Jason Cipriani

How and why you should set up Project Fi on the Pixel 2

Google‘s Pixel 2 ($98 at Amazon) and Pixel 2 XL ($249 at Amazon) are compatible with the company’s cellular service, Project Fi. In fact, neither device even needs a Project Fi SIM card to activate service. Instead, Google included an eSIM in both phones, which means you no longer have to wait for Google to …

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How to enable the Pixel 2’s Do Not Disturb while driving feature

In an attempt to make all of us safer drivers, Google has added a Do Not Disturb mode that automatically turns on when it detects you are in a moving car. Now playing: Watch this: Why are people talking about the Pixel 2 XL screen? 1:15 Here’s where to find the setting: Screenshots by Jason Cipriani/CNET Open the Settings app …

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Google Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL: The best tips, tricks, and more

Google’s Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are mighty impressive. The “pure” Google experience combined with a stunning camera and a unique approach to the overall design, makes for a pair of compelling devices. Here’s how to get the most out of your Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL. Now playing: Watch this: Pixel 2 and 2 XL pack top-notch …

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How to preorder the iPhone X, starting Oct. 27

It seems like an eternity since Apple announced the biggest change to the iPhone‘s design we’ve ever seen. Some of the iPhone X’s most striking features include its large screen, no home button, and fancy facial recognition.  It’s awesome, but there’s one problem: the iPhone X is probably going to be hard to find for awhile and preordering one will …

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Check out these new camera features on the Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL

We’ve been busy putting the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL’s new camera to the test, and now it’s time we explain how you can use these features yourself. There’s a new portrait mode, a motion feature, and Google thinks the phone is now smart enough to handle HDR on its own.  Now playing: Watch this: Pixel 2 vs. iPhone …

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How to take a screenshot on the Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL

Screenshots are an easy way to keep track of your home screen layout, get help troubleshooting an issue, or create a record of a conversation. Now playing: Watch this: Pixel 2 and 2 XL pack top-notch cameras 4:15 With the new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, the process is the same as it has been on Android devices for a …

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Here’s everything the Pixel 2’s Active Edge do

The idea of squeezing a phone to trigger some sort of action or feature is a bit odd. HTC did it first with the U11, and now Google has added the feature to the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Now playing: Watch this: The brains behind Google’s Pixel 2 camera 3:34 Using Active Edge, there are a few things …

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Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL: 5 new features to try

Google’s latest smartphone is full of new features and customization options. Be it a really smart camera or painless way to see what song is currently playing, you just have to know where to look. Here are 5 tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL. Now playing: Watch this: …

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Still want to install iOS apps with iTunes? You’re in luck

Apple recently removed the option to download and install apps using iTunes on your computer. The move makes sense as most of us never even connect an iOS device to a computer, let alone install apps through iTunes. But if you’re one of the people liked the option and were upset about its removal, you’re in luck. Now playing: Watch …

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Google Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL: How to preorder the new phones now

Google on Wednesday revealed its new flagship phones, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, with preorders going live after the event. If you’re eager to get your hands on Google’s latest wares, the wait won’t be much longer. Let’s take a look. Now playing: Watch this: Pixel 2 and 2 XL: Better camera but no headphone jack 1:54 Price The …

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