#YouTube
YouTube channel page is getting a new redesign
Android Police
You might get to see a fresh new redesign of the channel page on YouTube soon.
As you can see from the image, YouTube is testing a new type of channel page layout. The channel's profile picture is being placed on the center, with the channel name, subscribe button, notification bell icon, subscribers count, video counts and channel denoscription at the bottom.
The changes are rolling out through server side, no specific app version needed to get it, it depend on your luck.
YouTube channel page is getting a new redesign
Android Police
You might get to see a fresh new redesign of the channel page on YouTube soon.
As you can see from the image, YouTube is testing a new type of channel page layout. The channel's profile picture is being placed on the center, with the channel name, subscribe button, notification bell icon, subscribers count, video counts and channel denoscription at the bottom.
The changes are rolling out through server side, no specific app version needed to get it, it depend on your luck.
#GooglePlay #PlayStore
Play Store is adding a device search filter
9To5Google
Earlier Google has rolled out the ability to install apps on your Android TV and WearOS devices with your phone, and recently Google is rolling out search filter so you get to know compatible apps for your signed-in TV and watches from search results.
If you have any signed-in Android TV and WearOS devices, searching for any app will show you a dropdown toggle with "This device" mentioning in the box, tapping on it will show you "Your devices" popup panel with three options: This device, Android TV, Watch. Selecting any of it will show you applications that are compatible with the device.
The feature is actually live for awhile on the new Google Play webpage with more specific options, but until now the new webpage isn't widely rolled out yet.
Play Store is adding a device search filter
9To5Google
Earlier Google has rolled out the ability to install apps on your Android TV and WearOS devices with your phone, and recently Google is rolling out search filter so you get to know compatible apps for your signed-in TV and watches from search results.
If you have any signed-in Android TV and WearOS devices, searching for any app will show you a dropdown toggle with "This device" mentioning in the box, tapping on it will show you "Your devices" popup panel with three options: This device, Android TV, Watch. Selecting any of it will show you applications that are compatible with the device.
The feature is actually live for awhile on the new Google Play webpage with more specific options, but until now the new webpage isn't widely rolled out yet.
#Memes
Pixel Stand 2 being an instrument
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lmao its fan can play music if you touch on it in the right place
Pixel Stand 2 being an instrument
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lmao its fan can play music if you touch on it in the right place
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"What instrument do you play?" "Yeah I play the pixel stand 2"
I am possibly the first person to ever publicly play the pixel stand 2 wireless charger. It has a fan in it and if you touch the right spots it whistles for you. It's a good wireless charger, I like it. You need to update your phone to get the fast charging…
#Android #A12L #A13
Android 12L will let you disable Android’s new background app limitations
XDA Developers
Android 12 apparently introduced a new background process killer called “Phantom Processes,” and it really aggressive that some apps like Termux won't be able to run properly due to this limitation. A good news though, Google is soon adding a toggle to let users disable it.
Spotted by Mishaal Rahman, Google has submitted a patch which will add a toggle to disable the phantom processes stuff in the Developer Options. Soon you can find it over at Settings > Developer Options > Feature flags to disable it.
This is first planned to be added in Android 13, but after a few days later, Googler Jing Ji says that the toggle to disable the phantom processes could have chances to go live on Android 12L.
Android 12L will let you disable Android’s new background app limitations
XDA Developers
Android 12 apparently introduced a new background process killer called “Phantom Processes,” and it really aggressive that some apps like Termux won't be able to run properly due to this limitation. A good news though, Google is soon adding a toggle to let users disable it.
Spotted by Mishaal Rahman, Google has submitted a patch which will add a toggle to disable the phantom processes stuff in the Developer Options. Soon you can find it over at Settings > Developer Options > Feature flags to disable it.
This is first planned to be added in Android 13, but after a few days later, Googler Jing Ji says that the toggle to disable the phantom processes could have chances to go live on Android 12L.
XDA Developers
[Update: Should arrive in Android 12L instead] Android 13 may add a toggle to disable Android’s new background app limitations
Google may add a new toggle to turn off the Phantom Process Killer in Android 13. The toggle will be accessible from Developer Options.
