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Gmail Gets Two New Gemini Features: Polish and Body Shortcuts

Kellen August 20, 2024 3

Google truly believes that one of the apps that can best take advantage of AI is Gmail. They may not be wrong either, as so many of us live within our inboxes for hours in a day. We could all use some help managing the emails upon emails that come in,...

Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro Factory Images Ready for Launch

Kellen August 20, 2024 3

The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are scheduled to launch this week and we know that at least a few of you have received shipping notices. The big day for you and your Pixel 9 is almost here and we can't wait to talk to you about them when that time comes. To...

YouTube Has Lots of Sunday Ticket Improvements This Football Season

Tim August 20, 2024 3

YouTube detailed quite a few upgrades for the Sunday Ticket experience this week, hopefully leading to a stellar football watching experience for customers. For the typical fan, the new and improved multiview is sure to be enjoyed, allowing viewers to watch up...

Pixel 9 Pro Comes in Google’s Fancy New Packaging That “Looks Recyclable”

Kellen August 20, 2024 3

As a part of the launch of the new Pixel 9 series, the Pixel Watch 3, and new Nest Thermostat, Google is introducing new packaging for its hardware. This new packaging is 100% plastic free, has a texture and design that tells you to recycle it, and opens in a...

Google: Tensor G4 Built for Use Cases, Not Speed Tests

Tim August 19, 2024 3

As Android the OS has evolved, so has the hardware that powers it. These days, smartphones come with high power and high efficiency CPUs paired with large amounts of RAM. Pretty much everyone buying a new phone these days has something that can perform...

Galaxy Note Series Making Comeback in 2026?

Tim August 19, 2024 3

Samsung insiders shared a bit of interesting news recently, claiming that the Galaxy Note series is set to make a potential comeback in 2026. This would be quite a maneuver, considering Samsung did away with the Note branding when it opted to turn it into the...

Pokémon TCG Pocket Registration Now Up for Android

Tim August 19, 2024 3

Pre-registration for Pokémon TCG Pocket is now live for Android, meaning official release should be coming up soon. The game was first teased back in February and we've been patiently waiting for more launch details. If you're a Pokémon fan, this game should...

Gemini Live: What are Your Thoughts so Far?

Tim August 19, 2024 3

Gemini Live, the latest feature for Gemini that allows you to have a real back and forth conversation with AI, has been usable by Advanced subscribers for the last few days. Now we need to know, how are you liking it? Related: Gemini Live Wants to Converse I...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 126

Here's a quick question: What phone are you currently using? It's a simple question, but the answers can vary so greatly...

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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...

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Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 is Here for Pixel Devices

Kellen September 12, 2024 4

You are all still waiting for the official release of Android 15 on Pixel devices, which should drop within the next several...

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Pixel Watch 3 Review: Bigger and Mostly the Same

Kellen September 11, 2024 9

Google announced its 3rd generation Pixel Watch a few weeks back in two sizes for the first time, with new features added to...

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Three Reasons Pixel 9 Series is Worth the Upgrade

Tim September 10, 2024 48

We came across a post online recently that shared an opinion on the Pixel 9 series, saying that it was "too d*mn expensive"...

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Galaxy S24 One UI 6.1.1 Update Lands in US

Kellen September 9, 2024 8

When Samsung announced a week ago that it was (finally) ready to release the long-awaited One UI 6.1.1 update for most of its...

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Verizon Reduces Autopay Discount by 50% on Older Plans to Get You to Switch

Kellen September 4, 2024 50

Verizon has a new move to try and get you out of your older unlimited plan and onto their current offerings, known as myPlan....

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September 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen September 3, 2024 3

Google just told us that Android 15 won't arrive on your Pixel phone for a few more weeks, so before that happens, they went...

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

Kellen September 16, 2024 3

Google is celebrating another birthday this month and that means a new round of deals on their brand new Pixel 9 Pro devices....

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

Tim September 13, 2024 3

As a perk for being with YouTube TV, customers are gifted a $100 credit toward NFL Sunday Ticket. It helps take the sting off...

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DEAL: Galaxy S24+ at Least $320 Off, More With Trade

Kellen September 11, 2024 3

Samsung Discover week is in full swing at this point, with deals running each day you might consider if in the market for a...

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DEAL: Galaxy Z Fold 6 Starts at $570 Off, Free Storage Upgrade, More

Kellen September 9, 2024 3

A new Discover Samsung week is upon us and that means another round of big discounts, some of which are on a limited time...

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DEAL: Pixel 8 Pro is $375 Off in Lowest Price Ever

Kellen September 9, 2024 3

The Pixel 9 series is such a major release from Google. They just seem to have nailed almost everything about the phone...

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DEAL: Galaxy S24 Ultra 512GB is $50 Cheaper Than 256GB, $750 Off Trades

Kellen September 6, 2024 3

Samsung is running a Galaxy S24 Ultra deal to end the week that is not very common. They are offering up the chance to...

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DEAL: Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s $350 Credit Off Still Stands, $760 Off in Trades

Kellen September 4, 2024 3

Google's new foldable, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, officially launches today with a whopping $1,799 price tag. We should have ours...

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DEAL: Galaxy Z Fold 6’s Top Model is $1,440 Off With Trade, 1TB Upgrade

Kellen August 30, 2024 3

A holiday shopping weekend is upon us and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 deals are still looking spicy even after the device has been on...

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