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Google Details Everything New Coming To Google Play Starting Today

Tim July 24, 2024 2

Google announced this morning that the evolution of Google Play is upon us, with the end goal being to transform it into an end-to-end experience that amounts to way more than just a place you get your apps from. To accomplish this goal, Google is introducing...

Fitbit Intros Improved Heart Rate Tracking, Better GPS, and YouTube Music

Tim July 23, 2024 2

Fitbit announced several new features for users today, ranging from improved accuracy for heart rate tracking thanks to Google's machine learning to YouTube Music for Sense 2 and Versa 4 owners specifically. In addition to what we listed above, Fitbit also...

To Speed Up RCS Adoption, Samsung Makes Google Messages New Default

Tim July 23, 2024 21

This year, Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 buyers will notice that Samsung's usually preloaded Messages app is no longer present, and instead, users will simply have the default of Google Messages. Samsung has long loved having its own branded solutions...

Sorry, There’s No More Purchasing TV Shows From Google TV

Tim July 23, 2024 12

Google announced this week that users of Google TV on Google TV-powered devices, Android TV, and the Google TV mobile app will no longer be able to purchase TV shows. For those with a lot of purchased content, don't fret, as your stuff is still accessible in...

T-Mobile Has Free Pickleball Sets Today

Tim July 23, 2024 3

Fancy yourself some pickleball? Well, that'd be you and millions of other people, as it remains the fastest growing sport in the US. This week, T-Mobile is celebrating T-Mobile Tuesday with a free pickleball set, complete with two paddles and a ball. We're...

Google TV Streamer Box Could Replace Your Chromecast Dongle

Tim July 23, 2024 15

It has been years since Google has given customers meaningful Chromecast hardware. We've heard rumblings of a new Chromecast device in the works and even thought we saw its remote last year, but Google I/O came and went with Google giving us nothing. This week...

Last Chance to Get Galaxy Z Fold 6 as Low as $599 ($1420 Off)

Tim July 22, 2024 2

At the time of this writing, you have just over 24 hours to get in on Samsung's pre-order offerings, which is always when you should be buying new Galaxy phones. Trade-in values are the highest, Samsung doubles the storage you get, plus instant credits are...

Pixel 9 in Pink is Right Up Our Alley

Tim July 22, 2024 17

The last time we posted about the Pixel 9 in pink, I was surprised by how many people were vocal about disliking the look of the device. I've never felt so disconnected. We think it's a good looking device, especially in this pink color option. Obviously, we'...

Video: Is This the Galaxy S25 Ultra? (Updated: More Images)

Tim November 26, 2024 17

It was back in September when we got our first rendered look at the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Since then, we haven't seen much. That...

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Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3.1 Update Released With 8 Bug Fixes

Kellen November 24, 2024 17

To finish off the week, Google sent out a last-minute update to the Android 15 QPR1 beta program to take care of any last...

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DOJ Wants Chrome Separated From Google, Threatens Android Too

Kellen November 21, 2024 17

We are continuing to follow the ongoing battle between the Department of Justice and Google after a judge decided that Google...

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Android 16 is Already Here as Developer Preview 1 for Pixel Devices

Kellen November 19, 2024 17

We knew it was coming earlier than ever, but I'm not sure I even expected this early of an Android 16 release, yet here we...

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Samsung Sends Wear OS 5, One UI 6 Watch Update to Older Galaxy Watch Units

Kellen November 19, 2024 17

Back in June of this year, Samsung surprised us a bit by opening up a Wear OS 5 and One UI 6 Watch beta program for Galaxy...

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Report: Google Working on High-End Pixel Laptop

Tim November 18, 2024 17

Detailed in a leaked internal email, it appears that Google is now working on a high-end, Pixel-branded laptop, supposedly...

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Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen November 12, 2024 17

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 17

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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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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