#Waze
Waze can now show and search for EV charging stations
9To5Google
If you happened to have an electric car, you know that you are refuelling at a charging station instead of petrol station. Well, you can find and reach charging stations quicker with Waze.
Waze has begin to rollout the feature in the US, it might take a few weeks till it is widely available though. The feature has been available on Google Maps since 2019 with real-time availability data.
Besides that, Waze is also celebrating the partnership with Volkswagen by letting users changing their car icon to the Volkswagen ID.4 EV.
Waze can now show and search for EV charging stations
9To5Google
If you happened to have an electric car, you know that you are refuelling at a charging station instead of petrol station. Well, you can find and reach charging stations quicker with Waze.
Waze has begin to rollout the feature in the US, it might take a few weeks till it is widely available though. The feature has been available on Google Maps since 2019 with real-time availability data.
Besides that, Waze is also celebrating the partnership with Volkswagen by letting users changing their car icon to the Volkswagen ID.4 EV.
9to5Google
Waze is adding support to show and search for EV charging stations
Waze has just announced that it will begin showing charging stations for EVs along your route in partnership with Volkswagen.
#News #Pixel5a
Pixel 5a wins MKBHD's 2021 blind camera test
MKBHD (YouTube Video)
Surprisingly the Google Pixel 5a beat the Pixel 6 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro, Realme GT and OnePlus 9 Pro in the Instagram polls making it the winner of The Blind Smartphone Camera Test 2021!
The good old 12MP Sony IMX 363 (used since the Pixel 2 in 2017) shockingly beat the 50MP Samsung GN1 sensor used in the Pixel 6 Pro.
Pixel 5a wins MKBHD's 2021 blind camera test
MKBHD (YouTube Video)
Surprisingly the Google Pixel 5a beat the Pixel 6 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro, Realme GT and OnePlus 9 Pro in the Instagram polls making it the winner of The Blind Smartphone Camera Test 2021!
The good old 12MP Sony IMX 363 (used since the Pixel 2 in 2017) shockingly beat the 50MP Samsung GN1 sensor used in the Pixel 6 Pro.
YouTube
The Blind Smartphone Camera Test 2021!
16 smartphones. You chose a winner. This is what you picked!
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#Maps
Google Maps is testing out with Dock to bottom feature on desktop web
XDA Developers
Google Maps has gained some new features during this holiday season. Besides that, seems like there a new tool being tested on the desktop web.
Reported by Search Engine Roundtable, Dock to bottom let you save location or business you have selected to a temporary new dock at the bottom of the screen. When hovering over the card in the dock, you will be able to dismiss it and when the dock is empty. it will be hidden.
For now, the tool seems to be under development and only available to a very few users out there.
Google Maps is testing out with Dock to bottom feature on desktop web
XDA Developers
Google Maps has gained some new features during this holiday season. Besides that, seems like there a new tool being tested on the desktop web.
Reported by Search Engine Roundtable, Dock to bottom let you save location or business you have selected to a temporary new dock at the bottom of the screen. When hovering over the card in the dock, you will be able to dismiss it and when the dock is empty. it will be hidden.
For now, the tool seems to be under development and only available to a very few users out there.
#News #Pixel6
Pixel 6 seems to prevent audiophiles from using external DAC to listen media
Android Police
In order to truly listen to lossless quality music, you need external DAC and a pair of premium headphones, but unfortunately Pixel 6 is having issues over this part.
Many Pixel 6 owners reported that connecting external Hi-Fi DACs over USB-C doesn't have any sound output, with some music apps end up crashing, and some play screeching sound. The issue is already first reported way back in November, even though the issues has been posted on Google Issue Tracker, still on the December update, the issue isn't fixed yet.
Just to mention that external DACs isn't very popular, so there not a lot of users being affected. Less reports mean Google can hardly noticed it, hence this explained why Google didn't fix it then.
Pixel 6 seems to prevent audiophiles from using external DAC to listen media
Android Police
In order to truly listen to lossless quality music, you need external DAC and a pair of premium headphones, but unfortunately Pixel 6 is having issues over this part.
