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European Retailer Details Surprisingly Reasonable Pixel 6 Pricing

Tim October 6, 2021 54

We're so close to the release of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Because of this, it's only natural that leaks from retailers would begin, with a German retailer potentially spilling the beans on the price of the smaller Pixel 6. With expectations set that...

We’re Glad to See Android 12’s Theme Engine in Samsung’s Latest One UI Beta

Tim October 6, 2021 6

I downloaded and installed the latest One UI 4 beta onto my Galaxy S21 Ultra yesterday and was pleasantly surprised to see Android 12's best feature. Honestly, I didn't expect Samsung to build in Google's new wallpaper-powered theme engine into One UI, but...

Google Maps Will Now Show You Most Fuel-Efficient Routes

Tim October 6, 2021 10

Google is looking to help users lessen their carbon footprint using Google Maps, now showing more fuel-efficient routes that may add time to your trips, but will help use less gas and in turn save you some dough. According to Google, "Maps will let you choose...

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 is $40 Off Today, So Buy One

Kellen October 5, 2021 8

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, the best Wear OS smartwatch you can buy for the next year, is fresh enough still that we're surprised by a deal on it. Since there is a really nice deal on it today, consider us shocked. The Galaxy Watch 4 (the non-Classic model) in...

You Can Now Add Philo to Google TV’s Live Tab

Tim October 5, 2021 2

Following the news from earlier this year that Sling TV customers could integrate their live channel lineup into Google TV's Live tab, Philo customers can now also get in on this same action. This move allows you to have Philo's live channels displayed...

New Nest Cam Indoor and Floodlight Models Up for Purchase

Tim October 5, 2021 6

Nest's latest offerings, the Nest Cam Indoor (wired) and Nest Cam with Floodlight are up for purchase on the Google Store. For pricing, it's $99 for the wired indoor cam and $279 for the Floodlight model. For the Indoor unit, which comes in four colors, specs...

OnePlus Shows Us OxygenOS 12 and Its Refreshed UI

Kellen October 5, 2021 5

OnePlus, as you likely know, is going through some changes at the moment. They are now a sub-brand of OPPO and their software teams are basically one-and-the-same, where they'll share codebase and (hopefully) pump out updates and more stable builds more often....

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Arrive October 19!

Kellen October 5, 2021 93

It's official! Google just set October 19 as the date that they'll show off the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Two weeks from now, folks! For now, you can head over to this link where the event will take place, hit the spacebar to "change moods," and download the...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 54

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 54

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 54

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 54

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 54

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 54

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 54

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 54

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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