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Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Devices, Including Pixel 9

Tim August 29, 2024 5

Last week, Google released Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1, but didn't include the Pixel 9 lineup. That has now changed, sort of. Beta 1.1 is now available for all Pixel devices dating back to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, with apparent exception to the Pixel 9 Pro and...

Gemini-Powered Gmail Q&A Comes to Android

Tim August 29, 2024 3

Gmail has a relatively robust search feature, but what if you could literally ask a question to your inbox and have it spit out results? Google is introducing this exact feature with Gmail Q&A, a Gemini-powered function that allows Gmail users to utilize...

Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6 Get Latest Security Patch

Tim August 29, 2024 2

Samsung's latest foldable devices, Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, are now receiving the August security patch. Related: Fold 6 Review | Flip 6 Review The changelog also speaks of performance improvements, but that's rather vague and unhelpful. Should...

Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL Review: Choice is Great, So Are These Phones

Kellen August 29, 2024 56

The launch of the Pixel 9 series is without a doubt the biggest for Google in many years. Instead of giving us two phones - one Pro, one non-Pro - they gave us 4 phones to try to decide between, all of which have been massively redesigned. There's the regular...

DEAL: Galaxy Watch Ultra $350 Off With Trades, Watch 7 is $250 Off

Kellen August 28, 2024 6

The Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7 have been available for some time, yet Samsung has continued to keep discounts heavy on them if you have another smartwatch to trade-in. We're talking $350 off the Galaxy Watch Ultra or $250 off the Galaxy Watch 7,...

Pixel 9 Pro Fold Gets Factory Images Prior to Launch

Kellen August 28, 2024 5

For those of you who ordered a Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google has gone ahead and uploaded both factory image and OTA files for it. Since your pre-orders should arrive around September 4, these file uploads are right on time. Like we said when they did the same for...

Pixel 9 Review: Yup, It’s That Good

Tim August 28, 2024 23

To say that I have been waiting for a phone like the Pixel 9 from Google for many years feels like an understatement, but I didn't know I needed this particular phone until I saw the first leaks of its design back in January of this year. At that time, we had...

Gmail App Gets Quicker Reply Feature Without Opening New Screen

Kellen August 27, 2024 8

This week, Google showed off its new quick reply in Gmail feature that is rolling out soon to your app on Android. The big change here is that replying to an email will no longer take you out of the email you were reading and into a new screen, which at least...

Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3.1 Update Released With 8 Bug Fixes

Kellen November 24, 2024 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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