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iOS 18 Now Live, So That Means RCS

Tim September 16, 2024 43

iOS 18 is now available for all supported Apple devices, which is great news for Android users. If you haven't been following, iOS 18 supports RCS (rich communication services), which is what Android users have been using for quite a while on supported apps (...

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Android Automotive’s Android 15 Update Brings Much Needed Improvements

Kellen September 16, 2024 3

Google is preparing a big Android Automotive update that appears to introduce several major changes to the platform. They haven't announced the details in a typically way, but release notes for the newest build were spotted and they talk through what we can...

Google Birthday Drops $760 Off Pixel 9 Pro With Trades Again

Kellen September 16, 2024 7

Google is celebrating another birthday this month and that means a new round of deals on their brand new Pixel 9 Pro devices. Like when they launched, Google will give you $760 back with a trade-in, assuming you have one of their newer, top-tier devices to...

Galaxy Watch Ultra’s Double Pinch Gesture is My New Favorite Thing

Kellen September 16, 2024 7

When it comes to smartwatches, the watch I can't get off the wrist at the moment is without a doubt the Galaxy Watch Ultra. While big and goofy, it has excellent battery life and is a truly stellar fitness device that keeps track of everything I need with the...

DEAL: Samsung Ups Trade-in Values to $1300 Towards Galaxy Z Fold 6 Purchase

Tim September 13, 2024 8

Samsung wants you to buy a Galaxy Z Fold 6 and it's willing to provide massive trade-in discounts on eligible devices, offer doubled the storage for free, as well as give an instant discount of hundreds of dollars for those without a trade-in to make it happen...

Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 ‘Charging Optimization’ Reminds Me of My EV

Tim September 13, 2024 7

If you happen to utilize an electric vehicle, you might be familiar with the recommended habit of setting your car's charge limit to 80%. This is said to help improve the life of the battery, which seems like a fair thing to do should you intend of having the...

$100 Credit Towards NFL Sunday Ticket Extended to YouTube Premium Subscribers

Tim September 13, 2024 4

As a perk for being with YouTube TV, customers are gifted a $100 credit toward NFL Sunday Ticket. It helps take the sting off of the package's expensive price tag. Well, from what we can tell, that same $100 credit is now being extended to YouTube Premium...

Multiple Galaxy Devices Receive September Patch

Tim September 13, 2024 5

Samsung is shipping out the September patch to multiple devices this week, with the lucky phones being the entire Galaxy S21 lineup, plus the Galaxy S20 FE for good measure. Inside the changelog, nothing is listed outside of the September security patch....

OxygenOS 15 and Android 15 Launch in Beta for OnePlus 12

Kellen October 24, 2024 5

OnePlus is announcing its first Android 15 update today as a beta of OxygenOS 15. The new OS version is available first to...

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Download: Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 Released for Pixel Devices

Kellen October 23, 2024 5

Google just released the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 for your Pixel device and it is time to update. Like with previous Android 15...

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Here’s the OnePlus 13 in All Colors, Officially

Kellen October 21, 2024 5

In case you forgot, the OnePlus 13 is almost here. I know, it seems wildly early this year, but the timing of the unveiling...

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3 Quick Android 15 Settings to Change on Your Pixel Device

Kellen October 18, 2024 5

Now that Android 15 is on all of your Pixel devices, you are probably cruising through settings, wondering what you should be...

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October Pixel Feature Drop Brings Android 15, List of 10+ New Features

Kellen October 15, 2024 5

What's that, you thought the Android 15 update didn't bring with it a bunch of new features for your Pixel devices? You have...

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Your Android 15 Update is Here, Pixel Phone Friends

Kellen October 15, 2024 5

The day has come - Android 15 updates for Pixel phones and devices are here. Google apparently needed some extra time to get...

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DOJ Considers “Splitting Off” Chrome and Android From Google

Kellen October 9, 2024 5

Google issued a statement last night after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) shared an outline of demands it is considering...

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Android’s Theft Protection and Remote Lock Start Rolling Out

Kellen October 7, 2024 5

Back at Google I/O, Google announced a big set of security features called Theft Protection that would be coming soon to...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 43

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 43

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 43

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 43

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 43

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 43

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 43

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 12, 2022 43

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are here! Well, we've had them for a good week now, but yours should be arriving at any...

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