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Here Comes the Big Gmail Redesign, Plus Snooze and Smart Reply (Updated)

Kellen April 11, 2018 36

Google announced today to its G Suite customers that a "new design" is coming to the Gmail web interface, along with a bunch of new features. The update will first arrive as an Early Adopter Program (EAP) experience in the coming weeks, before rolling out to...

Nest Hello Doorbell and Nest x Yale Lock Are Sweet Additions to Any Smart Home

Tim April 10, 2018 51

I had both the Nest Hello video doorbell and Nest x Yale smart lock installed in my home recently, and so far, I'm loving them. Before these two products, I never had any sort of smart home tech toward the front of my home. The only things I considered smart...

Google Phone App Gets Beta Program on Play Store

Kellen April 10, 2018 38

Want to get into another beta version of a Google app? The Google Phone app now has a beta program and you can sign-up this minute. All you have to do is hit that Google Play link below on your phone and scroll to the bottom of the app listing to find the "...

🙄: T-Mobile and Sprint are Talking Merger Again, Again

Kellen April 10, 2018 45

T-Mobile and Sprint are reportedly talking about a merger again. The latest report comes out of the Wall Street Journal, which notes that this is the third time in four years the two have discussed such a move. This time around, no one has any idea what's...

YouTube TV Adds Five New Markets

Tim April 10, 2018 12

YouTube TV has added five new markets this week. The new markets are listed below, but just to name a few, residents of Wichita, Burlington, and Columbia, SC can get down with YouTube's alternative to cable TV. If you didn't hear the news, the price for...

Instagram Launches Focus Effect for All That Sweet Artificial Bokeh

Tim April 10, 2018 7

Instagram announced a new effect for those who take pictures and videos directly inside of the IG app, one that brings all of that amazing artificial bokeh right to your device. Titled Focus, you'll find it right next to the Superzoom and Rewind effects inside...

Pixel and Pixel XL No Longer Available From Google Store

Kellen April 10, 2018 13

The original Google Pixel and Pixel XL, following a $100 price reduction with the introduction of the Pixel 2 last year, have been pulled from the Google Store and are no longer available for sale. RIP, friends. If you need one, you can still buy one from...

Limited Time — TREBLAB Z2 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones At 69% Off [Sponsored]

Sponsor April 10, 2018

This sponsored post was written by StackCommerce. The fundamental advantages of a wireless Bluetooth headset are hard to ignore. There’s something incredibly nice about going for a sound-tracked walk on the town without dangling cords to annoy you, or just...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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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