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The New Pixel Stand Ditches Pre-Order Status

Kellen December 13, 2021 12

With the launch of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, Google introduced a new Pixel Stand for faster wireless charging with a new look. The new Pixel Stand (2nd Gen) wasn't available right away, though, but did eventually go up for pre-order. After being in pre-...

Galaxy Watch 4 is $50 Off Again, Plus You Get a Free $10 Gift Card

Kellen December 13, 2021 3

The price of the Galaxy Watch 4 from Samsung has jumped up and down from the minute it launched earlier this year. We've seen deals as big as $70 off and then at $40 off, but today it's back to $50 off with an added bonus tossed in to sweeten this last minute...

Play Your Android Games on PC, Coming in 2022

Tim December 10, 2021 7

Announced via the annual Game Awards ceremony, Google says that coming soon in 2022, mobile gamers will be able to play their favorite mobile games on PC via the release of Google Play Games on PC. From what's detailed, this Google Play Games app will feature...

Google Photos Gets Updated Multi-Select UI in Latest Stable Build

Tim December 10, 2021 3

Hitting Android phones this week is a change in the Google Photos app that I'm loving so far. The change blends perfectly with Android 12 and Material You, so I'm hoping to see more changes like this pop up in other Google apps. Available in build 5.70.0....

Only a Few More Days for That December Update, Pixel 6 Owners (Updated)

Kellen December 10, 2021 40

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro owners likely weren't happy to see that this month's Android update for their phones wouldn't arrive alongside the other Pixel phones. A week delay, even if only a week, is never a fun thing, especially if you just bought your new high-...

Verizon Ends Year With More Super Fast 5G Than Expected, Have You Found It?

Kellen December 9, 2021 18

Verizon decided years ago to go all-in on 5G mmW, the fastest type of 5G that they could pop up on a little tower of a corner block in a city and demonstrate stupidly fast speedtests through in order to sell us on a 5G future. I'm still not sure they made the...

Google Says ‘911 Bug’ Caused by Microsoft Teams, Fix Inbound

Tim December 9, 2021 5

Google is asking anyone running Android 10+ on their phone that has Microsoft's Teams app installed, but isn't logged in and actively using the app, to uninstall it right away. As discovered recently, there's a bug that is making it impossible to call 911 for...

Surprise YouTube TV Channel Additions Include Game Show Network and getTV

Tim December 9, 2021 7

Still not formally announced, it appears that YouTube TV is getting two new channels this week: The Game Show Network and GetTV. I can confirm the addition of these channels, as I checked my own lineup and saw them there, with an episode of America Says...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 7

Here's a quick question: What phone are you currently using? It's a simple question, but the answers can vary so greatly...

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Android Automotive’s Android 15 Update Brings Much Needed Improvements

Kellen September 16, 2024 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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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