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RCS Gets Standardized Message Edits, Reactions, More

Kellen July 9, 2024 19

The Universal Profile 2.7 was released at the end of last month and discovered by the folks at reddit who follow all the happenings with RCS (Rich Communication Service). This update to 2.7 brings a bunch of standardizations to RCS messaging, which is...

Marvel SNAP’s Latest Season, Deadpool’s ‘Maximum Effort,’ is Now Live

Tim July 9, 2024

There's a new season of Marvel SNAP today, Maximum Effort, which is actually the start of some major changes coming to the game. For example, later this month and well into August we're getting more than just new cards and locations for the game. With the...

Pixel Watch 3 Report Says Smaller Bezels, Bigger Brightness, UWB

Kellen July 9, 2024 4

Following our weekend report on the Pixel Watch 3 stopping through the FCC, where it revealed all sorts of surprising info around connectivity, a new report from a Google inside source has shared new details around specs. And for haters of the Pixel Watch's...

OnePlus Shares Images of OnePlus Pad 2, Watch 2R, New Buds Ahead of Launch

Kellen July 9, 2024 8

The teasing of new OnePlus devices started last week with a shadowy device line-up image accompanying an official launch date. Today, OnePlus is continuing the trollout of hype by showing off images of most of those devices and telling us little descriptions...

It’s Final Call for Samsung Galaxy Fold 6 Reserves and Free $50

Kellen July 8, 2024 4

Alright, here's your last reminder - to get the best Galaxy Z Fold 6 deal at launch, Samsung's reserve system is the way to go. You have less than two days left to get in with your name and email in order to receive the bonus $50 credit from Samsung when pre-...

Samsung Details New BioActive Sensor in Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra

Kellen July 8, 2024 3

When you slap the new Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra (or regular Galaxy Watch 7) on your wrist in the coming weeks, you'll do so knowing that each watch has a brand new BioActive Sensor inside that Samsung believes raises the bar for your wellness needs. We're talking...

Pixel Watch 3 Lands at FCC With Surprising Connectivity, 4 Different Models

Kellen July 7, 2024 10

A series of Google-made devices stopped through the FCC this evening and we're just going to assume they are the Pixel Watch 3 in multiple variants and sizes. There are clues that suggest these can't be anything else but smartwatches, plus there are some...

Nearly All Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6 Details Have Leaked

Tim July 5, 2024 10

Spoiler warning: If you want Samsung to be able to surprise you at least a little bit next week on July 10, then click away. Thanks to @evleaks, we have a huge dump of information regarding Samsung's upcoming foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6....

Video: Is This the Galaxy S25 Ultra? (Updated: More Images)

Tim November 26, 2024 10

It was back in September when we got our first rendered look at the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Since then, we haven't seen much. That...

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Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3.1 Update Released With 8 Bug Fixes

Kellen November 24, 2024 10

To finish off the week, Google sent out a last-minute update to the Android 15 QPR1 beta program to take care of any last...

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DOJ Wants Chrome Separated From Google, Threatens Android Too

Kellen November 21, 2024 10

We are continuing to follow the ongoing battle between the Department of Justice and Google after a judge decided that Google...

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

Kellen November 19, 2024 10

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 10

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 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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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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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