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Report: HTC U12+, Not the U12, Now Expected in May

Tim March 15, 2018 31

Thanks to a new report from VentureBeat, we're getting what could be our first look at the U12+ from HTC, expected to launch this upcoming May. According to VentureBeat, the U12+ will not be accompanied by a U12, which is the name we all assumed HTC would use...

‘Wheelchair Accessible’ Routes Incorporated Into Google Maps

Tim March 15, 2018 1

Navigating city centers, as well as bus and train stations can sometimes be complicated for those in a wheelchair or with other mobility needs. To help those, Google Maps now offers a selectable Wheelchair Accessible route option, hopefully leading to easier...

Yep, Android Wear is Officially Wear OS

Kellen March 15, 2018 66

You know how we talked a couple of days ago about Android Wear becoming Wear OS? It happened this morning. The Android Wear site now redirects to wearos.google.com and the OS is indeed called Wear OS. We aren't sure what else has changed, outside of the...

Nest Hello Doorbell, Yale Smartlock Now Available – New Temperature Sensor Up for Pre-Order

Kellen March 15, 2018 26

Man, Nest really dropped all the goods on us last night. The Nest Hello doorbell and Nest x Yale Lock are both now available, plus, we're finally getting a temperature sensor to go along with our Nest Thermostats. It's legitimately raining Nestness over here,...

LG’s ThinQ Smart Display and Google Assistant Speaker Go Up for Pre-Order Too

Kellen March 14, 2018 10

Add LG's upcoming Google Assistant-powered smart speakers to the list of devices that are now up for pre-order at B&H Photo. We noticed that Lenovo's stand-alone Daydream headset and VR180 camera were live earlier, but just stumbled onto LG's speakers too....

Lenovo’s Stand-Alone Daydream VR Headset, VR180 Camera Up for Pre-Order With May 11 Ship Date

Kellen March 14, 2018 4

After showing off its stand-alone Daydream VR headset and VR180 camera at CES, Lenovo would only tell press that each device would arrive at some point in Q2. We knew pricing ($400 for the Mirage Solo VR headset, $300 for the VR180 camera), but not a specific...

Galaxy S9 and S9+ Units Already Picking Up First Update With Face Unlock, Camera Fixes

Kellen March 14, 2018 43

Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ units are already picking up updates before the phones launch later this week. The update provides stability to two of the phone's biggest features. As you can see from the screenshot below, taken from one of our unlocked Galaxy S9...

Amazon’s Follow-Up Mode for Alexa Devices Would be Great With Google Home

Kellen March 14, 2018 7

At the end of last week, Amazon announced a new Follow-Up Mode for Alexa devices that allows you to ask follow-up questions without having to repeat the wake word over and over again between each. I finally got around to playing with it today, and yeah, I need...

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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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