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Anker Intros Smaller 2nd-Gen Nano II GaN Chargers, Start at $29

Tim May 24, 2021 8

Anker is back with its second generation of GaN (Gallium Nitride) chargers, with the 30W option available for order on Amazon and Anker's own website starting this morning. If you weren't familiar, Anker's original GaN chargers were already super small yet...

Google Updates Google Photos to Deal With the End of Free Storage

Kellen May 24, 2021 14

The end of Google Photos as a free backup solution for your future photo history is days away. On June 1, Google Photos will no longer allow you to backup every single photo you take at high quality, unless you are OK with it counting towards your free Google...

Powered by Whitechapel and Running Android 12, Pixel 6 Could be Google’s Masterpiece

Tim May 24, 2021 157

Ask me a few months ago and I tell you I'm not entirely sure Google is releasing a new Pixel device in the second half of 2021. I wasn't overly convinced the company was going to keep pumping money into its smartphone business, as Google has a history of...

Verizon has Free Google Play Pass for You

Kellen May 24, 2021 6

Google Play Pass launched in late 2019 as Google's subscription service that gave users access to hundreds of apps and games for the price of $4.99/mo. It's still around, if you didn't know, and has seen its catalog grow to more than 800 apps with a yearly...

It’s a Day of $250 Off the 256GB Galaxy S21 Ultra and S21+

Kellen May 24, 2021 5

At this point in the life of the Galaxy S21 series, Samsung and its retail partners are giving you few reasons to ever consider 128GB models of the S21, S21+, or S21 Ultra. All involved parties continue to push discounts of these fabulous phones, only the...

Verizon Updating Galaxy Z Fold 2 With May Security Patch

Tim May 21, 2021 4

The world's best smartphone, Galaxy Z Fold 2, is receiving the May security patch on Verizon's network. On top of the May patch, Verizon also lists performance improvements, as well as enhancements to Quick Share. Galaxy Z Fold 2 owners will have an updated...

Pixel 6 CAD Renders Also Quite Hot

Tim May 21, 2021 45

We've already seen quite a bit of the Pixel 6 Pro by now. There was the initial renders that everyone flipped their lids over (both positively and negatively), then there was the updated renders just yesterday. Now we get to see the smaller Pixel 6, and for...

Qualcomm to Offer Regular Neural Net API Updates for Android

Tim May 20, 2021 2

Qualcomm announced today that starting later this year, in partnership with Google, it will start offering regular updates for the Neural Net API (NNAPI) on Android devices. These updates are detailed to come to Snapdragon-powered devices via Google Play...

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen November 12, 2024 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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