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Android 15 Hits AOSP Today, Pixel Phones Update in “Coming Weeks”

Kellen September 3, 2024 1

Android 15 is stable and has officially been released, only not on your device just yet. Google pushed Android 15 to AOSP, meaning the code is stable enough for public consumption once your phone maker adopts it and then prepares it as an update. We're not...

5 New Android Features are Here: Music in Circle to Search, Chrome Read Aloud, More

Kellen September 3, 2024 2

Google is giving us a bit of a mini-Feature Drop this week for Android with the announcement of 5 new features you'll soon be playing with. And no, this isn't a Pixel exclusive thing and is instead for the majority of folks who own almost any Android device,...

Report: Pixel 9a Gets Tensor G4 Chip, Older Exynos Modem

Tim September 3, 2024 3

Pixel 9 series sports the new Tensor G4 chipset along with an updated Exynos modem. In our testing, things have been very smooth, with solid overall device and cellular performance. According to a new report, we now have an idea of what Google plans to with...

Mobvoi is Finally Releasing Wear OS 4 Updates as Wear OS 5 Begins Rollout

Kellen September 3, 2024 2

Mobvoi first released the TicWatch Pro 5 towards the back half of 2023 and then followed it up with the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro in May of this year. The watches are certainly filled with proper specs, but they've always been behind in software. Mobvoi weirdly...

Weekly Recap: Lots of Pixel Reviews, Pixel 9a Sighting

Tim August 30, 2024 1

We haven't done a weekly recap in years possibly, but with so much happening this week, we want to ensure you have a chance to see it all before you take off for the long weekend. This week we reviewed new devices (Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and...

Chefs Rejoice, Google Clock Getting New Timers Widget

Tim August 30, 2024 7

I don't know about y'all, but when I'm in the kitchen, I set a lot of timers. Most of the time I'm using the Nest Hub, but if I'm heading outside and manning the Blackstone or barbecuing something on the Weber, I'll set the timers on my phone. News of a new...

DEAL: Galaxy Z Fold 6’s Top Model is $1,440 Off With Trade, 1TB Upgrade

Kellen August 30, 2024 6

A holiday shopping weekend is upon us and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 deals are still looking spicy even after the device has been on the market for several weeks. For those loving the idea of a big foldable, the Fold 6 is somehow still $1,200 off from select trade-...

Verizon Customers Get Satellite Messaging Later This Year

Tim August 30, 2024 3

Verizon announced a partnership with Skylo this week, a Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) communications provider. The goal of the partnership is to provide access to satellite messaging for customers, but also continue to innovate in the satellite IoT technology...

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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