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Android 16 Developer Preview 2 Released for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 18, 2024 1

It's still hard to grasp this new world we are in now, with Google back to releasing multiple versions of Android in a single year, or at least letting us test them. But that's the story to end 2024. We have already put Android 16 on some Pixel devices in a...

Android 16 Adds Fingerprint Unlock When Screen is Off

Kellen December 19, 2024 5

The fingerprint reader on your Pixel 9 series phone could soon add a new feature to its speedy unlockness. Spotted in the latest Android 16 Developer Preview 2, a new setting will let you unlock the phone even if your screen is completely off. Here's the deal...

Samsung Updates Many Galaxy Devices With December Patch

Tim December 19, 2024 2

Samsung is pushing out a lot of updates this week, with the total currently at 11 for phones and tablets. Inside, owners of phones like the Galaxy S21 series and 4th-gen Galaxy Z foldable devices will find the December security patch. Looking through the...

DEAL: Samsung Cuts $500 From Galaxy Z Fold 6, No Trade-in Needed

Tim December 19, 2024 1

It feels uncommon when folks without a really good trade-in can save a lot of money on today's top devices, also without having to sign up for years of service from a carrier. This week, Samsung is taking care of those customers, offering a very enticing...

Pixel 9 Pro XL is $250 Off Again as the Ultimate Last Minute Gift

Kellen December 19, 2024 1

Most of the best holidays deal have come to pass, but Google's best phone is back to its Black Friday pricing at the moment. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is once again $250 off, leaving it with a starting price of $849. Google's top non-foldable phone typically starts...

OnePlus 13R Coming January 7

Tim December 18, 2024 1

Following news that OnePlus 13 will launch in the US on January 7, OnePlus has also made official that OnePlus 13R will launch on the same date. This could've probably been in the same email, but yeah, it's all good. OnePlus teases that OnePlus 13R will...

Nothing Sends Out Nothing OS 3.0 Update to Phone 2 and 2a

Kellen December 18, 2024 1

As Samsung takes its sweet time with Android 15, another smartphone maker is sending out Google's latest build of Android to its smartphones. Nothing is up next, and the Nothing Phone 2 and Phone 2a are the recipients. Called Nothing OS 3.0, this big software...

AI With Real-Time Coaching, Movement Correction Coming for Your Home Gym

Tim December 17, 2024 4

I've been having a lot of fun snooping around on Kickstarter these past few weeks, looking for sweet gift ideas or just general cool stuff. The last item we posted about was a pair of Gemini-powered AI glasses, a counter to Ray-Ban's Meta glasses. This next...

Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Get Live AI, Live Translation, and Shazam

Tim December 17, 2024 1

There is absolutely no doubt that there are a few people getting Ray-Ban's Meta smart glasses for the holidays. If you think you might be receiving a pair or are gifting one of our current favorite pieces of technology, you'll be intrigued to learn about the...

Android 16 Developer Preview 2 Released for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 18, 2024 1

It's still hard to grasp this new world we are in now, with Google back to releasing multiple versions of Android in a single...

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Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 16, 2024 1

It may be the holiday season, but that won't stop Google from releasing Android updates for Pixel phones. To start this week,...

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One UI 7 Beta Gets 1st Update on Galaxy S24 Series With 14+ Fixes

Kellen December 16, 2024 1

The Galaxy S4 series is seeing a first One UI 7 Beta update to kickstart the week, so call it One UI 7 Beta 2 if you want....

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Android XR is Official as Google’s Extended Reality Platform, Samsung Shows Off First Headset

Kellen December 12, 2024 1

That little tease of Project Astra yesterday has brought us to a full announcement today for Google's next platform, Android...

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Google Launches Gemini 2.0, Shows Off More Project Astra Assistant With Glasses

Kellen December 11, 2024 1

To close out 2024, Google announced Gemini 2.0, it's newest version of its AI model that will basically power all of its AI...

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December 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen December 5, 2024 1

Google released the December Pixel update this morning and it happens to be the stable version of Android 15 QPR1 that we...

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December Pixel Feature Drop is Here: 20+ New Features and Changes Included

Kellen December 5, 2024 1

Google has released the December Pixel update and as expected it is the December Pixel Feature Drop. We knew this was coming...

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Pixel 9 Pro 3 Months Later: Try and Take It From Me

Kellen December 4, 2024 1

Google handed us the Pixel 9 series shortly after their August reveal and we took to testing and reviewing the entire line-up...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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