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Pixel Watch 3 Lands at FCC With Surprising Connectivity, 4 Different Models

Kellen July 7, 2024 10

A series of Google-made devices stopped through the FCC this evening and we're just going to assume they are the Pixel Watch 3 in multiple variants and sizes. There are clues that suggest these can't be anything else but smartwatches, plus there are some...

Nearly All Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6 Details Have Leaked

Tim July 5, 2024 10

Spoiler warning: If you want Samsung to be able to surprise you at least a little bit next week on July 10, then click away. Thanks to @evleaks, we have a huge dump of information regarding Samsung's upcoming foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6....

OnePlus Announcing New Device Lineup on July 16

Tim July 5, 2024 4

OnePlus is headed to Milan, one of the fanciest places on this planet, to announce its new budget-friendly lineup of devices. It's a power move and we have to respect it. On July 16 at 9am EDT, OnePlus will unveil four new products: OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro,...

Pixel 9 Upgraded With Ultrasonic Fingerprint Reader

Tim July 5, 2024 34

At long last, Google is reported to be upgrading the type of fingerprint reader on the Pixel lineup. For years, we've had an optical reader on Pixel phones, and while Google has done its best to make them quick, an upgrade to ultrasonic technology is sure to...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Trade-ins at $1,200, Plus Double Storage Upgrade

Kellen July 3, 2024 9

As a part of the Samsung reserve system for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6, Samsung is informing some customers of the total savings they'll receive once pre-orders open. They initially gave us a vague $1,500+ number, but emails telling folks to "Reserve now....

Samsung Opens Galaxy Experience Spaces Across Globe on July 10

Tim July 3, 2024 2

Samsung fans, the soonest you'll be able to get your hands on the latest devices from your favorite OEM is July 10, with the company announcing that it will open up its Galaxy Experience Spaces in 7 cities across the globe. Related: Pre-order new Galaxy...

Telegram Makes Sure ‘Content Creators’ Can Get Paid for Photos, Videos

Tim July 2, 2024 1

Telegram is implementing a new paywall feature for content creators, allowing them to place photos and videos behind a price tag. Snaps, Telegram, snaps! There's more than just getting that bag for creators, though. Telegram also announced the mini app bar,...

Pixel 9 Could Launch With “Google AI” and Several New AI Features

Kellen July 2, 2024 14

The launch of the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro will without a doubt have a heavy AI focus. Google just spent an entire Google I/O talking nothing but AI and the applications they believe will arrive in the near future. There's just no way they wouldn't follow that...

OnePlus 13 Review: A Truly Incredible Phone Experience for the Money

Kellen January 15, 2025 14

Even though the smartphone market in the US is dominated by Samsung and Apple, with a touch of Google Pixel on the side,...

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

Kellen January 10, 2025 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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