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Official Pixel 8a Promo Video Leaked Ahead of Launch

Tim April 29, 2024 4

We are two weeks away from Google I/O, but unfortunately, Google may not have too many surprises in store at the rate things are getting leaked. Last week, it was renders and the features list for the Pixel 8a smartphone, but shortly after that, the official...

You Can Now Download Two Google Play Apps Simultaneously

Tim April 29, 2024 11

One area where Google Play has lagged behind the App Store is the ability to download multiple apps at the same time. With WiFi and cell data speeds increasing like crazy over the years, it's wild that we're still stuck downloading and updating apps one at a...

DEAL: Best Buy Has Instant $200 Savings on Galaxy S24 Ultra ($1099)

Tim April 26, 2024 2

For anyone who has a ton of Best Buy gift cards laying around or maybe you have one of those sweet My Best Buy memberships, the retailer has an instant $200 off deal currently for the Galaxy S24 Ultra. At an instant $200 off, that brings the price for Samsung'...

Android 15’s Ability to Make All Apps Go Dark Will be Awesome

Tim April 26, 2024 11

Even with Android 15 entering public beta, there are still things Google are working on behind the scenes. One of the features still getting cooked up is the ability to force dark mode in all of your apps, regardless of whether have a native dark mode or not....

More Pixel 8a Renders, Details Revealed Ahead of Official Launch

Tim April 26, 2024 3

We're only a few more weeks away from Google I/O and the assumed day that Google will make the Pixel 8a and all of its details official. Given that's the case, it's no surprise that marketing materials, such as renders of the device and product feature...

Verizon Increases Smartwatch Plan Price by $5

Kellen April 26, 2024 15

Fresh of its price increases from a month ago for its best (and no-longer-available) unlimited plans, Verizon announced that it is going to increase the price of its smartwatch plans starting in June. Notices went out yesterday afternoon, telling customers...

Samsung Galaxy Ring - Official First Look

Next Samsung Unpacked Rumored for July 10

Tim April 25, 2024 5

Samsung's next Unpacked event is sure to be a big one. The list of device's we should see announced is lengthy, highlighted by the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, Galaxy Watch 7 lineup, as well as the Galaxy Ring. Because of this, all information pertaining to...

Google I/O ’24 Schedule Teases Android 15, Wear OS 5, and New Android TV OS Updates

Kellen April 25, 2024 3

Google I/O 2024 is scheduled for a May 14 start, so to get us all ready, Google has posted the schedule of events. If you are a developer or just an Android/Google ecosystem nerd, you might want to pay attention. My understanding of I/O 2024 is that Google is...

Galaxy Z Fold 6 is Basically 80% Off for Black Friday (Instant $300 Off, $1,200 for Trades)

Kellen November 29, 2024 3

Samsung must have a ton of Galaxy Z Fold 6 stock sitting around in exclusive Crafted Black and White colorways, because their...

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

Tim November 26, 2024 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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