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Watch Samsung’s Foldables Get Bent, Dunked, and Poked in Stress Tests

Tim October 12, 2021 2

Samsung released a fun video this week, detailing the process its latest foldable devices go through to ensure they're ready for the mass market. If you're some sorta freak and enjoy watching phones getting tortured, I suppose this video is for you. Buncha...

Motorola Edge (2021) Heads to Verizon With Cheaper Price

Kellen October 12, 2021 5

Motorola announced a new Edge phone back in August and I have no idea if anyone bought it. At the time, it was priced pretty well, down to $500. However, the price increased to $700 shortly after and then faded away from our memories. It's returning today...

Here are Google’s Fun Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Color Names

Kellen October 11, 2021 36

When the original Pixel phone launched, Google kicked off a naming scheme that is without a doubt my favorite in the industry. While Samsung often takes the fancier, more colorful route that includes elements or space terms or rich descriptors, Google decided...

Here’s Everything New in the Upgraded $79 Pixel Stand

Tim October 11, 2021 12

We've known that an upgraded Pixel Stand charger is coming for a bit now, but besides an improved charging speed, we were still curious what else a new charger may offer. Thanks to a new leak, we have our answer. According to newly leaked marketing materials,...

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Google TV Gets Profiles for Multiple Users

Kellen October 11, 2021 7

Google TV, the Android TV alternative that powers the cute little Chromecast with Google TV unit, is getting the feature you've been asking for. Google announced today that Google TV profiles are here, giving you and your entire household the personalized...

‘Pixel Pass’ Monthly Subscription Gets You Pixel Phone, Fi, and Google Services for Fixed Price

Tim October 11, 2021 25

Details of a new Google offering are hitting the web, with something called Pixel Pass expected to make its debut alongside the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. What is Pixel Pass? It's yet another monthly subscription for your life, one that includes everything...

Google’s Pixel 6 Phones Will Get 5 Years of Updates

Kellen October 9, 2021 49

We learned a lot of new about the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, thanks to a retailer slip-up that confirmed a majority of the big features Google is likely to talk about on October 19. For those of us who have tracked system and security updates on Android over the...

The Massive Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Retail Feature Leak is Here

Kellen October 9, 2021 66

Thanks to a retailer giving up the goods earlier than I can imagine Google was hoping for, several details of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have now been confirmed. While we aren't talking about a precise specs list, we certainly know several of the standout...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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