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Android 15 Beta 2.1 Update Drops to Fix Private Space Bug

Kellen May 20, 2024 1

We are a week removed from the release of Android 15 Beta 2 and Google is ready to push a bug fixer update to it. Today, Google dropped Android 15 Beta 2.1 onto our Pixel devices to take care of a specific issue related to the new Private Space feature....

Google’s Reported Pixel 9 Colors Sound Very Familiar

Kellen May 20, 2024 10

We're such nerds when it comes to phone launches that things like which colors they could potentially arrive in are headline grabbers. We care far too much about whether or not Google or Samsung will give us similar shades for another year or completely switch...

Samsung Drops $870 Off Galaxy S24 Ultra Again With Free Double Storage

Kellen May 17, 2024 9

We've reached that point in the US smartphone cycle where nothing at the high-end feels that new, yet we know that there could be new stuff here shortly to tease us. So what do we do today if we want a phone and don't feel like waiting for whatever comes next?...

Sony Appears Done With US Smartphone Market

Kellen May 17, 2024 41

Sony made their latest flagship phone official this week and you probably didn't realize it. Not only was the timing bad (it was Google I/O's week), but they have apparently decided that the US is no longer a space they want to participate in when it comes to...

Galaxy Watch 7 Stops Through FCC, Galaxy Watch FE Too

Kellen May 17, 2024 2

Talk of Samsung's next wave of products is ramping up to end the week, thanks to FCC filings for the Galaxy Watch 7 that are now live. In documents, we get a semi-confirmation of the model numbers for Samsung's next watches, along with a new reference to a...

Samsung’s Open Enrollment for Galaxy S24 Series, New Foldables is Live (Updated)

Tim May 16, 2024 4

I think you'd find that most people have a love-hate relationship with the concept of insurance. At times, it can seem like your money is going towards nothing, but then every now and then, it can be a lifesaver. For those who would rather be safe than sorry,...

What’s New in Android 15 Beta 2: The Fun Stuff!

Kellen May 16, 2024 7

Since we’re in Android 15 Beta 2, it’s probably safe for you to go ahead and flash this to your Pixel phone, assuming you are OK with the small list of bugs that Google shared. Google certainly thinks this build is stable enough, plus it showcases the biggest...

Samsung Replies to Apple’s Controversial Smash Ad, Because Why Not

Tim May 16, 2024 12

If you're a resident of the internet, you maybe heard about the latest advertising controversy regarding Apple and a "crushing of creativity" with its latest Crush ad spot. To defend Apple's ad group, I actually think it was a cool ad. The idea was, they were...

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

Tim November 26, 2024 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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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