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June Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out With “Numerous Bug Fixes”

Kellen June 11, 2024 1

The big June Pixel phone update began rolling out several hours ago and now it's time for the Pixel Watch to get in on the action. Both the original Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 should be seeing the same June update starting today. Through a community post,...

Father’s Day Gift Guide: Peak Design, Samsung, and Ray-Ban Help Celebrate Dad

Tim June 11, 2024 3

It's that time of year again, when we round up a list of our current favorite things and recommend that you buy them for your father. If you're looking for a gift for that special dad in your lift, even if that dad happens to be yourself, maybe this list will...

Here’s the HTC U24 Pro

Tim June 11, 2024 18

Last week HTC teased an announcement for tomorrow, June 12. The internet has gone ahead and ruined that. Sorry, HTC. We expect the company to unveil the U24 Pro, a device with a relatively solid list of specs, but likely won't be available at your nearest US...

Google Fixes 13 Big Pixel Bugs in June’s Quarterly Android Update

Kellen June 11, 2024 5

The big quarterly Pixel update for June is now available for the Pixel 5a up through the Pixel 8 series, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet. As expected, it is the June Feature Drop and also a big bug fixer that should help stabilize your device and rid it of issues...

June 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen June 11, 2024 32

The June Pixel update is here after months of testing in the form of Android 14 QPR3 beta. That build has gone stable, will rollout to still-supported Pixel devices starting from today, and happens to arrive as the June Pixel Feature Drop as well. This is the...

June Pixel Feature Drop is Here With Gemini Nano, Display Port, Phone Lookup, Camera Stuff, More

Kellen June 11, 2024 17

The best part of each quarter for Pixel owners is when Google finalizes its next big quarterly Android update, as it also means we’ll get a Pixel Feature Drop with new toys to play with. The June Pixel Feature Drop is arriving today and there are almost a...

iOS 18 Intros Apple Intelligence (AI), Custom Icon Colors, and More

Tim June 10, 2024 31

Apple introduced iOS 18 this morning, coming to an iPhone near you shortly. Inside, Apple has injected a ton of goodies, some of which may sound very familiar to us Android fans. The marquee feature for iOS 18 is Apple Intelligence ("AI" for short). Coming...

Apple Confirms RCS for iOS 18

Kellen June 10, 2024 26

At the end of 2023, Apple made a commitment to support RCS in the iPhone Messages app at some point in 2024. The news was huge, but we didn't know at the time if a big update to iOS would be required or if they could push support on the backend. Then in March,...

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

Tim November 26, 2024 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 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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