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Samsung’s One UI 7 Won’t Hit Beta Until “End of This Year” (Updated)

Kellen October 3, 2024 2

Google offered up Android 15 in several preview and beta forms for a good chunk of 2024 before pushing it to AOSP at the beginning of September. While they didn't release it for Pixel phones at that same time, they told us to expect it within the "coming weeks...

Galaxy Devices Stuck in Bootloop Following App Update (Updated)

Tim October 4, 2024 12

Select Galaxy owners are having a not-so-fun day today, with phones apparently stuck in endless bootloops following a SmartThings framework system app update. Devices affected include the Galaxy S10 series, as well as the Galaxy Note 10 series. The full list...

Rumor: Pixel 9a Launch Scheduled for March

Tim October 4, 2024 1

If you have been seeing renders of the Pixel 9a and thinking to yourself it would be nice to have that phone in your pocket, it's now rumored that launch of Google's next mid-range device is scheduled for mid-March, 2025. With pre-orders happening at that time...

Galaxy Ring Now FSA, HSA Eligible

Tim October 4, 2024 2

Samsung announced this morning that Galaxy Ring is now FSA and HSA eligible, meaning US buyers can utilize pre-tax dollars to get themselves this wearable. Related: Living With Galaxy Ring To go this route, you'll need to buy yourself the Galaxy Ring, but then...

Verizon Message+ is Shutting Down

Kellen October 3, 2024 17

Verizon has had a text message app called Verizon Messages, that everyone referred to as Verizon Message+, for at least 8 years. The app isn't something I ever considered using, as it has always been a bit behind in terms of UI trends, but it has at least 100...

DEAL: Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra Down to $399 With Eligible Trade-in ($800 Off)

Tim October 3, 2024

Last week, Samsung made its newest line of Galaxy Tabs official. This week, they are now up for sale on the company's website, and naturally, you can get some pretty great savings should you opt to buy them while they're fresh. Max Savings: To get the best...

Oura Ring 4 Official at $349 With Improvements Everywhere, Redesigned App

Kellen October 3, 2024 3

Smart rings are a hot health tracking item at the moment and that's mostly because Samsung has finally entered the arena. There are other players, though, one of which has been in the game for a number of years and has released multiple generations of its...

Gemini Live Will Soon Support More Than 40 Different Languages

Tim October 3, 2024 3

The Gemini team announced this morning that Gemini Live will soon support over 40 different languages, with different some language support starting today. This news follows the confirmation that Gemini Live is now available for all English users on Android,...

Gmail Gets Refreshed Summary Cards, New “Happening Soon” Section

Kellen October 2, 2024 2

Gmail is getting several big changes to the way it presents information for purchases, events, bills, and travel emails. The summary cards you may have experienced in the past are about to get an overhaul that will bring you clearer information with real-time...

Samsung’s One UI 7 Won’t Hit Beta Until “End of This Year” (Updated)

Kellen October 3, 2024 2

Google offered up Android 15 in several preview and beta forms for a good chunk of 2024 before pushing it to AOSP at the...

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Gmail Gets Refreshed Summary Cards, New “Happening Soon” Section

Kellen October 2, 2024 2

Gmail is getting several big changes to the way it presents information for purchases, events, bills, and travel emails. The...

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Android 16 Codename Tipped to be Baklava

Tim September 30, 2024 2

It appears as though Google is getting ready to start over, folks. Or maybe more appropriately, they already did and we're...

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Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review: An Excellent Foldable That’s Tempting Me

Kellen September 26, 2024 2

Google certainly went big this year when it comes to smartphone releases and choices. Not only did they give us a Pixel 9,...

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Review: Really Incredible Audio

Kellen September 25, 2024 2

It has been two years since we reviewed the original Pixel Buds Pro, which means it has been that long since Google gave us...

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Wear OS 5 Update is Here for Pixel Watch, Pixel Watch 2! (Updated)

Kellen September 24, 2024 2

Update: We are seeing reports that Google has pulled this update following an issue with the software that is essentially...

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Google TV Streamer First Impressions: The Speed Improvements! And the Remote.

Kellen September 23, 2024 2

The new Google TV Streamer is launching tomorrow and we've had the chance to test one out for the past week or so. Since I...

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Google TV Gets Google Home Panel, AI Wallpapers, New Sports Page

Kellen September 23, 2024 2

To celebrate the launch of the Google TV Streamer this week, Google is pushing out a handful of big features to the Google TV...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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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