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First Certified Google Find My Device Trackers Arrive in May

Kellen April 8, 2024 4

Now that Google's Find My Device network has launched, you might be wondering if there are any devices on the market that can take advantage of it. The short answer is - there will be, soon. I know, this always seems to be the case with new Android-related...

Google’s Pixel 8a Leaks and the Bezels Need to be Seen

Kellen April 8, 2024 20

With Google I/O 2024 about a month away, it's only right that the leaks begin to pickup for the company's next phone, the Pixel 8a. After seeing renders for it back in October, learning about all of the different variants a month ago, and then having specs...

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 My Device is here, Android friends! Originally scheduled to launch last summer, the new Find My Device network is capable of finding...

Spotify Brings Out the AI Playlist Feature You Knew Was Coming

Kellen April 8, 2024 1

Spotify is getting into AI this week through a new playlist tool that is rolling out in beta to start and only in select countries. Called "AI Playlist," this new feature uses the power of AI to help bring you a playlist to meet the moment, no matter how you...

Samsung Drops $900 Off Galaxy S24 Ultra in Exclusive Colors

Kellen April 5, 2024 6

You might think that after several months, a new device from Samsung would see a slowdown in big deals to try and move them. Friend, you would be wrong - Samsung is always running fire deals on newish products, like the Galaxy S24 series. Today's deal on the...

Nothing to Announce Nothing Ear and Ear (a) Earbuds

Kellen April 5, 2024 3

Nothing announced their first product back in July of 2021, if you can believe that. It has been 3 years since Nothing started this journey and began rolling out consumer hardware, the first of which was the Nothing Ear (1) earbuds. Unique by design, thanks to...

Google Pixel’s Phone App Might Get Easy “Lookup” Number Feature

Kellen April 5, 2024 8

How many times recently has a phone call hit your device and you ignore it, only to then immediately Google Search the number to see if it was important or something you should have answered? I do it daily. The process, though, for making that happen, could be...

Google’s Find My Device Network Launches Next Week (Updated: Official)

Tim April 4, 2024 11

UPDATE 4/8: It's official and has now launched. At last year's Google I/O, the company announced a new and improved Find My Device network, one powered by the world of Android devices. It's an extremely powerful tool that many people seem very excited about,...

Android 15 Beta 1.1 Update is Here to Squash NFC Bugs

Kellen April 22, 2024 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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