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Google Has a 4.3″ OLED Display for Virtual Reality With a Bonkers Pixel Density of 1,443 PPI

Tim March 12, 2018 8

This upcoming May at SDI, Google is set to introduce a 4.3" OLED display, catered for usage with virtual reality. Apparently, this little display packs some serious heat, featuring a resolution of around 5500 x 3000, listing its pixel density at 1,443 PPI,...

Google Posts Details for Google Home’s Routines, Which Likely Means They’re Rolling Out (Updated)

Kellen March 12, 2018 20

After telling us back at MWC that Google Home's Routines feature was finally ready to rollout in a few weeks, Google looks like it has taken the next step towards making that happen. This afternoon, they posted new support pages for Google Home Routines,...

Philips Hue Reveals Pricing, Details for New Outdoor Light Line-Up

Kellen March 12, 2018 4

After announcing at CES that a new app and outdoor lighting were on the way, Philips Hue delivered more details on that new lighting line-up today. The outdoor light choices will include both white and white and color options at various price points, starting...

Galaxy S9+ Gets Torn Down, Guts Exposed, Proves to be Very Difficult to Repair

Tim March 12, 2018 5

iFixIt has published its teardown of the Galaxy S9+, letting all of the DIY-ers out there get a sense of just how hard it will be to perform self repairs on their new phone. On the 1 to 10 scale iFixIt publishes, the Galaxy S9+ scores a 4, which isn't the...

Contest: Enter the DL Bracket Challenge 2018, Win a Google Home Max!

Kellen March 12, 2018 23

The 9th annual DL Bracket Challenge is here! We've picked the prize, the teams and brackets are set, and the contest is open for business. This year, we're giving away a Google Home Max, the newest smart speaker from Google. Being the biggest and most...

OnePlus Beta Testing Android 8.1 on OnePlus 5, 5T Right Now

Tim March 12, 2018 4

Owners of a OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T can download the latest beta this week, bringing their phones up to Android 8.1, otherwise known OxygenOS Open Beta 6 for the OP5 and Open Beta 4 for the OP5T. Besides the bump to Android 8.1 OnePlus is incorporating its...

Android Wear Could be Seeing a Rebrand to Wear OS

Tim March 12, 2018 23

During the process of setting up an Android Wear device, a reddit user has spotted something quite peculiar. As you'll see in the screenshot below, Google looks to be testing a new logo for its wearable platform, but that's not even the biggest news here. Also...

Galaxy Note 8, S8, and Galaxy S9 Get Access to Camera-Based Google Lens Experience

Kellen March 12, 2018 15

Back at MWC, Google announced that Google Lens would rollout to Google Photos for everyone (And it did!), but that the camera-based version would also show up on "compatible flagship devices" within the coming weeks. Since that announcement, the Galaxy S8 line...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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