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Chromecast With Google TV Gets a Decent-Sized Update

Kellen December 7, 2021 18

A fresh update is rolling out today to the Chromecast With Google TV, Google's ridiculously priced dongle that brings you all the smart TV goods in a tiny package at a tiny price. The update carries a big weight and a semi-new security patch. Labeled as Google...

Verizon Galaxy S21 Gets Another November Update, Note 10 Grabs December

Kellen December 7, 2021 9

If you own a Samsung phone, an update always feels right around the corner. For owners of the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy Note 10 lines, today brings you around that corner to freshness. For the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra, Samsung appears to still...

Google Pay on Wear OS Now Available in More Countries

Tim December 7, 2021 1

Google announced this week the expansion of Google Pay on Wear OS into new countries, bringing the total number of supported markets up to 40. Google highlights a few of the newly supported countries as Israel, Kazakhstan, and the Netherlands. Shoutout to the...

Pixel Buds A-Series Update Brings Much Needed Bass Controls and Better Device Switching

Tim December 6, 2021 10

Google is pushing an update to the Pixel Buds A-Series earbuds, which is great timing considering many folks who purchased a new Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro should have a pair of these earbuds for absolutely free. According to Google, we can expect three major...

YouTube Music’s 2021 Recap is Ready for You

Tim December 6, 2021 14

Spotify has its Unwrapped each year for users, so of course, YouTube Music wants its users to have something fun, too. With that said, the YouTube Music 2021 Recap has arrived, turning your music listening stats into a fun and shareable experience. Just like...

Google Fixed a Massive List of Bugs on Pixel Phones This Month

Kellen December 6, 2021 34

In addition to pushing out a Pixel Feature Drop and a regularly scheduled Android security patch today, Google is also using this month's update to fix a massive list of bugs and other changes to Android 12 for its still-supported Pixel phones. There are fixes...

December 2021 Android Security Update Now Available for Google Pixel Phones

Kellen December 6, 2021 21

The monthly update that blesses your Google Pixel phone arrives today, well, for most of you. Google is pushing out the December Android update to Pixel phones from the Pixel 3a up through the Pixel 5a. You'll notice I didn't mention the new Pixel 6 or Pixel 6...

Pluto TV Gets Integrated Into Google TV

Tim December 6, 2021 1

Google detailed this morning that the Pluto TV service is getting integrated deep into Google TV. What does that mean? It means you can now set Pluto TV as your service of choice in the Live TV tab, plus you will now also see Pluto TV recommendations pop up on...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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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