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Samsung, Google Commit to Qi2 Supported Devices in 2025

Tim January 6, 2025 4

It was in late 2023 when the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) provided details on the Qi2 standard, and this week from CES, we're getting confirmation that more devices that support this updated standard will be made available to purchase. The biggest Android...

Latest One UI 7 Beta Update Rolling Out, Plenty of Bug Fixes Inside

Tim January 6, 2025 1

A fresh One UI 7 beta update is rolling out to supported Galaxy devices, labeled as software version ZXLJ. Inside, there are only two "new" features, but a long list of bug fixes and improvements. This is what we expect from beta builds, so hats off to Samsung...

Fubo, Hulu + Live TV Getting Combined and Disney Will Own It

Tim January 6, 2025 10

It was announced this morning that Fubo and Hulu + Live TV are getting combined into a single business. Once the dust has settled, Disney will be the majority owner while leading it will be the existing Fubo management team. And to ensure this doesn't get...

Gemini Coming to Google TV in 2025

Tim January 6, 2025 2

Google announced this week at CES that Gemini is making its way to Google TV in 2025. This is done with a combination of software and new hardware getting added to devices in 2025, which should lead to an improved AI-powered experience. As detailed, 2025 smart...

These Pixel 10 Concept Renders are Just… Whoa

Tim January 4, 2025 46

We just got done discussing why 2025 was going to be a good thing for Android and that was before we spotted these concept renders of the Pixel 10 Pro. Call me crazy, but I kinda hope this is it. From the mind of designer 4RMD, what we have here is essentially...

Friday Question: What Does Your Android Phone Need to Have These Days?

Tim January 3, 2025 40

The needs of consumers tend to evolve over time, whether we want them to or not. For example, I still see people claim they need expandable storage, even though there are so many alternatives to built-in storage these days. However, who am I to argue with what...

Gemini-Powered Smart Glasses Already on Kickstarter for $209 (Updated)

Tim January 3, 2025 4

This week is full of news concerning technology you put on your face, so here's a bit more for you. Over on Kickstarter, you can back a project that puts Gemini (but also ChatGPT and Claude) into a pair of glasses. Think Ray-Ban's Meta smart glasses, but not...

DEAL: Galaxy S24 Ultra is Down to Lowest Price Again ($850 Off)

Tim January 3, 2025 7

January 22 is fast approaching, which means it's time for Samsung to start clearing the shelves of last year's inventory and make way for the new stuff. To do so, we're seeing the Galaxy S24 Ultra down to its well priced low of $449, thanks to a combo of...

Latest US Wireless Carrier Report Shows T-Mobile Dominating Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 10, 2025 7

Do industry reports on the state of the US wireless carrier situation matter much? Probably not to most of us. For many, we'...

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January 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 7, 2025 7

The first update for Google's line-up of Pixel devices has arrived for 2025, with builds for all still-supported Pixels from...

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Galaxy S25 Reservations Open, Save Up to $1250!

Tim January 6, 2025 7

Samsung's reservations for the upcoming Galaxy S25 series are now live. For those who reserve during the period leading up to...

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Gemini Coming to Google TV in 2025

Tim January 6, 2025 7

Google announced this week at CES that Gemini is making its way to Google TV in 2025. This is done with a combination of...

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2025 Will be a Good Year for Android

Tim January 2, 2025 7

It's a new year, so let's start getting our hopes up for 2025, only to have them possibly crushed by who knows what. I will...

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10 Android Stories That Stuck Out in 2024, Plus Some Blunders

Kellen December 31, 2024 7

To take us into 2025, it only seemed right to look back at 2024 in some way. While 2024 was mostly business as usual for the...

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Review: Pixel Watch 3’s Performance Loop Band is Solid, Just Expensive

Kellen December 30, 2024 7

At no point in this site's history have we tracked a watch band in the way we did the new Performance Loop Band for the Pixel...

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For 2025, Google Needs to Make the Pixel Watch More Durable

Kellen December 26, 2024 7

Google's Pixel Watch is still one of the best looking smartwatches on the market, with excellent Fitbit integration and a...

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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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