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TicWatch Pro 3 Finally Gets Its Huge H-MR2 Wear OS Update

Kellen April 20, 2021 8

The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 may be the best Wear OS watch on the planet, mostly because it's the only watch running the Snapdragon Wear 4100, but that doesn't excuse the company from being slower than we'd like at providing updates. The big Wear OS H-MR2 update...

Report: Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 2 Will Have IP Ratings

Tim April 19, 2021 22

Kellen already declared the Pixel 6 the Android storyline of the year, but move over, Google. There's another big story happening. According to SamMobile, the next foldable devices from Samsung, presumably called the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 2, will...

Intelli PowerHub is My Favorite Charging Station, On Sale for $49

Tim April 19, 2021 5

I recently received a PowerHub from Intelli for review, which is a charging station for one's desk. Given many of us are still working from home and attempting to improve our setups, this looked like a neat multi purpose product I should check out. I'm always...

Pixel 5’s Best Feature is Still Battery Life

Kellen April 19, 2021 38

The Google Pixel 5 is never going to win any awards and likely isn't the best option for the majority of people looking for a new smartphone. There are phones with bigger and better displays, more advanced camera systems, more software features, and designs...

Samsung Reportedly Tweaks Battery Sizes in Good, Bad Ways for Galaxy Watch 4

Kellen April 19, 2021 13

Every time a new rumor pops up that involves the Galaxy Watch 4 from Samsung, I'm glued to my monitor. It's not that Samsung watches are the most interesting of products released each year, but there are serious suggestions from those in the know that Samsung...

Google Photos Could Soon Help You Find Pictures of Documents

Kellen April 19, 2021 2

There are countless ways to scan documents with your phone's camera, but unless you know those options, the easiest way is always going to be to just take a picture of them. Whether it's a receipt or tax doc or your insurance card, firing up your camera and...

Samsung Foldable Owners Treated to $75 Michelin Star Dessert

Tim April 19, 2021 7

If you own a Samsung foldable device, such as the Galaxy Z Fold 2 or Galaxy Z Flip, you may be aware that there's something called Galaxy Z Premier. This is a members only type of thing for Galaxy Z owners, allowing them to think they're real special for...

OnePlus Sends Out Android 11 Hotfix Update to OnePlus 7 and 7T

Kellen April 19, 2021 4

After finally releasing Android 11 on the OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, and 7T months late, OnePlus is now pushing a "hotfix" build that replaces the previous, bug-filled version. The update began rolling out over the weekend and will likely take several days to finish up...

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

Kellen November 19, 2024 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 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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