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Original ‘Pixie’ Was Scrapped for Pixel Screenshots and Pixel Sense

Back on March 12th I wrote an article here that outlined the history of the rumored Pixie Assistant and how it is apparently set to arrive on the Pixel 10 as the new Pixel Sense feature. When that news broke, it seemed a bit strange to me that what we had heard Pixie was going to be good at doing really wasn’t what Pixel Sense was about. Sure, there’s some crossover, but it seems like the aim is entirely different.

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Google replaced my Pixel 9 Pro Fold

About a week ago, I made a post here detailing my latest issue with Google Pixel Fold hardware. After experiencing not one, but two spontaneous screen cracks in my first-generation Pixel Fold, my next-generation Pixel 9 Pro Fold had been holding up relatively well... That was until my phone's ability to detect a SIM card seemingly went down the drain.

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Android 16 Might Copy OnePlus Open’s Open Canvas For Split Screening

When I talk about my affinity for the Pixel Fold, one of the top limitations I see complaints about almost every time is the fact that these devices, and devices like it that run something close to stock Android, can only have two apps open at a time. Now, a new report from Android Authority indicates that this limitation might be addressed with Android 16.

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You Were Right About Octopi Launcher: Two Layouts on Pixel Fold!

In a previous video about alternative launchers for the Pixel Fold, I received numerous comments asking why I didn't mention Octopi Launcher. Honestly, I've tried so many launchers over the years that it's hard to keep track! I initially confused Octopi with another launcher that I found too confusing to enjoy using, but it turns out it's actually in a pretty good state and definitely worth exploring. In fact, it might be the launcher that finally pulls me away from the Pixel launcher.

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