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Official: Android 16 Release Scheduled for Q2

Tim October 31, 2024 7

Google announced a shift in its Android release timeframe this morning, with it confirmed that users can now expect to see a major Android release take place in Q2 of 2025. That's a big shift forward compared to what we've gotten used to from the folks in...

Google Play Gets Fullscreen Videos for Listings, Interest Picker for Apps

Tim October 31, 2024

Google announced a bunch of news concerning both Android developers and Android users this week, with the key points for people like us (regular ol' consumers) being upcoming changes for Google Play. A major change you will begin to see on app listings is the...

Google’s Pixel Weather Appears to be Widely Rolling Out to Older Pixel Devices

Kellen October 31, 2024 1

As a part of the October Pixel Feature drop, Google shared that it was planning to push the Pixel Weather app to older Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6. But as is the case with almost every feature drop, the timing was vague or needed a rollout in phases...

OnePlus 13 is Official With Solid Upgrades in Battery, Processor, Design

Kellen October 31, 2024 19

OnePlus continued its tradition of announcing its new flagship phone for China today with no word of when or if that device might come to the US. We expect it to, don't get me wrong, but this is a yearly thing that we still can't quite understand the point of....

Here’s a Cool $870 Off the Galaxy S24 Ultra With Trade and Free Storage Upgrade

Kellen October 30, 2024 1

Can you believe we're starting to see our first early Black Friday deals? That's apparently what's going on with Samsung's current line-up of discounts and promos on devices like the Galaxy S24 Ultra (review). In this "early" deal, they are slashing up to $870...

Nothing Phone 2a Plus Goes Glow in the Dark, Limited to 1,000 Units

Tim October 30, 2024 2

Nothing is always doing fun stuff with its hardware, with the latest rendition of the Nothing Phone 2a Plus sporting a glow-in-the-dark backside. It's super unique and awesome, but if you're interested in buying one, it's also going to be extremely limited....

Pokemon TCG Pocket is Here!

Kellen October 30, 2024 5

After a limited rollout to select countries that certainly gave the VPN sellers of the world a solid 2-month boost in sales, the full release of Pokemon TCG Pocket is here and you can install to begin your card collecting and battling journey today. For those...

Cheat Sheet: US Wireless Carrier 4G and 5G Bands for Unlocked Phones [2024]

Kellen October 30, 2024 51

"Does this unlocked phone work with my carrier?" or "What are the US wireless carrier bands?" How many times have you asked that over the last several of years? I know we ask it often about Verizon or AT&T or T-Mobile networks. In a time where prepaid...

DOJ Wants Chrome Separated From Google, Threatens Android Too

Kellen November 21, 2024 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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