Many Pixel 6 owners reported that connecting external Hi-Fi DACs over USB-C doesn't have any sound output, with some music apps end up crashing, and some play screeching sound. The issue is already first reported way back in November, even though the issues has been posted on Google Issue Tracker, still on the December update, the issue isn't fixed yet.
Just to mention that external DACs isn't very popular, so there not a lot of users being affected. Less reports mean Google can hardly noticed it, hence this explained why Google didn't fix it then.
Android Police
Google Pixel 6 bug is preventing audiophiles from using external DAC to listen to music
(Don’t) let the music play
#News
Google Toolbar is 21 years old, and has been officially killed
Android Police
Google has created a lot of services and killed a lot of them, and the latest one to get killed is Google Toolbars.
Google Toolbar earlier can still be download and use on Internet Explorer, but since the browser is no longer being used by many, Google has started deprecating the support to the browser, for example the company earlier has stop supporting Google Search on the browser. It is no longer available to download since December 10, 2021, which is also exactly 21 years old when retiring.
Also Ron Amadeo written an article over at Ars Technica on how the Google Toolbars works if you didn't get a chance to see and operate it by yourself. Anyway, R.I.P. Google Toolbars (2000 ~ 2021).
Google Toolbar is 21 years old, and has been officially killed
Android Police
Google has created a lot of services and killed a lot of them, and the latest one to get killed is Google Toolbars.
Google Toolbar earlier can still be download and use on Internet Explorer, but since the browser is no longer being used by many, Google has started deprecating the support to the browser, for example the company earlier has stop supporting Google Search on the browser. It is no longer available to download since December 10, 2021, which is also exactly 21 years old when retiring.
Also Ron Amadeo written an article over at Ars Technica on how the Google Toolbars works if you didn't get a chance to see and operate it by yourself. Anyway, R.I.P. Google Toolbars (2000 ~ 2021).
Android Police
Google just killed a product that's been around for over 20 years
Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer is no more
#News #YouTubeTV
YouTube TV is losing Disney channels today, follows with $15 price drop
9To5Google
UPDATE: Disney channels have been restored.
YouTube TV has dropped their monthly subnoscription payment price, at the same time all Disney-owned channels has been pulled down.
On December 13, YouTube announced that they are renewing agreement between Disney. If they can't reach a deal by December 17, which is today, then YouTube TV will no longer be able to watch Disney channels anymore, and they will drop the price to just #49.99/month. The notice has been updated today to reflect the changes is effective from now on.
The following channel are no longer available on YouTube TV as of 12 a.m. ET. with live recordings being removed too:
• Your local ABC channel
• ABC News Live
• Disney Channel
• Disney Junior
• Disney XD
• Freeform
• FX
• FXX
• FXM
• National Geographic
• National Geographic Wild
• ESPN
• ESPN2
• ESPN3 (by authentication to the ESPN app)
• ESPNU
• ESPNEWS
• SEC Network
• ACC Network
YouTube TV is losing Disney channels today, follows with $15 price drop
9To5Google
UPDATE: Disney channels have been restored.
YouTube TV has dropped their monthly subnoscription payment price, at the same time all Disney-owned channels has been pulled down.
On December 13, YouTube announced that they are renewing agreement between Disney. If they can't reach a deal by December 17, which is today, then YouTube TV will no longer be able to watch Disney channels anymore, and they will drop the price to just #49.99/month. The notice has been updated today to reflect the changes is effective from now on.
The following channel are no longer available on YouTube TV as of 12 a.m. ET. with live recordings being removed too:
• Your local ABC channel
• ABC News Live
• Disney Channel
• Disney Junior
• Disney XD
• Freeform
• FX
• FXX
• FXM
• National Geographic
• National Geographic Wild
• ESPN
• ESPN2
• ESPN3 (by authentication to the ESPN app)
• ESPNU
• ESPNEWS
• SEC Network
• ACC Network
9to5Google
YouTube TV loses ABC, ESPN, and other Disney channels over contract dispute
YouTube TV has failed to reach a new contract with Disney and has lost ABC, ESPN, and several other channels. As a result, Google's...
