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Verizon Family App Offers Location Sharing and More, Free to Postpaid Customers

Tim October 24, 2024 3

Verizon Family is officially launched after being tested since at least the mid part of this year. With the app, Verizon customers can keep an eye on their family members with real-time location sharing, as well as other safety features. Free to all postpaid...

Download: Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 Released for Pixel Devices

Kellen October 23, 2024 4

Google just released the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 for your Pixel device and it is time to update. Like with previous Android 15 QPR1 builds, Google has released factory image and OTA files for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel...

Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 Chips Get a Wonderful iPhone 16 Pro Comparison

Kellen October 23, 2024 12

The Pixel 9 series is without a doubt a success from Google even without knowing sales numbers, mostly because they feel like complete packages with meaningful improvements over previous models that took care of several lingering issues on older Pixel phones....

DEAL: Pixel Tablet Down to $275 on Amazon ($125 Off)

Tim October 23, 2024 6

Google fans who have yet to snag a Pixel Tablet should do so on Amazon this week, with the Android-powered tablet down to a solid low of just $275. That's $125 off the usual price. This is the tablet only and doesn't come with the speaker dock, but that can be...

AT&T Opens Up Free Trial for 30 Days, No Credit Card Required

Kellen October 23, 2024 1

Well over a year ago, we wrote up a guide on how you could try all of the major US carriers for free with no commitment or credit cards, for the most part. Weirdly, AT&T did not offer a free trial at that time, so we pointed you to Cricket Wireless as a...

Galaxy AI Language Support Hits 20 With New Additions

Tim October 23, 2024

Samsung announced newly supported languages for Galaxy AI this week, with the aim being that by the time 2024 ends, there'll be a list of 20 supported languages in total. As of right now, there are 16 languages to choose from in supported areas. Samsung says,...

T-Mobile Gives Up Some 5G mmW Spectrum Because It’s Use is so Limited

Kellen October 22, 2024 4

T-Mobile appears to be done with any 5G mmWave expansion and has been given permission by the FCC to release some of the spectrum it owns. They don't see a future where they need (or want) to deploy more 5G mmWave into the areas they were once promising to. In...

DEAL: Galaxy Watch Ultra Hits Crazy Low of $172 With Trade-in, Instant Discounts

Tim October 22, 2024 7

Galaxy Watch Ultra is down to a crazy new low of $172, thanks to a combo of instant discounts and enhanced trade-in values. Last we saw, Galaxy Watch Ultra had an all time low of $249, so here's another $75+ off, which is hopefully enough to convince a few...

DOJ Wants Chrome Separated From Google, Threatens Android Too

Kellen November 21, 2024 7

We are continuing to follow the ongoing battle between the Department of Justice and Google after a judge decided that Google...

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Android 16 is Already Here as Developer Preview 1 for Pixel Devices

Kellen November 19, 2024 7

We knew it was coming earlier than ever, but I'm not sure I even expected this early of an Android 16 release, yet here we...

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Samsung Sends Wear OS 5, One UI 6 Watch Update to Older Galaxy Watch Units

Kellen November 19, 2024 7

Back in June of this year, Samsung surprised us a bit by opening up a Wear OS 5 and One UI 6 Watch beta program for Galaxy...

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Report: Google Working on High-End Pixel Laptop

Tim November 18, 2024 7

Detailed in a leaked internal email, it appears that Google is now working on a high-end, Pixel-branded laptop, supposedly...

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Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen November 12, 2024 7

Google teased the kick off of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 as coming "soon" at the beginning of the month. Today, they went ahead...

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Pixel Watch November Update Could Release Today (Updated: Yep)

Kellen November 12, 2024 7

The Pixel Watch has had an awkward last month since Google released Wear OS 5 to the Pixel Watch 1 and Pixel Watch 2. After...

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Google Shows Off Unreleased Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band Again

Kellen November 7, 2024 7

Google keeps teasing us by regularly showing off a Pixel Watch band that they just won't release, even though we've begged...

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November 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen November 6, 2024 7

Following up the massive Android 15 update from last month for all of Google's still-supported Pixel devices, we have the...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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