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Google Pixel 5a Makes Its FCC Appearance

Kellen July 8, 2021 5

Knowing that the Pixel 5a 5G is most definitely not cancelled, and Google has confirmed it'll arrive around when last year's Pixel 4a did, it makes sense that evidence of its arrival would trickle in. Today, the Pixel 5a stopped through the FCC, giving us bits...

New Multi-State Antitrust Lawsuit Targets Google Play’s Fees

Tim July 7, 2021 4

According to Bloomberg, multiple states are preparing to launch an antitrust lawsuit against Google, targeting the Google Play fees that the company charges developers for purchases and subscriptions sold inside of apps. Apparently, the belief is that Google,...

OnePlus is Purposefully Throttling App Performance (Update: OnePlus Responds)

Tim July 7, 2021 31

A fascinating report has been published this week, and while it went completely over my head in terms of tech knowledge, it paints a picture that's easy to understand if you're concerned about the overall performance of your OnePlus device. The device at the...

July 2021 Android Security Update Now Available for Google Pixel Phones

Kellen July 7, 2021 10

After missing the Monday release, thanks to the 4th of July weekend, Google has now released the July Android update for its Pixel phones. The new Pixel update - available to the Pixel 3 through Pixel 5 - includes the July security patch and should fix a...

Verizon Adaptive Sound Enters Your System Settings Whether You Like It or Not

Kellen July 7, 2021 16

Verizon began pushing a new update to the Motorola Edge+ earlier in the week and it included a new feature the company had not yet announced. Called "Verizon Adaptive Sound," we were curious what this would introduce, but assumed it was an app Verizon was...

OnePlus is Making Another “Flagship Killer” Phone

Kellen July 7, 2021 12

When OnePlus first kicked things off back in 2014, they captured our attention with clever (and often obnoxious) marketing and by suggesting they would "Never Settle." That slogan has since come back to bite them some, but the "Flagship Killer" description...

Traeger Buys My Beloved MEATER

Tim July 6, 2021 16

Across the wire this morning, the pellet grilling company Traeger, based out of Utah, acquired my beloved MEATER, the company behind one of the best smart meat thermometers on the market. From what Traeger says, MEATER will for now stay as a standalone company...

Samsung Preowned Devices are Now ‘Re-Newed’ Devices

Tim July 6, 2021 15

Samsung announced a rebranding for its range of certified pre-owned devices this week, changing the name to Re-Newed devices. My thoughts? That's not even a word, Samsung. Renewed is, yes, but re-newed is not. Meh. So what is Re-Newed, you may ask? It's the...

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen November 12, 2024 15

Google teased the kick off of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 as coming "soon" at the beginning of the month. Today, they went ahead...

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Pixel Watch November Update Could Release Today (Updated: Yep)

Kellen November 12, 2024 15

The Pixel Watch has had an awkward last month since Google released Wear OS 5 to the Pixel Watch 1 and Pixel Watch 2. After...

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Google Shows Off Unreleased Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band Again

Kellen November 7, 2024 15

Google keeps teasing us by regularly showing off a Pixel Watch band that they just won't release, even though we've begged...

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November 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen November 6, 2024 15

Following up the massive Android 15 update from last month for all of Google's still-supported Pixel devices, we have the...

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Google Play Promo Slashes 30% Off Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro XL

Kellen November 4, 2024 15

Spending money on Google Play isn't something that everyone is going to be down to do on the regular. That said, there are...

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Android 15 QPR2 Beta is Coming Very Soon

Kellen November 1, 2024 15

Even with yesterday's big news about Android 16 shipping months earlier than we are used to, Google is still prepping for the...

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OnePlus 13 is Official With Solid Upgrades in Battery, Processor, Design

Kellen October 31, 2024 15

OnePlus continued its tradition of announcing its new flagship phone for China today with no word of when or if that device...

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Nest Thermostat (4th Gen) Review: A Stunner of a Smart Home Device

Kellen October 29, 2024 15

The new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) arrived in late August as a major upgrade to the previous "Learning" model, as...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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