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Weekly Recap: Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review, Update Bricking Pixel Watches

Tim September 27, 2024 1

It was another busy week for us, filled with reviews, new Samsung devices, as well as smartwatch updates. The highlights are of course our Pixel 9 Pro Fold review, Pixel Buds 2 Pro review, as well as our first impressions post on the new Google TV Streamer...

Gmail’s Smart Reply Gemini Injection Now Live

Tim September 27, 2024 2

Gmail's Smart Reply feature has received its Gemini upgrade this week, just like Google said it would earlier this month. Now, when supported users go to respond to an email, they will be prompted with contextually aware replies to use via Gemini. "After...

Pixel Watch’s Wear OS 5 Update Pulled Following Soft Bricks

Tim September 27, 2024 14

We are seeing reports that Google has pulled the Wear OS 5 update for Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 owners, following an issue with the software that is essentially bricking devices for a small number of users. We sadly even have one of our own readers...

Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review: An Excellent Foldable That’s Tempting Me

Kellen September 26, 2024 25

Google certainly went big this year when it comes to smartphone releases and choices. Not only did they give us a Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL, we've got a 4th option - they gave us their newest foldable, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. This is Google's...

Samsung’s New Galaxy Tab S10+ and S10 Ultra Official, No More Snapdragon

Kellen September 26, 2024 16

Samsung is having itself a new product week and has not only announced the Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy Watch FE, they unveiled new tablets too. The Galaxy Tab S10+ and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra are official with big screens, new chipsets, and big prices. These new...

Galaxy S24 FE, Watch FE LTE Announced and Now Up for Pre-Order

Tim September 26, 2024 2

Samsung has two new Galaxy FE devices aimed at dominating the mid-range this week. There's the Galaxy S24 FE and the Galaxy Watch FE LTE. Both devices are now up for pre-order, with the S24 FE priced starting at $649 and the Watch FE LTE starting at $249. The...

Google Says It’s Final Call for $760 Trades Toward Pixel 9 Pro

Kellen September 25, 2024 8

This is apparently it, according to Google - the "final call" for $760 off the Pixel 9 series with trades is upon us. You have until the end of the month to take advantage of potentially bloated trade values before they dip, likely forever. Google is...

Google Still Working to Solve Pixel Watch Repairability Puzzle

Tim September 25, 2024 3

Those who have owned a Pixel Watch and had to deal with the warranty and repair process are likely aware that one does not simply repair a Pixel Watch. Instead of repairing cracked screens, it appears easier for Google to simply send replacement devices, but...

Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3.1 Update Released With 8 Bug Fixes

Kellen November 24, 2024 3

To finish off the week, Google sent out a last-minute update to the Android 15 QPR1 beta program to take care of any last...

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DOJ Wants Chrome Separated From Google, Threatens Android Too

Kellen November 21, 2024 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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