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Another Unused Pixel Feature: Pixel Screenshots

Tim April 10, 2025 9

Pixel Screenshots launched with the Pixel 9 series, being one of those AI-powered features that Google highlighted considerably at launch. Since then, we've seen a few improvements here and there, but ultimately, I have yet to use it with any sort of...

April 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen April 10, 2025 7

We have entered a new month, so that means yet another new Pixel update is on the way. This time, we have the April Pixel update for all of Google's still-supported devices. Since last month was a quarterly patch and Pixel Feature Drop, this one shouldn't be...

AT&T Drops Autopay Discount From $10 to $5 With Debit Cards, Wants Your Bank Account Instead

Kellen April 10, 2025 18

Customers of AT&T will soon have to consider adjusting how they pay their bills if they want to keep autopay and paperless billing discounts at their highest levels. AT&T has spent the past couple of days informing customers that they really want you...

Galaxy Tab S10 FE Series Available Today, Get One as Low as $199

Tim April 10, 2025 1

Samsung's latest tablets, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE series, are now available for purchase. If you missed the pre-order period, no worries as Samsung still has great offers. There are two models, Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE+. We have a full writeup of the tablet...

The OnePlus Watch 3 is Now $500 and You Can Probably Guess Why

Kellen April 10, 2025 12

OnePlus first introduced the new OnePlus Watch 3 to us back in February, only to have to delay it slightly after making a typo on the case. That typo read "Meda in China" and (obviously) should have read "Made in China," since OnePlus is a Chinese company and...

Galaxy S24 in US Starts Getting One UI 7 Update

Kellen April 10, 2025 21

I'm sure all of you Galaxy S24 owners noticed the date, and yes it is indeed April 10 and Samsung appears to have started rolling out One UI 7 to your phones. Well, it has at least started for folks with unlocked models, many of which were in the One UI 7 beta...

Pixel 9a Review: A Fun Mid-Range Pixel Experience, But Definitely Mid-Range

Kellen April 10, 2025 6

The Pixel 9a is the latest mid-year, mid-range refresh from Google that will grab our attention for a bit before we start focusing on what's next, which we all assume is the Pixel 10 series. For now though, it's all about this new A-series device, whether or...

Samsung’s Ballie Robot is Actually Launching and is Powered by Gemini

Kellen April 9, 2025 2

Samsung has been showing off a smart home robot named "Ballie" since at least 2020 as a fun, but silly concept. The idea behind Ballie is to give your home a robotic pet that can help take care of your dog, potentially act as a security camera, project all...

T-Mobile’s New Experience Beyond and More Plans Go Live

Kellen April 23, 2025 2

The new Experience Beyond and Experience More plans from T-Mobile are live as of this morning for anyone to sign-up for....

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T-Mobile Introduces 2 New “Experience” Plans With Several Upgrades, Price Lock Promise, But Taxes Not Included

Kellen April 22, 2025 2

T-Mobile unwrapped two new plans today called "Experience More" and "Experience Beyond." They are introducing these as a...

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Android 16 Beta 4 Available for Pixel Devices

Kellen April 17, 2025 2

First teased yesterday, the Android 16 Beta 4 update is now available to all of Google's still-supported Pixel devices. This...

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Verizon Quietly Updates Unlimited Ultimate With 200GB Hotspot, More Travel Data

Kellen April 17, 2025 2

Following reports of upcoming changes to the Unlimited Ultimate plan, Verizon has now confirmed that their most expensive...

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Google’s Gemini Now Lets You Make AI Videos

Kellen April 15, 2025 2

Gemini has gained a huge new feature today with a new video model that lets users make AI videos with only a short...

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Samsung Reportedly Pauses One UI 7 Update Rollout Due to Bug (Updated)

Kellen April 14, 2025 2

This past weekend was supposed to be a big one for anyone with a Galaxy S24 series device, Galaxy Z Fold 6, or Galaxy Z Flip...

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Here’s the Official Galaxy S24 One UI 7 Update Changelog: 77+ Features and Changes

Kellen April 11, 2025 2

We keep referring to Samsung's One UI 7 update as "massive" or "huge" because it really is one of the biggest updates from...

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April 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen April 10, 2025 2

We have entered a new month, so that means yet another new Pixel update is on the way. This time, we have the April Pixel...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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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