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OnePlus Watch Re-Stocks Tomorrow if There is Any Chance You Still Wanted One

Kellen April 27, 2021 4

The OnePlus Watch, after being universally ripped by the initial set of reviewers who were blessed with one, supposedly sold out immediately when it went up for sale on April 14. I say "supposedly" because every person I've talked to who opened the OnePlus...

Google Messages Gets One UI Makeover on Galaxy S21 Devices

Tim April 27, 2021 18

As noted by users on reddit and a writer of XDA, Samsung is rolling out a specialized version of the Google Messages app via a server side change, one with a One UI inspired makeover. In the updated UI, there's the big waste of space portion at the top of the...

If Only These New Amazon Fire Tablets had Google Play

Tim April 27, 2021 19

Amazon detailed a bunch of new Fire tablets this morning, and while I'm sure they're fine for those totally committed to Amazon's ecosystem, they serve little purpose to us who have given our lives and data over to Google. While these tablets run a forked...

Google is Testing Lens in the Pixel Launcher and We’re All for It

Kellen April 27, 2021 6

Google Lens is a handy little app these days, especially as we find ourselves moving forward in a world where we would rather not touch anything. Lens lets you point your phone's camera at all sorts of stuff to learn more, like a restaurant's posted menu or a...

Spotify Launches New Miniplayer for Facebook App

Tim April 26, 2021 2

Spotify is bringing tunes directly to Facebook, launching a miniplayer that lives directly inside of the Facebook app. This means you won't need to switch back and forth between apps to crank those tunes or discover new podcasts. As explained, "Spotify Premium...

Spotify Ups Family Plan Pricing in US, Possibly More Plans Soon

Tim April 26, 2021 7

Spotify confirmed this week that it's upping the price of family plans in the US starting April 30, increasing them from $14.99 to $15.99 per month. That's not too bad, considering all other plans remain unaffected... for now. According to The Verge, who...

Roku Users May Lose YouTube TV as Company Accuses Google of ‘Unfair and Anticompetitive’ Requirements

Tim April 26, 2021 49

UPDATE 4/30: Roku did it, they removed YouTube TV from their channel store. Roku woke up this Monday ready for beef, and honestly, I'm here for it. This morning, the popular streaming box company sent to customers an email straight up blasting Google, accusing...

Anker’s Nebula Capsule II Now Comes in Amazing R2-D2 Skin

Tim April 26, 2021 2

Star Wars marketing has infiltrated nearly all aspects of life these days, but sometimes, the products that get mixed in with that branding can be pretty sweet. Take this limited edition Nebula Capsule II from Anker for example. The Nebula Capsule II was...

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

Kellen November 19, 2024 2

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 2

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 2

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 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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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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