The Google Pixel Fold, like most foldables, has two displays. One display is on the outside which resembles your more typical smartphone display, and the other is on the inside where it transforms the phone into a tablet-like device.

A report from Android Authority has revealed a new feature that could be coming to the Pixel Fold in which when taking photos, users will be able to take advantage of the dual displays.

Right now, the only way the dual display works simultaneously is when you use the Dual Screen Interpreter Mode in Google Translate, but the APK teardown has revealed that Google could be bringing dual screen functionality when it comes to taking photos.

Based on the code strings they discovered, it seems that the outer display (or the rear display as Google calls it) can be turned on while you're snapping a photo. This will allow you to show your subject a preview of the photo, so if you're trying to direct someone to take your photo, the outer display can act as a viewfinder of sorts so you can adjust your pose or change the angles if it's not to your liking.

The code also mentions how this Dual Screen preview feature won't work if Battery Saver mode is enabled, or if your device is running too hot. There's no mention of when it will be released so we'll have to wait.

A while back, a growing number of Pixel 8 owners noted that their devices' screens seem to have formed tiny bumps and ripples, which are most visible whenever the display is turned off and viewed under a direct bright light. Some have even complained that the bumps were present from the moment their phone was unboxed, leading to concerns over durability and performance.

With that being said, it seems that Google has noticed the complaints online, and has since issued a corresponding statement regarding the mysterious screen bumps, which have since been clarified as components pressing up against the display. According to a statement made to 9to5Google:

"Pixel 8 phones have a new display. When the screen is turned off, not in use and in specific lighting conditions, some users may see impressions from components in the device that look like small bumps. There is no functional impact to Pixel 8 performance or durability."

While this does bring some peace of mind at the moment, it still remains to be seen whether or not the screen bumps will affect performance and user experience over the next few months, since the Pixel 8 series handsets are still fairly "new" on the market.

The Pixel 8 series phones feature Google's newly-branded "Actua" displays, which (screen bumps aside) have gained favourable benchmark scores in terms of display quality and power efficiency.

Google has proved to be a disruptive company in the mobile space, doing things differently than most other companies. The strategy has proven to be successful, giving consumers the option of buying phones that feel unique. The same philosophy has been applied to the first Pixel tablet and it's on sale right now.

Many things we buy end up rotting in our drawers and this can end up happening with all top tablets of the year except the Pixel Tablet. That's because the Pixel Tablet is not just a tablet, it's a dockable device that can serve you round the clock. Talk about getting your money's worth!

The Pixel Tablet has a 10.95-inch screen and it's powered by the premium in-house Tensor G2 chip. Not only is it snappy, but it also brings some of the tricks that Pixel phones are famous for to the slate, such as Magic Eraser and smooth dictation.

When you are done using it, you can plop it on the charging speaker dock. The dock will keep the slate charged, so it'll always be juiced up for you to use. And that's not all.

The dock acts as a stand for the device, allowing you to use it as a smart display. You can play podcasts on it while you are in the kitchen, make it display the clock, set timers on it, or use it to control smart devices.

Unlike the iPad, this is a shareable device, so all your family members can have their own accounts on it.

The 128GB Pixel Tablet and the complimentary charging dock costs $499 and currently, it's $100 off on Amazon. For comparison, the 64GB iPad Air costs $599 and the base Galaxy Tab S9 retails for $799.

If you want a snappy tablet that's not as expensive as comparable slates from other well-known companies and don't want a device that will only collect dust, grab the Pixel Tablet before the deal expires.

It appears that the Pixel 8 Pro smartphones might have a display problem. According to posts on Reddit and the Google Support forums, some Pixel 8 Pro smartphone owners are noticing some warping on their displays.

These warpings come in the form of bumps and indentations that have suddenly shown up. While for the most part these bumps don't appear to be too obvious, there are concerns that it might get worse over time.

As 9to5Google points out, teardowns of the phone in the past have revealed some components under the display that could have caused those bumps and indentations, where the components could be pressing against the OLED panel. Users are claiming that for now, there is no impact on the touch functionality or image quality of the screen, but obviously this is not a good sign.

Luckily for some users, they have managed to get a replacement phone from Google, although we have to wonder how widespread this issue is and if Google might need to launch an exchange program. It is unclear why this is only happening now, but perhaps some of these phones were put into tight pockets or were accidentally sat upon, causing the components to pierce the display panel.

Google's acquisition of Fitbit a few years back seemed like the perfect scenario for a lot of fans and buyers, especially with Google's dominance in software development and Fitbit's expertise with health-tracking hardware. This partnership eventually resulted in products like the Google Pixel Watch, which is now in its second generation.

However, we're seeing some concerning moves on behalf of Google's part - the company recently announced that it will be withdrawing Fitbit products and services from several countries in the EU. According to Google's official support page:

We are no longer selling Fitbit products in select countries-but don't worry! We will continue to support you and the devices you currently own with software releases, security updates, warranty fulfillment, and access to customer service.

This change lists several countries in the EU which include Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Romania, and Slovakia. Google adds that auto-renewals of Fitbit Premium memberships purchased in the aforementioned countries will stop effective October 24, 2023.

This move also affects several other countries in the Asia Pacific region, including Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines, with membership auto-renewals ending on August 11, 2023. As such, this decision from Google has had a lot of users scratching their heads, given that Fitbit's services and products have been available in those markets long before the Google acquisition.

Some have even gone so far as to speculate that Fitbit might end up being another casualty in the Google Graveyard, which most recently added Google Pixel Pass and Stadia to its list of discontinued services and products.