Google Finally Fixes Pixel Pocket Dialing After Years of User Frustration

Google Signals Long-Awaited Fix for Pixel Pocket Dialing and Accidental Touches

For years, Google Pixel users have shared a strangely universal experience: phones coming alive inside pockets, placing emergency calls, toggling airplane mode, switching on flashlights, and even sending messages without human interaction. What initially sounded like isolated glitches gradually revealed itself as one of the most persistent usability issues in Google’s smartphone lineup. Now, after years of user frustration, Google has finally signaled that a real fix is on the way. In a brief but significant update on Google’s public issue tracker, a Google engineer confirmed that accidental touch prevention has been “fixed” and will roll out in a future … Read more

Android 16 Beta Enhances Pixel’s 80% Charging Limit Feature

Android 16 Beta Enhances Pixel’s 80% Charging Limit Feature

Google has officially rolled out Android 16 Beta 3, bringing significant improvements to charging optimization and battery management for Pixel devices. One of the most notable changes involves the 80% charging limit, which now provides more transparency about when and why the phone charges beyond 80%. In Android 15, Google introduced a Charging Optimization feature that allows users to limit charging to 80% to help extend battery lifespan. However, the feature lacked clarity, leaving users confused when their device occasionally charged beyond 80% despite the setting being enabled. With Android 16 Beta 3, Google has updated the text under the … Read more