10 Hacks Every Google Pixel Owner Should Know

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Google has packed its flagship Pixel phones with a long list of useful features for everything from privacy to productivity, and rolls out more with its frequent Pixel Drop updates . It can be hard to keep up with all that's available—plus, many of the best features are disabled by default. If you have one of Google's smartphones, here are 10 ways to maximize everything your Pixel has to offer. Google Pixel 10a (128GB) $449.00 at Amazon $499.00 Save $50.00 Shop Now Shop Now $449.00 at Amazon $499.00 Save $50.00 Use App Pinning to keep people from snooping on your phone Before you hand your Pixel over to someone else—whether you're letting a stranger make a call or showing photos to a friend— enable app pinning to prevent that person from navigating around your device. This privacy feature keeps users in the pinned app so they can't open your messages, snoop your search history, or find other personal information. The only way to escape a pinned app is with your PIN, pattern, or password. To pin an app, go to Settings > Security or Security & location > Advanced > App pinning and toggle on Use app pinning and Ask for PIN before unpinning . Then, open the app you want to pin, swipe and hold to open your Overview, tap the app's icon, and tap "Pin." Use "Private Space" to hide sensitive data Another way to keep your personal information away from prying eyes is by placing it in a Private Space &mdash…