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Google Pixel’s August Update Arrives in “Coming Weeks”

Kellen August 4, 2022 11

Google provided an update on the August Pixel update situation today, since the update did not arrive during its usual first-Monday schedule. Instead, it sounds like Google is still working on the update and will deliver it within weeks. In a brief post to the...

One UI 5 Beta for Galaxy S22 Goes Live in US!

Kellen August 5, 2022 5

When I mentioned earlier that I wouldn't be surprised if the One UI 5 Beta went live in the US over the weekend, I didn't have a hunch or any proof, only that Samsung announced and then pulled a news post saying as much. And well, they can re-post that if they...

Google TV is Going to Add Free Live TV

Kellen August 5, 2022 22

Want to hear something cool on this beautiful Friday? Your Google TV might soon get free live TV. Yeah, seriously. Google has apparently been building out live TV into the Google TV platform for some time, but only recently has evidence arrived suggesting it...

HBO Max is Too Good, So Warner Will Merge Discovery+ Into It

Kellen August 5, 2022 18

Owning a whole bunch of content seems like an awesome problem to have until you try to monetize it all in ways that make a "viable business." That part in quotes seems to be the key takeaway from this week's big news in the media space. Warner Bros. Discovery...

Samsung’s One UI 5 Beta Begins Initial Rollout on Galaxy S22 (Updated: Live!)

Kellen August 5, 2022 5

Android 13 is close enough to launching that Samsung is starting to open up its One UI 5 Beta program for the first time on the Galaxy S22 series. The first rollout has begun outside of the US (in Germany and Korea), but don't be surprised if it hits here...

YouTube TV’s Base Plan Loses Universo, Which Joins Paid Spanish Plus Add-On

Kellen August 4, 2022 5

YouTube TV subscribers, we have a minor channel adjustment for you to be aware of. Starting today, your YouTube TV base plan will lose a channel - Universo. Google and YouTube TV aren't issuing a price adjustment, they are simply moving Universo to the Spanish...

Latest 5G Report Shows T-Mobile Holding “Commanding” Lead Over Verizon, AT&T

Kellen August 4, 2022 9

For the first half of 2022, the 5G race in the US didn't change much, according to the latest report. Even though Verizon and AT&T both began deploying C-Band spectrum in order to boost their networks with mid-band 5G, it's T-Mobile that remains king with...

OnePlus 10 Pro Price Drops Permanently to $799

Kellen August 4, 2022 6

As a part of yesterday's OnePlus 10T event, OnePlus announced that its true-flagship, the OnePlus 10 Pro, now has a starting price of $799. That's a great price for a phone I personally like a lot, with all of the high-end specs you need in 2022. To recap, $...

Here’s a Pixel 6a Deal That Gets You One for $399

Kellen August 4, 2022 11

The Pixel 6a is only a couple of weeks old and yet the deals surrounding this mid-range phone from Google have not been hard to find. For this week, Amazon is hosting a coupon that drops the price to $399. That's a solid $50 off its usual retail price. To get...

Google Pixel’s August Update Arrives in “Coming Weeks”

Kellen August 4, 2022 11

Google provided an update on the August Pixel update situation today, since the update did not arrive during its usual first-...

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Where is Google’s August Update for Pixel Phones? (Updated)

Kellen August 2, 2022 11

You may be wondering where the August update is for your Google Pixel phone, since yesterday was the first Monday of the...

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Google Pixel Buds Pro First Listen: Give Me More

Kellen July 28, 2022 11

The Pixel Buds Pro are the 4th attempt at wireless earbuds by Google and arguably the most complete on paper. They also...

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Google Pixel 6a Review: Not Quite Enough

Kellen July 21, 2022 11

The Google Pixel 6a is the latest in the A-series line from Google, an affordable phone series that typically takes most of...

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Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon W5+ Chip for Wearables Makes “Most Advanced Leap Yet”

Kellen July 19, 2022 11

Every two years, Qualcomm introduces a new (or should I say "new") wearable chipset that will power a new range of...

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Android 13 Beta 4 Arrives For Google Pixel Owners and It’s an Important Release

Kellen July 13, 2022 11

Google is releasing Android 13 Beta 4 today as the final beta update before the official Android 13 release in a few weeks....

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July 2022 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Phones

Kellen July 6, 2022 11

The holiday pushed us two days, but here we are accepting delivery of the July Google Pixel update and security patch. Google...

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Pixel Watch 2 Is Going To Be So Sweet

Tim June 27, 2022 11

First generation Google products. I wouldn't say they always have issues, but many times, they have issues. This isn't purely...

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Video: OnePlus 10T Unboxing and Tour

Kellen August 3, 2022 5

The OnePlus 10T has been fully revealed after a live event took place this morning for all to see. We also happen to have one...

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OnePlus 10 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen March 31, 2022 5

Assuming you just finished up reading about the launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro in the US, you may want to see what the phone is...

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Galaxy S22 Ultra: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen February 15, 2022 5

Once your Samsung Galaxy S22 or Galaxy S22 Ultra shows up, we know exactly what should do first. Well, if anything, we think...

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Video: Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Ultra Leave Their Boxed Lives Behind

Tim February 10, 2022 5

Yesterday was intense, you know, with Samsung announcing a ton of new products and then many not being able to buy them...

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VIDEO: Our Pixel 7 Wishlist

Tim November 19, 2021 5

We're a solid month into our time with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. With that said, it's never a bad thing to look ahead,...

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VIDEO: 5 Reasons to Buy the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro

Tim November 4, 2021 5

If you're in the market for a new phone, allow us to provide you with 5 reasons to consider the new Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro...

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Google Pixel 6 Pro: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 25, 2021 5

You've seen enough initial reviews and are now looking forward to your Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro pre-order arriving in a couple...

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Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Unboxing and First Look!

Kellen October 19, 2021 5

Now that you've watched Google fully reveal the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, and after you placed that early pre-order, you are...

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