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#YouTube YouTube is starting to add support for unlimited Shorts scroll feed in desktop web experience UPDATE: Sidebar menu option is live for some now. YouTube Shorts is slowly evolving and has been available on the mobile app for awhile. Now it is starting…
#YouTube
YouTube desktop web added Shorts access in the sidebar menu
Earlier we have showed you that YouTube desktop web has added unlimited Shorts scroll feed, and we expected that there will be an option on the sidebar menu sometimes soon, and seems like this is going live for some now.
As you can see from the image attached, the Shorts option is appearing under Explore and above Subnoscriptions in the sidebar menu. Clicking on it will bring you to the scroll feed page with random videos showing up.
Basically even if the option isn't live for you, simply copy a YouTube Shorts link and paste it in your browser address bar, you should get to that interface too. The option in the sidebar is just a quick way to access the page. Anyway, you can try out the experience by copying this link and open in your desktop browser.
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YouTube desktop web added Shorts access in the sidebar menu
Earlier we have showed you that YouTube desktop web has added unlimited Shorts scroll feed, and we expected that there will be an option on the sidebar menu sometimes soon, and seems like this is going live for some now.
As you can see from the image attached, the Shorts option is appearing under Explore and above Subnoscriptions in the sidebar menu. Clicking on it will bring you to the scroll feed page with random videos showing up.
Basically even if the option isn't live for you, simply copy a YouTube Shorts link and paste it in your browser address bar, you should get to that interface too. The option in the sidebar is just a quick way to access the page. Anyway, you can try out the experience by copying this link and open in your desktop browser.
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#Workspace #Slides
You can now hide the filmstrip in Google Slides
Google Workspace Updates
Finally, Google Slides is giving users the ability to hide the filmstrip on the left side for a bigger slide view.
Users can now hide it by pressing the collapse button at the bottom left corner. To use the filmstrip again, just press the expand button and you will get access to all the slides that you have created. The feature is going live for all users.
You can now hide the filmstrip in Google Slides
Google Workspace Updates
Finally, Google Slides is giving users the ability to hide the filmstrip on the left side for a bigger slide view.
Users can now hide it by pressing the collapse button at the bottom left corner. To use the filmstrip again, just press the expand button and you will get access to all the slides that you have created. The feature is going live for all users.
#Workspace #Docs
Google Docs just add autocorrect support for em dash
9To5Google
Em dash (—) isn't part of the physical keyboard, but Google Docs can make it easier to type out.
Google Docs Twitter account posted that they are adding autocorrect for em dash, also quoting comedian Alexis Gay's video about her love of the punctuation mark to mark the occasion.
By default, you can tap the dash button three times on your Google Docs and it will automatically change it as an em dash. By tapping only two times, it will just change it as an en dash (a short version of en dash).
Anyway, you can head to Tools > Preferences > Substations to edit it to your own preference, for example you can just type two dashes and Google Docs will replace it as an em dash.
Google Docs just add autocorrect support for em dash
9To5Google
Em dash (—) isn't part of the physical keyboard, but Google Docs can make it easier to type out.
Google Docs Twitter account posted that they are adding autocorrect for em dash, also quoting comedian Alexis Gay's video about her love of the punctuation mark to mark the occasion.
By default, you can tap the dash button three times on your Google Docs and it will automatically change it as an em dash. By tapping only two times, it will just change it as an en dash (a short version of en dash).
Anyway, you can head to Tools > Preferences > Substations to edit it to your own preference, for example you can just type two dashes and Google Docs will replace it as an em dash.
#YouTube
YouTube ESCAPE 2021 Recap
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For those who didn't get the time to watch YouTube ESCAPE 2021 live stream, the recap video has been released.
Basically YouTube ESCAPE 2021 celebrated the largest trend on the platform of the year 2021. It is an interactive live stream with three chapters hosted during December 16.
One of the largest achievement being done on YouTube is that Minecraft video content has gained over total of one trillion views (that 12 "0" at the back). Another one is that BTS "Butter" music video is the fastest video to gain the most views in 24 hours, 108.2 million views is recorded. YouTube decide to merge both of them and celebrate it at the end, you can watch it over here.
