Tag: Google Pixel

Fewer than 10% of Americans are buying $1,000 smartphones, report says

Trendspotting: Death of the flagship phone?

A new report suggests that what we've all already been thinking all along may be true: the flagship smartphone is dying an unceremonious death. NPD reports that fewer than 10% of buyers in the U.S. spend more than $1,000 for a new phone. However, that number does rise for buyers based...
Google - Pixel 3a with 64GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked)

Black Friday Deals: Google Pixel 3a phone only $299

While it's not technically "Black Friday" yet -- it seems the day has become a loose term for a multi-week sales event -- we've spotted what might be one of the best smartphone deals in recent memory. You can now find the Google Pixel 3a with 64GB on sale for...
Google Pixel Phone Colors

Look no further than Google’s Pixel, Pixel XL for screaming Android deals

Though I primarily now use an iPhone (7 Plus, that still runs fine in 2019), I enjoy scouting for occasional deals on old Android phones. That way I can continue to stay up to date on Google's OS, and test out various new features for articles here on Stark...
Project Fi on iPhone

Mobile News: Google Fi cell service now available for iPhone (Settings screenshot)

11.28.2018 UPDATE: Fi is officially here for iPhone (5S or newer). You can sign up here. Also, Google has renamed and re-branded the service as simply Google Fi. To activate Fi on an iPhone, insert a Fi SIM, download the Google Fi app, and follow the instructions. You'll need to...

Trendspotting: Smartphone sales hit a wall – for first time ever shipments don’t grow y/y (Report)

Almost all of us have smartphones. And even if they're a year or two old, they get the job done, making it increasingly difficult for companies like Apple, Samsung and Google to convince us to upgrade.
Google Pixel smartphones

Google refreshes smartphone brand, launches “Pixel” phones starting from $649

Consumers are accustomed to paying a premium for an iPhone, but will it work for a Google phone?