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June’s Android Feature Drop Headed to Your Devices: Widgets, Spotify, and More

Kellen June 1, 2023 12

It's June 2023 Android feature drop time! This morning, Google unwrapped at least 7 new features that are on the way to Android phones, tablets, and wearables, all of which do not require you to own anything a part of the Pixel brand. This fun stuff is for...

The Galaxy S22 Ultra is Yours for $799 Right Now ($400 Off)

Kellen June 2, 2023 2

With the launch of the Galaxy S22 line, Samsung made a pledge to provide support for their best phones for a full 5 years. That 5 years would be filled with monthly security patches through most of it, along with 4 Android version updates. It's the pledge that...

Hope You Got in an Early Pixel Fold Pre-Order or You’ll be Waiting

Kellen June 2, 2023 25

Spending almost $2,000 on a phone, especially a first generation version, brings me quite a bit of anxiety, even as someone who has been in the industry for well over a decade and loves to dive into the newest of new. That is just an enormous amount of cash....

Fitbit Gets Google Account Login on June 6

Kellen June 2, 2023 3

Back in April, Google told us that at some point in the summer, you would be able to login to your Fitbit account with a Google Account. The whole point was to make signing-in easier and more secure, but it also makes sense since Google owns Fitbit that you...

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Announcement Likely Earlier Than Usual

Kellen June 2, 2023 2

Qualcomm has already set a date to announce what we assume will be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and it's earlier than usual. Mark those calendars because Qualcomm's last couple of chips have been great. With the rebrand of the Snapdragon top tier chip to the "8 Gen"...

Gmail on Android is Getting “Top Results” in Search

Kellen June 2, 2023 4

To further improve the search results that show when you look for something in Gmail on your phone (both Android and iOS), Google is pushing out a new feature that's powered by machine learning models. This is apparently one of the most "highly requested"...

Motorola’s Razr+ Costs $999 and Ships June 23

Kellen June 1, 2023 11

Motorola announced the new Razr+ today, as well as a new regular ol' Razr. The new Razr+ is priced at $999 and will arrive June 23, with pre-orders opening June 16. The other Razr doesn't yet have a price or release date, but will certainly be priced well...

Verizon Offering Netflix, Paramount+, and Showtime in One Bundle for As Low As $11/Month

Tim June 1, 2023 18

Verizon has a new +play bundle option for subscribers this week, bundling up a Netflix Premium, Paramount+, and SHOWTIME account for the price of $25.99/month. For those who use the monthly +play perks through Verizon's myPlan, you can get the bundle for as...

Google Wallet Will Let You Take a Picture of All Your Passes for Storage

Kellen June 1, 2023 5

Google Wallet is having a bit of a day today, receiving its own set of announcements alongside that new Android feature drop. We talked about some of the new features in an earlier write-up, but Google had not yet told us about the biggest new feature coming...

June’s Android Feature Drop Headed to Your Devices: Widgets, Spotify, and More

Kellen June 1, 2023 5

It's June 2023 Android feature drop time! This morning, Google unwrapped at least 7 new features that are on the way to...

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Standalone New Google Weather App Looks in the Works

Kellen May 30, 2023 5

Checking the weather on your Android phone is a simple task. Most phone makers include their own app or a shortcut to see a...

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Google Rumored to Switch to Snapdragon Chip in Pixel Watch 2

Kellen May 30, 2023 5

I'll probably keep saying this until device renders leak or Google shows it off before that happens, but a Pixel Watch 2...

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Android 14 Beta 2.1: New Pixel Update Dropped, Fixes 8 Big Bugs

Kellen May 25, 2023 5

Fresh off the Android 14 Beta 2 hitting Pixel phones at I/O a couple of weeks back, Google is now pushing out Android 14 Beta...

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Pixel Watch Gets Its Own Factory Image, OTA File Pages

Kellen May 25, 2023 5

Google has kept up with Pixel Watch updates since the wearable launched last year. If anything, they have held to a monthly...

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Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro 5 Launches With the Goods and Costs $349.99

Kellen May 24, 2023 5

This news might have been spoiled a few weeks back, thanks to an early listing, but it is now official - the Mobvoi TicWatch...

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Google Pixel 7a Review: Pixel 7, Meet Your Replacement

Kellen May 22, 2023 5

Unlike most in this space, the Pixel 6a did not win me over last year. While Google's A-Series phone took on the new Pixel...

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Verizon’s New MyPlan Plans are Live: Should You Switch to Unlimited Plus?

Kellen May 18, 2023 5

The new myPlan unlimited options from Verizon are live and available starting today. After first announcing them earlier in...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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Google Pixel Watch Unboxing, Setup, and Comparison!

Kellen October 12, 2022 2

Now that we can talk about the Pixel Watch with all of you, this should be a fun few days. We are (obviously) kicking off our...

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Galaxy Z Flip 4: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen August 31, 2022 2

Our Galaxy Z Flip 4 review should be along here shortly, and spoiler alert - I'm a big, big fan, outside of the camera. But...

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GALAXY Z FOLD 4: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim August 18, 2022 2

You may have a pre-ordered Galaxy Z Fold 4 on its way to your house very soon, so in order to prepare yourself for the joy of...

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