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Verizon Galaxy Note 10 Update Brings Sweet New Camera Features

Kellen April 14, 2021

Earlier in the week, Verizon and AT&T updated their Galaxy S20 lines to include several new camera features, as well as the latest Android security patch. Today, Verizon is doing the same for the Galaxy Note 10 family. The update adds access to the ultra...

TCL Intros New Lineup of Phones, Including Funky Fold ‘n Roll Prototype

Tim April 14, 2021 5

TCL introduced its new lineup of smartphones this morning, consisting of the TCL 20 Pro 5G, TCL 20S, TCL 20L+, and TCL 20L. Here in the US, we'll get the TCL 20S instead of the 20L+, and it's currently unclear if TCL intends to launch the 20L here. The company...

Google Assistant Makes Ordering Food Easier, Life for iPhone Owners Too

Kellen April 14, 2021 5

Google shared new helpful features coming to the Google Assistant today, all of which are designed to make your life a little easier. The kinds of ways that can happen are by having the Assistant locate your lost phone, order your takeout faster, and automate...

Sony Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III Official, Launching This Summer

Tim April 14, 2021 57

Sony made two new Xperia devices official this morning, the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III. We have specs and all of that stuff, but for now, Sony hasn't made exact availability and pricing information available. That'll come later this year when we're closer...

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Happening April 28

Tim April 13, 2021 17

Samsung has made its next Unpacked event official, set to take place Wednesday, April 28 ay 10AM EST (7AM Pacific). During this event, we expect Samsung to showcase its new smartwatch (possibly powered by Wear OS), the Galaxy S21 FE, and presumably something...

Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T Abandon Their Dumb RCS Plans

Kellen April 13, 2021 38

You may not remember the news, but in October of 2019, just as Google was starting to force RCS into its Messages app outside of the US, the big US carriers (Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T) announced an RCS-related venture of their own. Called the Cross...

Mobvoi’s New TicWatch GTH Does More Than the OnePlus Watch at Half the Cost

Kellen April 13, 2021 6

Mobvoi announced the TicWatch GTH for the US today, and just to be straight with you, this isn't a wearable we would normally cover. It doesn't run Wear OS and happens to fall in line with the dozens of other semi-smart fitness wearables you can find all over...

Spotify’s Car Thing Looks Fun, But Also Seems Pointless. I Want One.

Tim April 13, 2021 20

I have a lot of thoughts about Spotify's new Car Thing, a simple display with a big knob that you attach to your car's dash to play content exclusively from Spotify. Think of Car Thing as you would your current smartphone. From your phone, you can stream music...

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

Kellen November 19, 2024 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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