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New “Premium” Galaxy Watch Models, T-Mobile Old Plan Price Hikes, New Mobvoi Watch

Kellen May 1, 2024 1

In the world of tech news, we've always got time for teases from Samsung when it involves new premium Galaxy Watch devices. Our eyebrows will also never stop raising whenever a carrier talks about older plans and how they might optimize pricing on them. Last,...

DEAL: Fossil Giving Away Gen 6 Watches at $79

Tim May 1, 2024 3

In January of this year, Fossil made the decision to exit the Wear OS market and not produce any new smartwatches. However, that didn't mean they would stop supporting existing customers or even stop selling inventory on shelves. Well, it's looking as if...

Time’s Running Out to Get Pixel 8 Pro at $799 ($200 Off)

Tim April 30, 2024 2

You have four more days to snag a Pixel 8 Pro at its discounted price of $799, a whopping $200 off the usual price. Considering that this device is the one we personally recommend to both family and friends whenever asked about Android phones, it's only...

Google Phone Gets Audio Emoji Feature

Kellen April 30, 2024 9

Google can't find time to add RCS support to Google Voice, but you know what they can find time for? Adding poop sounds to your phone calls. Rolling out today to the Google Phone app, you can take the misery of a phone call up 7 notches with new Audio Emoji....

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

Tim April 30, 2024 18

We're quite certain that Google will release the Pixel Watch 3 later this year, which will include for the first time in Pixel Watch history, two size options. That move alone is already nailing one of the wishlist items for many Android fans, but what else...

Fitbit Pay to Google Wallet: End Date to Switch Nears, Impacted Device List

Kellen April 30, 2024 1

Fitbit Pay is going away and you've been warned. A previous announcement for the ending flew under the radar in March, but Fitbit is now sending out notices to Fitbit users who might be impacted. In the email, Fitbit explains that Fitbit Pay will still work...

Google Pixel 8a: Price Increase Reportedly Unlikely, $499 to Start

Kellen April 30, 2024 1

Throughout our coverage of the upcoming Pixel 8a from Google, we've operated under this idea that we might pay a higher price than we did for the Pixel 7a, which was more expensive than the Pixel 6a that came before it. Now, a fresh report suggests the price...

Android 15 Could Intro New At a Glance Widget for Lock Screen

Tim April 29, 2024 2

On Pixel smartphones, owners are likely familiar with the At a Glance widget. It shows current calendar happenings, weather, and other information directly on your home screen. In Android 15, it's looking like Google is cooking up an At a Glance widget for...

May 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen May 7, 2024 2

Google released the May Android security update for Pixel phones today, on this first Tuesday of the month. This latest...

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Google’s Pixel 8a is Official at $499 and With Promising Upgrades

Kellen May 7, 2024 2

The Google Pixel 8a is an official phone as of this morning, with pricing, specs, and features all now confirmed. For those...

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Pixel Watch May Update: It Arrived With the Patches

Kellen May 6, 2024 2

Google has not yet updated its Pixel phones or foldables or tablets with the May Android security patch, but they have now...

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

Tim April 30, 2024 2

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 2

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 2

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 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 (Updated)

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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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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