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Chrome for Android Gets Price Tracking, Google Lens Shopping

Kellen December 16, 2021 4

Google Chrome is picking up a couple of sweet features on Android this week that would have been super handy a few weeks ago...before we all had our holiday shopping done. Hey, better late than never! The first big feature is price tracking through Chrome on...

Alien: Isolation Now Out on Android, Priced at $15

Tim December 16, 2021 9

Alien: Isolation, the horror game I still can't bring myself to play a second time, is now available on Android and iOS devices. Ported by Feral Interactive, the title is priced at $14.99, but do note that it includes all 7 DLC titles at no extra cost. Before...

OnePlus Buds Z2 Bring Affordable ANC to Your Ears for $99

Kellen December 16, 2021 4

OnePlus announced a fresh pair of true wireless earbuds today called the OnePlus Buds Z2. These are the follow-up to the budget-friendly OnePlus Buds Z, only we have a big upgrade this time - ANC or active noise cancellation. Overall, the OnePlus Buds Z2 offer...

If There’s a Google Pixel Watch, These Would be the Watch Faces

Kellen December 15, 2021 20

The rumors of a Google-made Pixel Watch have heated up from time to time, with Google even acknowledging that they were serious about making a smartwatch in 2016, only to cancel it because, well, it would have been terrible. Not making their first watch at...

Pixel 6 Pro Still Believed to Get Face Unlock, But Not the Pixel 6

Tim December 15, 2021 23

Many were surprised when the new Pixel 6 lineup launched without a Face Unlock feature, as it was believed that Google would include an additional sort of biometric security beyond just a fingerprint reader on the phones. When we found out there'd by no Face...

The Galaxy Nexus Launched 10 Years Ago Today

Kellen December 15, 2021 42

Yes, time still flies and you are OK in being shocked at the Galaxy Nexus being the phone we all obsessed over a full 10 years ago. On December 15, 2011, Verizon and Google and Samsung released the Galaxy Nexus 4G LTE, a mostly terrible phone that we couldn't...

DEAL: Both SHIELD TV Models Get $20 Discount, Now Start at $129

Tim December 14, 2021 7

For what's assumed to be a limited time, buyers can snag either the SHIELD TV or SHIELD TV Pro from NVIDIA at Amazon and Best Buy for $20 off the usual prices, bringing the Android TV-powered box to a starting price of just $129. Having used the SHIELD TV...

Wear OS 3 Gets a First Look Without Samsung’s Skin

Kellen December 14, 2021 8

Wear OS 3 is still very much a Samsung exclusive version of Google's wearable OS, where only the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic have it on-device. Google has suggested that other watchmakers will be able to put Wear OS 3 on their own devices in 2022...

Android Automotive’s Android 15 Update Brings Much Needed Improvements

Kellen September 16, 2024 8

Google is preparing a big Android Automotive update that appears to introduce several major changes to the platform. They...

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Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 is Here for Pixel Devices

Kellen September 12, 2024 8

You are all still waiting for the official release of Android 15 on Pixel devices, which should drop within the next several...

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Pixel Watch 3 Review: Bigger and Mostly the Same

Kellen September 11, 2024 8

Google announced its 3rd generation Pixel Watch a few weeks back in two sizes for the first time, with new features added to...

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Three Reasons Pixel 9 Series is Worth the Upgrade

Tim September 10, 2024 8

We came across a post online recently that shared an opinion on the Pixel 9 series, saying that it was "too d*mn expensive"...

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Galaxy S24 One UI 6.1.1 Update Lands in US

Kellen September 9, 2024 8

When Samsung announced a week ago that it was (finally) ready to release the long-awaited One UI 6.1.1 update for most of its...

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Verizon Reduces Autopay Discount by 50% on Older Plans to Get You to Switch

Kellen September 4, 2024 8

Verizon has a new move to try and get you out of your older unlimited plan and onto their current offerings, known as myPlan....

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September 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen September 3, 2024 8

Google just told us that Android 15 won't arrive on your Pixel phone for a few more weeks, so before that happens, they went...

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

Kellen September 3, 2024 8

Android 15 is stable and has officially been released, only not on your device just yet. Google pushed Android 15 to AOSP,...

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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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