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T-Mobile Galaxy S7, S7 Edge Receive April Security Patch

Tim April 12, 2018 11

T-Mobile is shipping out the April security patch to owners of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. Following the update, the Galaxy S7 will run build number G930TUVS4BRC1, while the S7 Edge will show G935TUVS4BRC1. Also listed are "various bug fixes," but no...

Android P’s Navigation Bar Rotation Suggestion Button is a Sneaky Good Feature

Kellen April 12, 2018 36

Android P has introduced quite a few changes over Android Oreo that have been fun to play with these past few weeks. We detailed most of them here, but one that we haven't talked much about yet is the new rotation suggestion button in the navigation bar. This...

Google’s Beat Blender Uses Machine Learning to Help You With Your 🔥 Demo Tape

Tim April 12, 2018 5

There is no shortage of drum machine software available for download to your Windows or Mac machine, but what if I told you there was a new tool right on the web that utilizes machine learning and AI to help you discover beats you may have never thought of?...

IKEA TRÅDFRI Smart Lighting Now Works With Google Assistant

Kellen April 12, 2018 5

IKEA TRÅDFRI smart lighting, an affordable IKEA-backed lighting option that compares to Philips Hue, now works with Google Assistant and Google Home. This might shock you, but Assistant integration was missing up until today, while Siri and Amazon Alexa were...

ESPN App Gets Big Update as ESPN+ Streaming Service Goes Live With Free Trial

Kellen April 12, 2018 8

ESPN and Disney's new ESPN+ streaming service has finally launched after months of hype. Along with the launch of this subscription service, a new ESPN is here with a pretty dramatic redesign. The design of the app starts off with a Home section that includes...

SwiftKey Adds Exclusive Halo Stickers for Android

Tim April 12, 2018 6

If you consider yourself a Spartan, you may want to check out the latest update to SwiftKey. Inside, you'll find an exclusive Halo sticker pack, with a mixture of the stickers being animated and non-animated. From what I can see, you'll find a Master Chief...

Ring Video Doorbell Gets New $99 Price as Amazon Finalizes Acquisition

Tim April 12, 2018 14

Thanks to Amazon closing its deal to acquire Ring, the company's video doorbell is getting a lower everyday price of $99, improving the odds of more people considering a purchase. Spoken by Jamie Siminoff, CEO and Chief Inventor of Ring, “Together with Amazon,...

DEAL: Google Pixel 2 at Woot Today for Just $499

Kellen April 12, 2018 7

Google's Pixel 2 popped up at Woot today as a daily deal with a good price. For as little as $499.99, you can get into Google's newest smaller Pixel phone. Woot currently has all Pixel 2 color options (Just Black, Clearly White, and Kinda Blue) and most...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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