There are a lot more trends happened over the past year, watch the recap video to learn more.
YouTube ESCAPE 2021 Recap
YouTube (YouTube Video)
For those who didn't get the time to watch YouTube ESCAPE 2021 live stream, the recap video has been released.
Basically YouTube ESCAPE 2021 celebrated the largest trend on the platform of the year 2021. It is an interactive live stream with three chapters hosted during December 16.
One of the largest achievement being done on YouTube is that Minecraft video content has gained over total of one trillion views (that 12 "0" at the back). Another one is that BTS "Butter" music video is the fastest video to gain the most views in 24 hours, 108.2 million views is recorded. YouTube decide to merge both of them and celebrate it at the end, you can watch it over here.
There are a lot more trends happened over the past year, watch the recap video to learn more.
YouTube
RECAP | YouTube ESCAPE2021: A Global, Interactive Event
On December 16, 2021, YouTube hosted an interactive livestream that had people all over the world playing their way through some of the biggest YouTube trends of the year. In celebration of reaching OVER A TRILLION Minecraft views on YouTube, the event culminated…
#Calculator #MY
Google Calculator (Dynamic Color Copy)
Updated: 19/12/2021
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Introduction:
Google Calculator 8.1 Material You but with more accent colors for Android 6+.
14 variant of colors for you to choose from: Blue, Blue (MY), Cyan, Gray, Green, Green (MY), Orange, Pink, Purple, Purple (MY), Red, Red (MY), Yellow, Yellow Green
Notes:
• Changelog: Updated app base to v8.1 (Previous post)
• Uninstall the official version of the app before installing the modified APK here.
• All APKs are signed with testkey, you can install over it to change the accent color anytime.
• File name with (MY) means Material You version of the color which I try to replicate it as near as possible from the screenshot on the web. Only light theme because I can't find dark theme screenshot anywhere. (You are welcome to share it though.)
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Google Calculator (Dynamic Color Copy)
Updated: 19/12/2021
▪️Download
▪️Screenshot (Preview)
▪️Screenshot (Full Quality)
Introduction:
Google Calculator 8.1 Material You but with more accent colors for Android 6+.
14 variant of colors for you to choose from: Blue, Blue (MY), Cyan, Gray, Green, Green (MY), Orange, Pink, Purple, Purple (MY), Red, Red (MY), Yellow, Yellow Green
Notes:
• Changelog: Updated app base to v8.1 (Previous post)
• Uninstall the official version of the app before installing the modified APK here.
• All APKs are signed with testkey, you can install over it to change the accent color anytime.
• File name with (MY) means Material You version of the color which I try to replicate it as near as possible from the screenshot on the web. Only light theme because I can't find dark theme screenshot anywhere. (You are welcome to share it though.)
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#News #YouTubeTV YouTube TV is losing Disney channels today, follows with $15 price drop 9To5Google UPDATE: Disney channels have been restored. YouTube TV has dropped their monthly subnoscription payment price, at the same time all Disney-owned channels has…
#News #YouTubeTV
YouTube TV is restoring Disney channels, price reverted back to $64.99/month
9To5Google | Previous post
Earlier YouTube TV and Disney both are having argument with each other, on December 17 all the Disney channels and live recordings are being pulled down, but seems the case is resolved and the Disney channels are returning back.
YouTube TV on Twitter announced that both side have managed to reach a deal, and they are restoring access to the Disney channels that got pulled down earlier with live recordings. If you go back to the old announcement page, the notice also has been updated.
Current YouTube TV members will soon get a $15 discount on their next bill if they haven't already, while new users who registered will be charge $64.99 as usual.
YouTube TV is restoring Disney channels, price reverted back to $64.99/month
9To5Google | Previous post
Earlier YouTube TV and Disney both are having argument with each other, on December 17 all the Disney channels and live recordings are being pulled down, but seems the case is resolved and the Disney channels are returning back.
YouTube TV on Twitter announced that both side have managed to reach a deal, and they are restoring access to the Disney channels that got pulled down earlier with live recordings. If you go back to the old announcement page, the notice also has been updated.
