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Android 15 Developer Preview 1: What’s New and Fun?

Kellen February 16, 2024 6

With any new release of Android, we always try to find the coolest new stuff that you'll one day be able to play with as we approach beta or stable release. For Android 15, we're once again diving in to see what's new, what you should be aware, the settings...

Android 15 Developer Preview 1: Official Changes for Developers

Kellen February 16, 2024 1

The first Android 15 Developer Preview 1 is out and loaded up on our phones. We'll be diving in through the next several days to find all that is new and see if we can uncover big changes for you to get excited about. But not all changes are flashy, as you...

Android 15’s First Developer Preview is Here for Pixel

Kellen February 16, 2024 7

We may be a day later than initially anticipated, but Google has gone ahead and released Android 15 Developer Preview 1 for its Pixel devices. This is the first build of many to come in the testing phase of Android 15 before we see a stable release some time...

YouTube TV Gets a Last Channel Shortcut!

Kellen February 16, 2024 6

YouTube TV continues to be one of the best streaming TV options around, thanks to its excellent channel line-up, included DVR, and slick apps on several platforms that seem to get a regular dose of new features. This week, it picked up yet another one that is...

Samsung’s Big Galaxy S24 Camera Update Gets a Changelog

Kellen February 16, 2024 8

When Samsung took a minute earlier in the week to share news of the first big update headed to the Galaxy S24 series, an update that was based on user feedback around the display and camera, they forgot to share specifics. While they told us that the display...

Google Messages Takes Step Closer to Letting You Edit Messages

Kellen February 16, 2024 5

It wasn't long ago that our world was filled with so many quick-sent typos because of the combination of our hastily put-together words, keyboards on ego trips with aggressive autocorrect, and apps lacking the ability to edit them. Twitter was the most...

Visible Drops $10/mo Off Visible+ Plan in 1-Day Deal

Kellen February 15, 2024 1

To kickoff 2024, Visible ran a hard-to-beat promo that dropped $10/mo off their best Visible+ plan. If you missed that deal because you were hungover to start the year, I have good news - it's back, but you'll need to hurry. Visible is running the $10 off deal...

Galaxy S24 Owners, Using Any Galaxy AI Features?

Kellen February 15, 2024 19

I don't think I'm out of line in suggesting that the Galaxy S24 series is a minor upgrade over last year's Galaxy S23. That's not to say that there aren't improvements, it's just that there aren't any big leaps in design or internal hardware, outside of a...

Pixel Watch 3: Wishlist Includes Better Fitness Tracking and Wireless Charging

Tim April 30, 2024 19

We're quite certain that Google will release the Pixel Watch 3 later this year, which will include for the first time in...

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Android 15 Beta 1.2 Released in Record Time to Fix More Bugs

Kellen April 25, 2024 19

It has been only 3 days since we shared news of Android 15 Beta 1.1's arrival and we're already back to tell you about yet...

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Android 15 Beta 1.1 Update is Here to Squash NFC Bugs

Kellen April 22, 2024 19

Google pushed out a minor update to the first Android 15 Beta today to fix a few big bugs. The new update arrives as Android...

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Pixel 9 Pro Prototype Leaks and Looks as Awesome as Expected

Kellen April 19, 2024 19

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 (Updated)

Kellen April 17, 2024 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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