Pixel 6 might not charge with just any old cable

The Google Pixel 6 doesn't come with a USB-C adapter in the box. You get a USB-C-to-USB-C cable but not the box, and that might cause some charging issues. Reports claim that some Pixel 6 owners have charging troubles with incompatible USB-C cords. A user posted in a Google forum back in October saying that when they used an old charging cable that "Nothing happens." The user wrote, "No charge, no warning, no nothing. It's like it's not connected." 

A Google Platinum Product Expert instructed the user to buy a USB-C cable compatible with the Pixel 6's fast-charging USB Power Delivery specification. The company suggests using a USB-C cable with a USB 2.0 power adapter at minimum instead of the USB-A one. Because the latter might charge your phone slowly or not at all. This might defeat the original intention of being more eco-friendly, but it is what it is. If you're wondering why you're running into a charging problem, this clarifies things a bit.

Source: Gizmodo

Google fixes Pixel 6 issue where it randomly calls your contacts

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Google has addressed one of the Pixel 6's more troublesome bugs. The company has rolled out a patch that fixes a flaw in the Google app that randomly auto-dials those in your contacts. The issue seemed to stem from a flawed Google Assistant hotword detection. Thankfully, you don't have to do any temporary fixes now that Google is rolling out this patch. 

Source: Engadget

Google unveils Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro

There isn't much of a surprise design-wise with the Pixel 6 series. We've seen it months before, with Google teasing the devices themselves. But now, we have a better look at the phones, and we know what they can do. Possibly the most important thing is we now know how much they cost. 

Google Pixel 6's starting price is $799, while the Pixel 6 Pro starts at $1,179. They will be released in Canada beginning October 28. Both phones run on Google's new Tensor chip, which it claims is comparable to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 in terms of performance. That processor is paired with 8GB of RAM on the Pixel 6 and 12GB on the 6 Pro.

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Google rumoured to bundle Pixel 6 in Pixel Pass subscription service

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If this leak from M. Brandon Lee is accurate, Google might be exploring offering a subscription package of its own. But it won't just be for its services. The rumour says Google might be bundling in its upcoming Pixel 6, too. The package will reportedly include Google One, Play Pass, Google Fi, YouTube Premium, and an extended warranty. It does seem like the Apple One subscription bundle, but that offer is just for Apple's digital services.

The Pixel Pass will reportedly offer regular upgrades to subscribers, but it isn't clear how frequent the upgrades will be. Ideally, they will provide a new phone every time they release a new device. Potential subscribers need to apply for the plan before being allowed to subscribe. But it will offer a way to cut down costs by trading in old phones. We aren't sure how true this rumour is, but it would make it compelling to get a Pixel device through this option. Perhaps we'll learn more during the October 19 event.

Source: GadgetMatch