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$10/Month Ad-Supported HBO Max Tier Confirmed, Excludes Same-Day Movie Premieres

Tim May 19, 2021 8

WarnerMedia, overlords of HBO Max, confirmed this week that an ad-supported tier is headed to the streaming service, priced at $9.99/month. That's $5 off of the usual $14.99/month ad-free option. While that's super groovy and obviously allows more folks to get...

Here’s Everything New Coming to Google Photos

Tim May 19, 2021 7

This week, Google announced new features for Google Photos, one of which we touched on very briefly during the flurry of announcements yesterday. Rolling out over the course of this year, Photos users will see Locked Folders (finally!), Cinematic Moments (an...

Google Pixel 6 Spotted in Android 12 Beta

Kellen May 19, 2021 25

While we're all playing with this new Android 12 Beta and enjoying its Material You fanciness, diggers of code are finding hidden items within that could shape our future hardware decisions. As an example, Google has apparently been quite loose with leaving...

Google Details Load of Helpful Features Coming to Google Maps

Tim May 18, 2021 7

Google announced a solid lineup of new features headed to Google Maps this year at this week's Google I/O. Whether it's helping you get to your destination more safely or to help you avoid crowds, Maps has been evolving at a rapid pace and we're here for it....

What’s New in Android 12 Beta 1!

Kellen May 18, 2021 41

Alright, so we have spent the past couple of hours with the Android 12 Beta 1 and are ready to start sharing our findings. There are some big changes to be aware of, including a brief preview of the Material You experience that will take over Pixel phones, but...

Wear OS is Getting a YouTube Music App and Spotify is Adding Offline Music to Theirs

Kellen May 18, 2021 10

I know this isn't the biggest bit of news from Google I/O today, but we need to make sure all of you Wear OS users saw it. YouTube Music is finally coming to watches after all this time. That's right, non-Wear OS users who are out of the loop, Google has not...

Download Android 12 Beta for Your OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro (Update: Don’t Do It!)

Tim May 18, 2021 4

The Android 12 beta is up for select devices, most notably for select Pixel and OnePlus devices. We've already discussed the update for Pixel phones, but now OnePlus has completely detailed the Android 12 beta for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. While this is...

Samsung Commits to Support Old Tizen Galaxy Watches for 3 Years

Kellen May 18, 2021 10

You may have questions surrounding the future of your Galaxy Watch that runs Samsung's Tizen, the wearable OS it just said it will ditch in favor of a co-developed Wear platform they are working on with Google. Can't say I blame you! The $400 Galaxy Watch 3...

Report: Google Working on High-End Pixel Laptop

Tim November 18, 2024 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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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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