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Pixel 10 Series Joins Android Beta Program

Kellen September 17, 2025 3

Part of the fun of owning a Pixel phone for so many of us is the option to play with new software before almost anyone else. A lot of that action happens through the Android Beta Program, which is almost always pushing software to Pixel devices months before...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim September 17, 2025 3

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 has arrived for Pixel phones. Google says that this build has reached Platform Stability, meaning that the, "API surface is locked, and the app-facing behaviors are final, so you can incorporate them into your apps and take advantage of...

Pixel 10 Pro’s Pro Res Zoom is the Show Stopper

Tim September 17, 2025 3

There are a few great things to highlight on the Pixel 10 series. Google would be quick to tell you that all of the Gemini-powered features are the selling points, and we've already discussed our love for magnets, but we'd also like to argue that the Pixel 10...

Google Discover Lets You Follow Favorite Publishers

Kellen September 17, 2025 1

Google Discover is one of the reasons news outlets like this one still exist. When Google determines stories from us (and all of the other news publishers you read regularly) meet a certain set of standards, it sends it to Discover and we get traffic that...

Nothing OS 4.0 Update Teased With Refreshed Design, Upgraded Camera, More

Kellen September 17, 2025 2

Nothing is by no means one of the quickest in the industry to update their devices to the latest in Android. While Samsung and OnePlus have done their best to keep pace with Google and its Pixel devices, Nothing takes its time and instead focuses on regularly...

Pixel 10 Lineup Gets ‘Fuzzy Display’ Bug Fix

Tim September 16, 2025 2

Google is issuing an update to the Pixel 10 series, with the changelog detailing a fix for a specific issue where users were experiencing a fuzzy display. After a brief search online, we're not seeing this as a widespread issue, but if anyone here has seen...

DEAL: Buy Pixel 10 Pro, Get $100 in Your Google Wallet

Tim September 16, 2025 5

Google is celebrating its birthday with limited time deals on its latest Pixel devices. For anyone who has had an eye on the newest Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL, Google is offering buyers $100 in the form of a prepaid Mastercard which you can add to your...

Google Forces Android Developers to Support Custom Icons

Tim September 16, 2025 6

For Android app developers that have been slow to adopt Google's push for themed app icons, there's no longer a choice. Google updated its Play Store policy today, now requiring developers to legally grant users the right to modify an app's icon colors. For...

YouTube Music Gets Release Countdowns, Excloos Merch for Top Supporters

Tim September 16, 2025 5

YouTube Music held an event this morning, showcasing upcoming features for the service. Multiple features are specifically designed to increase the engagement between artist and fans, so for top supporters, good stuff is coming. YouTube Music details that...

Pixel 10 Series Joins Android Beta Program

Kellen September 17, 2025 5

Part of the fun of owning a Pixel phone for so many of us is the option to play with new software before almost anyone else....

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It’s Time for One UI 8 Updates on Your Galaxy S25 Series

Kellen September 15, 2025 5

After several beta builds and an expansion to more devices, Samsung announced today that stable Galaxy S25 One UI 8 updates...

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Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL Review: Still the Best in Android

Kellen September 12, 2025 5

The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL have been out for a couple of weeks now and we've been testing them for even longer. If...

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Pixel 10 Review: It’s a Pixel 9, But With Magnets

Tim September 11, 2025 5

Apologies for the delay, but here's what you've been waiting for. We have had time to use the Pixel 10 for the past couple of...

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Oh, Google Apparently Pulled Daily Hub on the Pixel 10 Series

Kellen September 9, 2025 5

Apologies if I had any part in its demise, but apparently Google has pulled the Daily Hub feature from its Pixel 10 series....

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Nova Launcher Founder Asked to Step Away, Cease Open Sourcing Efforts

Tim September 8, 2025 5

Kevin Barry, the founder and original developer of Nova Launcher is stepping away from the forever-loved Android launcher app...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Edge

Tim September 5, 2025 5

It was only yesterday when we got eyes on the Galaxy S26 lineup of devices in the form of dummy units. As we expected, the...

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OnePlus Creating Own Imaging Engine, Wants to Pass Pinch-to-Zoom Test

Tim September 5, 2025 5

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau wrote a letter yesterday, detailing plans for the Android OEM to build and launch its very own imaging...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 3

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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