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YouTube Premium Gets 5 New Features, 3 are Experimental

Kellen June 27, 2024 24

Most of us subscribe to YouTube Premium because we can't stand watching ads. Sure, some also enjoy YouTube Music as a part of the fee, but we really pay YouTube every single month because watching ads before or during a YouTube video is an awful experience. So...

Latest Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra, Galaxy Bud Renders are Kinda Cringe

Tim June 27, 2024 12

Thanks to the latest leak, we're getting extremely detailed views of upcoming products from Samsung. Unpacked is scheduled for July 10, so we'll get full details then, but in the meantime, let's take a moment to see just how much design inspiration Samsung is...

Verizon Up is Now Called myAccess

Kellen June 27, 2024 1

With Verizon's big glowing yellow rebrand, we're getting a new name for the Verizon Up program that you may use from time to time to get deals on accessories or devices. Verizon is now calling it myAccess, because they like putting the word "my" in front of...

Google Play Services Update Includes New Phone, Wearable Features

Tim June 26, 2024 4

Google detailed its latest Google Play services update this afternoon, v24.25. Inside, there's an assortment of new features and changes, though, Google doesn't do too well at explaining every exact change. For example, while Wear OS owners will now be able to...

Chrome on Android Gets New Address Bar, Shortcut Suggestions

Tim June 26, 2024 6

The Chrome team announced a big update for Android and iOS users this week, one that brings a total of five new features to improve the general experience when using the app. To sum it up what's new, searches for businesses should be easier with Chrome Actions...

Verizon has a Glowing New Logo, New Home Internet Plan Too

Kellen June 26, 2024 10

Should any of you have found yourselves concerned about the state of Verizon's branding, possibly considering it to be stale or lacking in energy, today is a day for you. The massive wireless carrier and internet provider has announced refreshed branding, with...

Good Day: RCS Enabled, Now Working on iOS 18

Tim June 26, 2024 22

Android owners with iPhone friends who are running the iOS 18 beta, you'll want to hear this news: RCS has been enabled and appears to be working between iOS and Android devices. We've been doing a bit of testing with it this morning, and while there still...

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 Reserve Open, Gets You Free $50 Credit

Kellen June 25, 2024 6

Samsung Unpacked for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a date, so that means we also have a reserve system open for those who think they might want to buy one of the new foldables. Like in past years, Samsung will give you some free cash to spend at...

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

Tim November 26, 2024 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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