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Question of the Day: Did Google Really Improve the Pixel 6 Fingerprint Reader?

Kellen November 17, 2021 93

Google issued a surprise update yesterday to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro without providing any info around it. However, last night, we noticed that Verizon shared the details, suggesting that the tiny 15MB update was here to fix the Pixel 6's slow and finnicky...

There’s a New Moto Watch, But Not the One You Want

Kellen November 16, 2021 4

As much history as there is surrounding the Motorola name, the company has mostly been reduced at this point to a device maker who pumps out mid-range phones every other month and then licenses its name to companies who want to make accessories. Today, one of...

Google Releases New November Updates for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro (Updated)

Kellen November 16, 2021 68

Google just pushed out two new November Android builds for its Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones this morning, in a mid-month release we don't often see. For both phones, we have builds of SD1A.210817.037 and SD1A.210817.037.A1, where that A1 build is specific to...

Verizon’s Number Share Lets Alexa Become Your New Home Phone

Kellen November 16, 2021 3

Have you always dreamed of being able to use Amazon's Alexa to make calls for you, calls that would show up on the other end as coming from your Verizon number? Or maybe another dream included receiving calls to your personal Verizon number through an Echo...

Google Maps Gets New Area Busyness Feature, More in Latest Updates

Tim November 16, 2021 3

Google Maps is bringing a few new features this month, just in time for the holiday craziness. They are introducing a new Area Busyness feature, expanding the Pickup with Google Maps feature, as well as displaying price ranges for dining spots based on...

Buy From Samsung, Pick Up From Best Buy With New ‘Get It Today’ Tool

Tim November 16, 2021 3

Samsung and Best Buy have partnered to launch a new shopping tool called Get It Today. As the name suggests, you'll be able to shop Samsung's online store, buy items, then select your local Best Buy as a pickup location. This allows you to get your purchased...

Verizon Starts Pushing One UI 4 Update to Galaxy S21 on Day 1 (Updated: More!)

Kellen November 15, 2021 29

Samsung announced this morning that it is ready to start rolling out One UI 4 and Android 12 to the Galaxy S21 line and Verizon has quickly joined the party. All three of its Galaxy S21 devices should see the update as early as today. The update is hitting the...

So About That Pixel Foldable…

Tim November 15, 2021 18

According to the latest intel, that rumored Pixel Foldable device, the one many seemed to be hyped and waiting for, won't be coming anytime soon. This is relatively surprising news, as the stars were aligning on what could have been a special device,...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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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