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Samsung, Seriously, I Need a Vertical App Drawer With Quick Search

Kellen January 30, 2024 33

Every couple of years, we appear to bring back our begging for Samsung to give us what we need. Since they haven't listened, for the launch of the Galaxy S24, we'll go ahead and do it again. We'll then do it again in another couple of years until our requests...

Google Arts & Culture App Uses AI to Make Your Selfies Hilariously Artsy

Kellen January 29, 2024 33

Need more AI in your life? No, you don't. You absolutely do not, even if tech execs will try and tell you for the next several years, at everyone opportunity, that you do. However, you could always use more toys to play with that can create the goofiest of...

T-Mobile Tuesdays App Officially Switches to “T Life”

Kellen January 25, 2024 33

The new T Life app from T-Mobile is starting to rollout to devices as the replacement for T-Mobile Tuesdays. The teases for this big app change showed up earlier in the month, so we knew this was coming and yet it still seems like a worthy item to point out....

Bard Inbound for Google Messages to Help You Compose, Translate Conversations

Tim January 19, 2024 33

Prepare yourselves for the arrival Bard, Google's conversational AI, in the Google Messages app. With it, you'll be composing messages, translating languages, and so much more. Detailed by the good people at 9to5Google, Bard has been enabled within the latest...

Google’s Circle to Search is the Coolest New Feature on Your Pixel 8, Galaxy S24

Kellen January 17, 2024 33

Ready for one of the biggest feature introductions to Google Search on Android in some time? The introduction of it starts today and it should hit select devices by the end of the month. It's called "Circle to Search" and it looks pretty awesome. Google...

Google Changes Assistant Voice Shortcut on Android to Search

Kellen January 11, 2024 33

As a part of the Google Assistant feature cuts that we just talked about, Google also announced that it is nerfing the voice button in the Search bar on Android phones, including on Pixel devices. Well, it could be a nerf to some and an improvement for others....

Google Cast Expands to TikTok, Pixel Tablet Gets Cool Tapping Feature

Kellen January 9, 2024 33

As a part of Google's series of CES 2024 announcements, they shared two big updates in the world of Google Cast and another involving Fast Pair. The news just keeps flowing, friends. I think the biggest of the two Cast features is for TikTok. The massive video...

Android Auto - EV Route Planning in Google Maps

Google is Adding a Bunch of Cool Features to Android for Cars

Kellen January 9, 2024 33

As a part of several Google announcements this week out of CES 2024, we're learning about the future of Android in cars and it is looking lovely. Both cars with Google built-in and Android Auto are seeing new features, but the folks with Android as the major...

DOJ Wants Chrome Separated From Google, Threatens Android Too

Kellen November 21, 2024 23

We are continuing to follow the ongoing battle between the Department of Justice and Google after a judge decided that Google...

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Android 16 is Already Here as Developer Preview 1 for Pixel Devices

Kellen November 19, 2024 4

We knew it was coming earlier than ever, but I'm not sure I even expected this early of an Android 16 release, yet here we...

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Samsung Sends Wear OS 5, One UI 6 Watch Update to Older Galaxy Watch Units

Kellen November 19, 2024 2

Back in June of this year, Samsung surprised us a bit by opening up a Wear OS 5 and One UI 6 Watch beta program for Galaxy...

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Report: Google Working on High-End Pixel Laptop

Tim November 18, 2024 20

Detailed in a leaked internal email, it appears that Google is now working on a high-end, Pixel-branded laptop, supposedly...

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Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen November 12, 2024 4

Google teased the kick off of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 as coming "soon" at the beginning of the month. Today, they went ahead...

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Pixel Watch November Update Could Release Today (Updated: Yep)

Kellen November 12, 2024 5

The Pixel Watch has had an awkward last month since Google released Wear OS 5 to the Pixel Watch 1 and Pixel Watch 2. After...

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Google Shows Off Unreleased Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band Again

Kellen November 7, 2024 5

Google keeps teasing us by regularly showing off a Pixel Watch band that they just won't release, even though we've begged...

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November 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen November 6, 2024 13

Following up the massive Android 15 update from last month for all of Google's still-supported Pixel devices, we have the...

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Galaxy Watch 7 for $40 is a Possibility for Black Friday

Kellen November 23, 2024 33

For those of you who ended up skipping the "early" Black Friday deals, you made a wise decision if you were eyeing a device...

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DEAL: Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for $115 is Worth It, Up to $135 Off

Tim November 22, 2024 33

When it comes to wireless earbuds, I have been beyond happy with my set of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. The battery life is great,...

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Pixel 9 Pro at $799 is Easy Decision ($200 Off)

Tim November 22, 2024 33

The Android deals are plentiful this time of year, which is great for those of us who were patient when companies were...

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OK, the Pixel 9 is $250 Off, So Do That

Kellen November 21, 2024 33

Black Friday deals are everywhere and keeping track of them all isn't always easy because prices can fluctuate. For example,...

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OnePlus Black Friday Deals: OnePlus 12 at $250 Off is an Incredible Price

Kellen November 21, 2024 33

With such a late Black Friday this year, most brands and retailers opened up their deals today to give them a full week+ of...

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Google Store Black Friday Deals: Pixel Watch 3 Now Starts at $279 ($70 Off)

Tim November 21, 2024 33

We have been waiting patiently for Google to make its Black Friday deals live, after the company announced what the deals...

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DEAL: Ditch Your Old Galaxy Watch, Get $410 Off the Galaxy Watch Ultra

Kellen November 20, 2024 33

The Samsung Black Friday deals are really starting to ramp up before we hit the official shopping weekend, and that means top...

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DEAL: Samsung Doubling Storage for Free, Offers $800 Instant Credit Towards Galaxy S24 Ultra

Tim November 18, 2024 33

The Black Friday deals are still in effect over on Samsung's website, this time with the company changing up the deal to...

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