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Report: Essential Cancels Next Phone as Company is Put Up for Sale (Updated)

Kellen May 24, 2018 76

Oh no, the end for Essential as we know it may be near, guys. According to a report out of Bloomberg, Essential has canceled the Essential Phone 2 and is looking to sell itself. The report says that Essential has hired Credit Suisse Group AG to advise on a...

VPNhub is a Free VPN Service From Your Friends at Pornhub

Kellen May 24, 2018 15

This isn't a joke - Pornhub, the site you'll probably deny knowing about as you read this, launched a free VPN service today on Android, iOS, Mac, and Windows. Seriously, they did! It's called VPNhub and it's not just a porn masker, although, one could use it...

Samsung Teams With Disney Again to Offer ‘Incredibles’ for AR Emoji

Tim May 24, 2018 1

Yay, new AR Emoji content! Samsung announced this week that it has partnered with Disney yet again to offer a new pack of goods to owners of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. With this new Incredibles pack, you can turn yourself into Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl,...

Google Play Movies Gets a Fresh New Look…on Roku

Kellen May 24, 2018 10

Google Play Movies & TV is getting a brand new UI that is (for now) only coming to Roku devices. We aren't sure why the limit to Roku, but that's what we're working with. In this new UI, Google is deploying a "simpler" navigation with a nav bar on the left...

VIDEO: 20+ LG G7 Tips and Tricks

Tim May 24, 2018 3

We're getting close to posting up our complete G7 ThinQ review, but before that can happen, it's customary for us to provide you with a detailed tips and tricks video for your viewing pleasure. I know most, if not all of you, don't have this phone in your own...

And Now Verizon’s Galaxy Note 8, S8, and S8+ are Getting May’s Security Patch

Kellen May 24, 2018 25

Yesterday, T-Mobile and Samsung pushed out May's Android security patch to the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8, and Galaxy S8+. Today, Verizon has joined the party by updating all three of its versions of those phones too. For the software builds, the Galaxy Note 8...

YouTube App Gets a Better, Collapsable Mini Player When Browsing

Kellen May 24, 2018 20

Google is rolling out a subtle, but excellent little change to YouTube on Android. Previously, when you were watching a video and decided to continue browsing, the video would shrink to the bottom right corner as a mini player. While this was originally a...

NVIDIA SHIELD TV Gets Update to Android 8.0 Oreo With New UI

Kellen May 24, 2018 31

Both NVIDIA SHIELD TV units are getting a major update to Android 8.0 "Oreo" today, as well as to SHIELD Experience 7.0, that will completely change your experience. This is the new layout of Android TV that Google's Nexus Player has been running for months...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 76

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 76

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 76

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 76

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 76

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 76

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 76

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 76

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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