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This Could Be the OnePlus Open 2

Kellen December 27, 2024 1

The original OnePlus Open launched towards the end of 2023 and we took it for a spin, giving it pretty positive remarks. In fact, for 2023, it was my personal favorite foldable and one that tempts me still to this day. OnePlus really nailed the software, used...

For 2025, Google Needs to Make the Pixel Watch More Durable

Kellen December 26, 2024 12

Google's Pixel Watch is still one of the best looking smartwatches on the market, with excellent Fitbit integration and a clean Wear OS skin. With the Pixel Watch 2 and onto the Pixel Watch 3, Google also made a positive switch to Qualcomm's newest wearable...

New Android Phone for Christmas? Here’s Some Things We Recommend

Tim December 26, 2024 5

It's that wonderful time of year, when maybe you or someone you know got gifted a new Android phone for the holidays. If you're someone new to Android or maybe just want a few new recommendations to freshen up your smartphone experience, here's a post for you....

Use Your Christmas Present Money on a Pixel 9 Pro XL That’s $250 Off Still

Kellen December 26, 2024 1

Should Santa have blessed you with some cash for Christmas, you may be on the hunt for ongoing deals to spend it on. After waking up this morning and realizing that it's the Thursday after the holiday and I am doing just that, I went looking around to see if...

Circle to Search Arrives for Nothing Phones

Tim December 26, 2024 2

Nothing announced this morning that Circle to Search has arrived for Nothing OS 3.0, meaning owners of Nothing Phone 2, Phone 2a, and Phone 2a Plus (in beta) now have Google more deeply integrated into their device. When activated, you can circle literally...

Gemini’s ‘Ask About This PDF’ Feature Appears Ready for Use

Tim December 23, 2024 1

At this year's Google I/O conference, Google detailed a feature for Gemini Advanced that allowed users to upload a PDF file, then ask Gemini questions about said document. For example, if you uploaded a lengthy policies document, you could then pinpoint...

Report: Samsung Sets Lower Expectations for Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 Amid Poor Foldable Sales

Tim December 23, 2024 13

After a year of unaccomplished expectations for sixth generation Galaxy Z foldable sales, Samsung has lowered its production forecast for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. In a report from Samsung's home country of South Korea, production figures for...

Procrastinators, There’s Still Time to Get a Discounted Pixel Device ($250 Off)

Tim December 23, 2024 2

We get it, it's a busy time of year. If you're someone who is still looking to nail down an Android-related gift at a good price, Amazon has the Pixel 9 series and Pixel Watch 3 available at discounted pricing and deliverable by Christmas with overnight...

Latest US Wireless Carrier Report Shows T-Mobile Dominating Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 10, 2025 2

Do industry reports on the state of the US wireless carrier situation matter much? Probably not to most of us. For many, we'...

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January 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 7, 2025 2

The first update for Google's line-up of Pixel devices has arrived for 2025, with builds for all still-supported Pixels from...

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Galaxy S25 Reservations Open, Save Up to $1250!

Tim January 6, 2025 2

Samsung's reservations for the upcoming Galaxy S25 series are now live. For those who reserve during the period leading up to...

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Gemini Coming to Google TV in 2025

Tim January 6, 2025 2

Google announced this week at CES that Gemini is making its way to Google TV in 2025. This is done with a combination of...

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2025 Will be a Good Year for Android

Tim January 2, 2025 2

It's a new year, so let's start getting our hopes up for 2025, only to have them possibly crushed by who knows what. I will...

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10 Android Stories That Stuck Out in 2024, Plus Some Blunders

Kellen December 31, 2024 2

To take us into 2025, it only seemed right to look back at 2024 in some way. While 2024 was mostly business as usual for the...

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Review: Pixel Watch 3’s Performance Loop Band is Solid, Just Expensive

Kellen December 30, 2024 2

At no point in this site's history have we tracked a watch band in the way we did the new Performance Loop Band for the Pixel...

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For 2025, Google Needs to Make the Pixel Watch More Durable

Kellen December 26, 2024 2

Google's Pixel Watch is still one of the best looking smartwatches on the market, with excellent Fitbit integration and a...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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