Pixel phones are getting a handy upgrade for ringtone, alarm, and notification controls

by quikefix quikefix.com | Jul 13, 2026 | Android, Authority Insights, Google, Google Pixel, News

TL;DR Google is adding volume sliders to the ringtone, alarm, and notification pickers on Pixel phones. We found the change in an unreleased build of the Sounds app included with the Pixel 11 firmware. New strings also suggest Google is still working on a dedicated...

Pixel 11 series gets ready for launch, with the rest of the family hitting the FCC

by quikefix quikefix.com | Jul 13, 2026 | Google, Google Pixel 11, News

TL;DR Google’s launching the Pixel 11 series in just about one month, on August 12. Last week, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold shared its FCC certification paperwork. Now that’s being joined by documentation for the rest of the Pixel 11 family. Google’s Pixel 11 hardware is...

Google Health permissions glitch is driving some Pixel Watch users nuts

by quikefix quikefix.com | Jul 13, 2026 | Google, Google Health, Google Pixel Watch, News

TL;DR Pixel Watch users are running into a frustrating message about access to device sensors. Users claim that even with all permissions granted, they can’t get this screen to go away. Even a full factory reset doesn’t seem to resolve the underlying problem. Your...

Pebble Time 2 users say everyday use is cracking their screens

by quikefix quikefix.com | Jul 13, 2026 | News, Smartwatches

TL;DR Pebble Time 2 owners are reporting cracked displays after everyday actions like reaching into a pocket or scratching a leg. An early iFixit teardown also points to possible quality-control concerns and reveals a battery that’s difficult to replace. Pebble hasn’t...

Apple’s lawsuit isn’t expected to deter OpenAI’s hardware ambitions

by quikefix quikefix.com | Jul 13, 2026 | AI, Apple, News, OpenAI

TL;DR OpenAI may continue pushing for the launch of its AI hardware next year, despite legal challenges from Apple. The iPhone maker has accused OpenAI and two former company employees of stealing trade secrets. This legal battle could significantly hinder OpenAI’s...

Ubuntu 26.04 fixes Papers bug that sent PDF links to wrong page

by quikefix quikefix.com | Jul 13, 2026 | App Updates, Bug Fixes, News, Papers, PDF, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is prepping a bug fix update to Papers, the document viewer that replaced Evince in 25.04, resolving several annoyances – including internal PDF links that jumped to the wrong page. The internal link snafu only occurred in some PDFs, not all, and...