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Wednesday Question: How Much Phone Storage are You Using?

Tim March 20, 2024 66

We have an easy question for you today: How much storage are you using on your Android phone? As the years have gone by, companies are giving us more storage as a base, but lately, it's looking like 128GB is that standard amount of base storage, with phones...

Report: Pixel 8a Specs Include 120Hz Display, DisplayPort Output

Tim March 19, 2024 10

After passing through the FCC earlier this week, we're now learning more about Google's upcoming Pixel 8a. There isn't much we don't know about this phone now, as we have already gotten a look at it via early 3rd-party renders. Now, we have an idea of its spec...

OnePlus Watch 2 Review: Battery Life is Wild, Fitness Tracking Surprisingly Great

Kellen March 19, 2024 14

The story of the original OnePlus Watch is not one to remember. OnePlus launched that device as some sort of fitness or wellness tracker, but it was bug-filled, weirdly sold, and didn't run Wear OS. So to be honest, when we heard that OnePlus was considering a...

Galaxy Watch 6 Lineup Gets March Security Update, Exercise Stats on Samsung TVs

Tim March 19, 2024 8

Samsung is sending out the latest security patch to its newest Wear OS smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. As a bonus, there's a new Samsung Health feature tucked inside, too. Once these watches are updated, users with a supported...

It’s Time for a New NVIDIA SHIELD TV

Tim March 18, 2024 32

The SHIELD TV hardware I have hooked up to my living room TV was made in 2019. That was 5 years ago, and frankly, with all of the improvements that have been made in the mobile space in that amount of time, I am officially ready for NVIDIA to produce a new...

New Google Phone Passes Through FCC, Presumably Pixel 8a (Updated)

Tim March 18, 2024 5

A new Google phone has passed through the FCC today, and even though we can't confirm for sure that it's the Pixel 8a, we're pretty confident that it's the Pixel 8a given the timing. Let's go over what we can see. A device using model number G8HNN has...

DEAL: Pixel Fold at $1299 is Solid ($500 Off)

Tim March 18, 2024 15

For what's sure to be a limited time, you can get a brand new Pixel Fold starting at just $1299. That's $500 off the usual price of $1799, which is a crazy good price. While that's already a very good deal in terms of instant savings, should you buy your Pixel...

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Made Official, Aimed at Upper Mid-Range Devices

Tim March 18, 2024 2

Over the weekend, Qualcomm made the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset official, announcing that the first phones offering this chipset would be available later this month. Qualcomm's goal with 8s Gen 3 is to bring select premium flagship features to more Android...

Pixel 9 Pro Prototype Leaks and Looks as Awesome as Expected

Kellen April 19, 2024 2

A purported prototype of the Pixel 9 Pro has found its way on the Internet, giving us an early real-life look at Google's...

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Google Posts New April Update Build for Pixel 7 and Pixel 8, Hopefully For Those Missing It

Kellen April 17, 2024 2

When we asked everyone a week ago if the April Google Pixel update was treating them well, we did so because we also wanted...

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Report: New Exynos Modem for Pixel 9 Lineup, Plus Satellite Connectivity

Tim April 15, 2024 2

Since early this year, there's been no shortage of Pixel 9 leaks and rumors. We're now officially midway through April and...

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The First Android 15 Beta is Here!

Kellen April 11, 2024 2

Right on schedule, Google has released Android 15 Beta 1 for your Pixel to download and dance with. We've already been...

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Google’s New Find My Device Network is Here

Kellen April 8, 2024 2

All signs last week pointed to Google's new Find My Device network finally launching today and that has indeed happened. Find...

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Google Podcasts is Officially Done

Kellen April 4, 2024 2

The time has come - Google Podcasts is no more and you need to find an alternative or just use YouTube Music. This happened...

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April 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen April 2, 2024 2

As we enter a fresh month, Google is ready to push out new software, which means the April Android Update for your Pixel...

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Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 is Here for Pixel Devices

Tim April 1, 2024 2

A minor update is being shipped out to supported Pixel devices for Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2, labeled as Beta 2.1. Inside,...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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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