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Google Introduces “Battery Health Assistance” to Pixel 9a to Stabilize Battery Aging

Kellen March 31, 2025 1

To make sure your new Pixel phone lasts as long as possible, Google is introducing a new feature called "Battery health assistance" that will debut on the Pixel 9a. This new feature aims to stabilize battery performance and aging, which seems like a good thing...

Google Hints at New Home Devices on the Way

Kellen March 31, 2025 4

Google announced at the end of last week that it was stopping production on two of its best home products, the Nest Protect and Nest x Yale Lock. That announcement sure made it sound like they might be trying to distance themselves from being a company who...

This is Could be the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and It Looks Just Like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Kellen March 31, 2025 14

The Pixel 9a will arrive here in about 10 days and when that happens, we'll get to testing and sharing thoughts with you on the latest from Google. However, once that date arrives, you know all sights will be set on what Google has cooked up for the Pixel 10...

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are Down to $140 ($110 Off)

Kellen March 28, 2025 1

Need a good deal on some "Pro" level wireless earbuds? The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, a pair of buds that typically retails for $250, is currently discounted to $139.99. That's $110 off, for those keeping track. This deal on the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro is currently...

Samsung’s One UI 7 Rollout Should Happen Quickly for a Bunch of Devices

Kellen March 28, 2025 7

Samsung has already told us when the major One UI 7 updates start for devices like the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy Z Fold 6. We also know the entire list of devices expected to receive this update, with devices as old as the Galaxy S21 seeing it at some point over...

Google Ends Production of Nest Protect, Nest x Yale Lock – Here’s What You Need to Know

Kellen March 28, 2025 6

Google started off the day by giving us a Pixel 9a launch date and then followed it up by announcing that they will no longer make the Nest Protect and the Nest x Yale Lock. Since many of you may have these devices in your homes, there are some things to know....

Google Pixel 9a Arrives April 10 in the US

Kellen March 28, 2025 5

When Google announced the Pixel 9a on March 19, most of us expected it to go up for pre-order immediately. As we all know now, that didn't happen because Google decided to delay the launch in order to check on a "component quality issue" that was affecting a...

Keeper Updates Wear OS With New Look, Gives App Enhanced Offline Mode

Tim March 27, 2025 1

It's been years since we've brought up Keeper (a password manager app), but this week they announced big changes for its Wear OS and Android app. For Wear OS users, the app is getting a makeover, one that has a "fresh, modern UI." This redesign will result in...

Galaxy S25, S25+ Get Free Doubled Storage and Enhanced Trade-in Values (Up to $820 Off)

Tim March 27, 2025 1

For anyone still in the market, Samsung really wants you to buy a Galaxy S25. Currently on its website, the company is offering free doubled storage on both the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+, as well as providing enhanced trade-in values to maybe help sway your...

Google Introduces “Battery Health Assistance” to Pixel 9a to Stabilize Battery Aging

Kellen March 31, 2025 1

To make sure your new Pixel phone lasts as long as possible, Google is introducing a new feature called "Battery health...

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Google Pixel 9a Arrives April 10 in the US

Kellen March 28, 2025 1

When Google announced the Pixel 9a on March 19, most of us expected it to go up for pre-order immediately. As we all know now...

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Google Making All Android Development Private, Still Committed to Open Source

Tim March 26, 2025 1

A bit of news from the Android development front this week, with Google confirming that it's taking Android development...

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Google Pixel 9a Official at $499 With Tensor G4, New Look to Match Pixel 9 Series

Kellen March 19, 2025 1

The new phone from Google is here and it is indeed the Pixel 9a, a device that has been on our radar for months at this point...

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Android 16 Beta 3.1 Update Released to Fix a Batch of Bugs

Kellen March 18, 2025 1

The Android 16 Beta 3 is only 5 days old and yet Google is already releasing Beta 3.1 to try and button up a few issues. The...

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Samsung’s One UI 7 Update Starts April 7 on Galaxy S24, More Devices (Updated)

Kellen March 18, 2025 1

We have known for a couple of weeks now that Samsung was planning to release the stable version of One UI 7 at some point in...

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OnePlus Watch 3 Review: It’s Probably the Wear OS Watch to Beat

Kellen March 14, 2025 1

OnePlus is off to a pretty hot start in 2025, first releasing the excellent OnePlus 13 and now dropping an upgraded...

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It’s Official: Google Assistant is Dead, Replaced by Gemini

Kellen March 14, 2025 1

We knew this would happen at some point, but I'm still not sure anyone (including Google) is ready - Google Assistant is...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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