Current YouTube TV members will soon get a $15 discount on their next bill if they haven't already, while new users who registered will be charge $64.99 as usual.
9to5Google
ESPN, ABC, & other Disney channels returning to YouTube TV
Disney channels are returning to YouTube TV after being unavailable for most of the weekend following a new deal. This marks a rare...
#Google
Google Search desktop web testing out Google Sans Text font
Left: Classic, Right: Google Sans Text
You can probably see that both images have a slightly different font, and yeah, Google seems to be testing out using Google Sans Text as the font to display results.
I am actually acknowledge that it isn't 100% Google Sans, because Google is using Google Sans Text instead of the normal Google Sans, which is a slightly different font (thanks @ddvnish for the info). The most obvious difference will be at the "G" letter.
The Google Sans Text font seems to be working only on the main "All" page, directing to other tabs just show the classic normal font. The search bar and search suggestions are also showing the text with Google Sans Text font.
This new font experiment is probably rolled out only to a few users.
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Google Search desktop web testing out Google Sans Text font
Left: Classic, Right: Google Sans Text
You can probably see that both images have a slightly different font, and yeah, Google seems to be testing out using Google Sans Text as the font to display results.
I am actually acknowledge that it isn't 100% Google Sans, because Google is using Google Sans Text instead of the normal Google Sans, which is a slightly different font (thanks @ddvnish for the info). The most obvious difference will be at the "G" letter.
The Google Sans Text font seems to be working only on the main "All" page, directing to other tabs just show the classic normal font. The search bar and search suggestions are also showing the text with Google Sans Text font.
This new font experiment is probably rolled out only to a few users.
Follow @PixelHubUpdates
#News
Google Authenticator reach 100 million installs on Play Store
Android Police
You can use Google Authenticator to get more security for your online accounts, and recently the service has got 100 million installs on the Play Store.
The app is last updated in May 2020 to add dark more support, and that's pretty much it. Nothing much to talk about the service, but if you had like to have a extra security protection to your accounts, then you can probably try start using it today.
Google Authenticator reach 100 million installs on Play Store
Android Police
You can use Google Authenticator to get more security for your online accounts, and recently the service has got 100 million installs on the Play Store.
The app is last updated in May 2020 to add dark more support, and that's pretty much it. Nothing much to talk about the service, but if you had like to have a extra security protection to your accounts, then you can probably try start using it today.
Android Police
Google Authenticator has somehow just hit 100 million installs on the Play Store
That's despite a lack of updates
#News #Apps #Pixel6
Frustrated with poor signal on your Pixel 6? Here's a way to solve it
Android Police
So some Pixel 6 owners updated their phone to the latest December update but found out that the phone is having mobile signal reception issues. Google later have explained that it's not due to the wrong region builds being installed, and they are currently investigating the cause of the issue.
For now, someone on Reddit have found out that installing Google Carrier Services app beta version seems to fix the issue. He said he have also try other SIM card to fix but apparently it doesn't do the job until he updated the Carrier Services app to the beta version.
Other Pixel 6 users who have tried his method commented that it worked and they no longer face poor signal strength on their phone. So if you own the device and faced the issue, try install the beta version of the Carrier Services app by Google, link down below.
Download (88.0.414420665):
Play Store | APKMirror
Frustrated with poor signal on your Pixel 6? Here's a way to solve it
Android Police
So some Pixel 6 owners updated their phone to the latest December update but found out that the phone is having mobile signal reception issues. Google later have explained that it's not due to the wrong region builds being installed, and they are currently investigating the cause of the issue.
For now, someone on Reddit have found out that installing Google Carrier Services app beta version seems to fix the issue. He said he have also try other SIM card to fix but apparently it doesn't do the job until he updated the Carrier Services app to the beta version.
Other Pixel 6 users who have tried his method commented that it worked and they no longer face poor signal strength on their phone. So if you own the device and faced the issue, try install the beta version of the Carrier Services app by Google, link down below.
Download (88.0.414420665):
Play Store | APKMirror
Android Police
Here's a potential solution for the Google Pixel 6's mobile network issues
Time to put an end to the network connectivity woes