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OK, the Pixel 9 is $250 Off, So Do That

Kellen November 21, 2024 4

Black Friday deals are everywhere and keeping track of them all isn't always easy because prices can fluctuate. For example, Google has slashed $150 off every single non-foldable Pixel 9 device, including the Pixel 9 Pro models. Its retail partners are...

Google Reportedly Cancels Pixel Tablet 2

Kellen November 21, 2024 13

The thought of a Pixel Tablet 2 arriving in the near future isn't one I've had often, if I'm being honest. The return to the tablet world by Google with the Pixel Tablet didn't exactly win me over, as the device lacked important specs, struggled to fulfill its...

DOJ Wants Chrome Separated From Google, Threatens Android Too

Kellen November 21, 2024 26

We are continuing to follow the ongoing battle between the Department of Justice and Google after a judge decided that Google is a monopolist in how it distributes Google Search. In October, the DOJ filed a broad outline for proposals it thought a judge should...

OnePlus Black Friday Deals: OnePlus 12 at $250 Off is an Incredible Price

Kellen November 21, 2024 2

With such a late Black Friday this year, most brands and retailers opened up their deals today to give them a full week+ of play. OnePlus is one of those brands that went live and they are offering pretty incredible prices on their phones and earbuds and...

Google Store Black Friday Deals: Pixel Watch 3 Now Starts at $279 ($70 Off)

Tim November 21, 2024 6

We have been waiting patiently for Google to make its Black Friday deals live, after the company announced what the deals would be earlier this month. Real quick, that was kinda rude, Google. With that said, the deals are now live, with decent savings on the...

Pixel 9’s Awesome New Setup Process is Coming to Other Android Phones

Kellen November 20, 2024 1

When you setup a new phone, that process isn't something you are likely to think about ever again because you (hopefully) only have to make your way through it a single time. The thing is, that one time through shouldn't bring anxiety to new levels or make you...

DEAL: Ditch Your Old Galaxy Watch, Get $410 Off the Galaxy Watch Ultra

Kellen November 20, 2024 14

The Samsung Black Friday deals are really starting to ramp up before we hit the official shopping weekend, and that means top discounts on some of their best devices. The Galaxy Watch Ultra is one of those, at least in my opinion, since it surprisingly won me...

Your 2024 YouTube Music Recap is Inbound

Tim November 20, 2024 5

Upon opening YouTube Music this morning to jam out to my moody PNW alternative emo rock, I was greeted by my 2024 Recap. I suppose it's already that time of year. These recaps highlight what should be your favorite tracks of 2024, along with other observations...

Latest US Wireless Carrier Report Shows T-Mobile Dominating Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 10, 2025 5

Do industry reports on the state of the US wireless carrier situation matter much? Probably not to most of us. For many, we'...

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January 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 7, 2025 5

The first update for Google's line-up of Pixel devices has arrived for 2025, with builds for all still-supported Pixels from...

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Galaxy S25 Reservations Open, Save Up to $1250!

Tim January 6, 2025 5

Samsung's reservations for the upcoming Galaxy S25 series are now live. For those who reserve during the period leading up to...

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Gemini Coming to Google TV in 2025

Tim January 6, 2025 5

Google announced this week at CES that Gemini is making its way to Google TV in 2025. This is done with a combination of...

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2025 Will be a Good Year for Android

Tim January 2, 2025 5

It's a new year, so let's start getting our hopes up for 2025, only to have them possibly crushed by who knows what. I will...

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10 Android Stories That Stuck Out in 2024, Plus Some Blunders

Kellen December 31, 2024 5

To take us into 2025, it only seemed right to look back at 2024 in some way. While 2024 was mostly business as usual for the...

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Review: Pixel Watch 3’s Performance Loop Band is Solid, Just Expensive

Kellen December 30, 2024 5

At no point in this site's history have we tracked a watch band in the way we did the new Performance Loop Band for the Pixel...

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For 2025, Google Needs to Make the Pixel Watch More Durable

Kellen December 26, 2024 5

Google's Pixel Watch is still one of the best looking smartwatches on the market, with excellent Fitbit integration and a...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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