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DEAL: Save $60 When You Pre-Order Galaxy Ring

Tim July 22, 2024 3

When we say that the pre-order period is the best time to buy a Samsung device, we mean all devices, not just phones, tablets, and smartwatches. Samsung's latest wearable, Galaxy Ring, is discounted to a completely reasonable $349, but only if you pre-order it...

Pixel 9 Pro XL Shows Off Updated Samsung Modem, 16GB RAM

Tim July 22, 2024 7

As we inch closer to August 13 and the official announcement for Google's upcoming Pixel 9 lineup, we continue to learn more and more about these devices. For example, the latest leak shows a reported Pixel 9 Pro XL sporting its new Samsung modem and a...

Pre-Order Period Still Best Time to Buy Samsung’s Latest Devices

Tim July 19, 2024 8

Time is running out to pre-order one of Samsung's latest devices. We hate making a big deal about it, but honestly, there's hardly ever a better time to snag a new device from Samsung. Pre-Order Galaxy Z Fold 6 During the pre-order period, trade-in savings are...

Pixel 9’s Satellite SOS Feature Could be Free for Two Years

Tim July 19, 2024 14

We've known about Google cooking up its Satellite SOS feature since early March, with Pixel 9 lineup owners expected to be able to connect to satellites that fly high above earth's surface to provide access to emergency communications in remote locations or...

Samsung Addressing Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Quality Control Issues (Updated)

Tim July 19, 2024 20

With Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, Samsung is reported to be having quality issues, backed up by the fact that pre-orders have either been paused or delivery dates pushed back considerably. There's no one specific reason if you search places like reddit and Android blogs...

And Then Google Announced the Pixel 9 Pro Fold Too

Kellen July 18, 2024 16

Google sure chose to have fun today. After first revealing the design of the Pixel 9 Pro, they followed up that teaser by showing off the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and confirming their next foldable's name. In this new teaser, Google uses Gemini to once again write a...

Android 15 Beta 4 Update is Here as the “Last Scheduled”

Kellen July 18, 2024 6

Following its previously-released schedule, Google has dropped Android 15 Beta 4 on us today. This is the 4th beta update for the next version of Android, which reached "Platform Stability" in the previous Beta 3. We're really closing in on a public, final...

Google Messages Might Soon Stop Compressing Your Images so Much

Tim July 18, 2024 5

Code changes spotted inside of Google Messages point to increased photo quality sharing abilities, and given how much guff Google was giving Apple about supporting RCS, we think it's about time this change was taking effect. Right now, Apple supports iOS 18...

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

Tim November 26, 2024 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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