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9 Sweet New Features are Coming to Android and Your Devices

Kellen February 26, 2024 8

You don't have to own a Google Pixel phone in order to experience the wonderful world of feature drops. All you need is an Android phone or device and you'll get regular (basically quarterly) updates with new features (like this one) to take advantage of...

Google Will Let You Customize the Cute New Android Bot

Kellen February 23, 2024 2

Need something silly to kill off the rest of your Friday? Google released a fun little Android Bot customizer you can play with. The "Create your own Android Bot" tool is released as a part of Mobile World Congress, a convention that takes place in Barcelona...

Here’s a Pixel 8 That’s $10 Cheaper Than Anywhere Else ($160 Off)

Kellen February 23, 2024 5

Google's "final call" for current Pixel 8 deals isn't quite done yet and most places have it for $150 off. There is one place you can get it for $160 off, though, and that's Woot. The current best Pixel 8 deal at the moment is through Amazon's weird deal site...

Galaxy S24’s First Big Update Goes Live Right on Time: Camera, Screen Improvements Here

Kellen February 23, 2024 14

Samsung kept its word - the first big Galaxy S24 update has arrived to end the week and it includes major camera changes, screen improvements, and what I can only imagine are countless bug fixes. This big Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 update...

With Galaxy AI Update Around Corner, Buying Last Year’s Samsung Phones Isn’t Crazy

Tim February 22, 2024 5

We know it's always great to have the latest and greatest, but in the case of the Galaxy S23 lineup vs. Galaxy S24 lineup, the key differentiator is Galaxy AI. As of right now, One UI 6.1 (with Galaxy AI) is only available on the latest Galaxy S24 series, but...

Google Pay App Shutting Down June 4, Get Your Google Wallet Ready

Tim February 22, 2024 20

Google announced today that it is sunsetting the Google Pay app in the US, meaning everyone will need to download and fire up the Google Wallet app. Said to be a move to help simplify the payment apps experience, the Google Pay app is essentially losing all...

Gemini AI Can Now Help You Write Your For Sale Posts

Tim February 22, 2024 7

Google announced today that it is bringing more AI to Chrome, this time in the form of help with your online writing. And believe me, there's a lot of folks out there that can benefit from this. For example, with this new Help Me Write feature, Chrome can now...

AT&T Smacked With Massive Outage – T-Mobile, Verizon Say They are OK (Updated)

Kellen February 22, 2024 10

This morning hasn't been a fun one for AT&T customers across the US. Widespread outages have been reported for hours, disrupting service on one of the big 3 carriers while pulling in statements from the other two major players to confirm their networks are...

What’s New in Android 15 Beta 2: The Fun Stuff!

Kellen May 16, 2024 10

Since we’re in Android 15 Beta 2, it’s probably safe for you to go ahead and flash this to your Pixel phone, assuming you are...

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Android 15 Beta 2 is Here for Pixel Devices and Non-Pixel Devices

Kellen May 15, 2024 10

It wouldn't be a Google I/O week without a brand new Android 15 Beta release. Prepare your Pixel devices, my friends, for the...

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10 Big New Android Features From I/O: Private Space, Wallet Cards, AI in Google TV, More

Kellen May 15, 2024 10

If you fell asleep during yesterday's keynote because the only thing Google wanted to talk about was Gemini and AI, you are...

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I’ve Spent 5 Days With the Pixel 8a

Kellen May 13, 2024 10

Shortly after the Pixel 8a was announced, we looked through all of the comments that were made about the phone and noticed...

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Samsung Begins Galaxy AI Rollout to More Devices

Tim May 10, 2024 10

Back in mid-April, Samsung announced that it would soon be bringing the Galaxy AI update (aka One UI 6.1) to a good list of...

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May 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen May 7, 2024 10

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 10

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 10

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 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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