Pro
I just tried this privacy-focused version of Android for Pixel phones — and I'm very impressed

By Tom Pritchard Published

If you want some extra privacy on your phone, it might be worth installing GrapheneOS. It actually feels more like Android than a lot of other Android phones.

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I've been using Pixel phones for the past 5 years, but the lack of Pixel 11 upgrades is indefensible

By Tom Pritchard Last updated

The Google Pixel 11 launch is the least interesting phone launch I've ever experienced, and it's going to making getting excited for future Pixel phones a lot harder.

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