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Google Trips is Shutting Down and We Still Don’t Have Trip Bundles in Gmail

Kellen June 4, 2019

Google Trips, the poorly-put-together trip planning app from Google that hasn't ever really seen much love, will be shutdown on August 5. That's worth pointing out, even if no one uses it, because it's the last remaining trip bundling or organizing solution...

Google Play’s Latest Redesign is Rolling Out, Brings That Bottom Bar Hotness

Tim May 31, 2019

The latest redesign for Google Play is now hitting user devices, spotted by the fantastic folks over on reddit. The major change is the addition of a bottom bar for navigation. There are dedicated sections for Games, Apps, Movies, and Books. Previously, these...

#TBT: 8pen is Just as Painful in 2019 as It Was in 2010

Tim May 30, 2019

If you have been following Android for a while, then maybe you'll remember 8pen. The app was a keyboard replacement, but unlike Swype or SwiftKey, 8pen was a complete reimagining of what we know as a keyboard. 8pen used gestures and swipes for input, and after...

Google Maps Can Now Show You Photos of Popular Dishes at Restaurants

Tim May 30, 2019

I heard a long time ago that if you go to a restaurant and there are pictures of food on the menu, don't expect anything life changing to come out of that kitchen. In direct opposition of this, Google is making an effort to turn restaurant menus into a very...

Plex Update Exits Beta, Brings Refreshed UI and Picture-in-Picture

Tim May 30, 2019

Plex announced that an update featuring a refreshed UI and new features has exited beta for Android users and is now rolling out. Inside, the updated look offers a new video UI, the same as what's available currently for music playback. In addition, folks...

What Are the Odds: Google Play Begins Requiring Games With Loot Boxes to Disclose the Odds

Tim May 29, 2019

Loot boxes are a major part of the video game industry right now. Basically, inside of a lot of games you may already play, you pay for a randomized prize, with the odds always being substantially low to receive anything considered cool, let alone valuable. To...

Google Lens Upgrade With Dining and Translations is Rolling Out

Tim May 29, 2019

At Google I/O earlier this month, Google announced new features for Google Lens, a couple of which appear to be rolling out right now. The two that we're seeing available are instant translations, as well as web photo retrieving for restaurant menus. The first...

Google Duo Now Supports 8 People in a Group Call, Doodles for Video Messages

Tim May 23, 2019

If you're someone with a big family, you'll be happy to hear that Google Duo now supports up to 8 individual callers in a group call. Funny, to me this sounds like an awful time with people talking over one another, but it could be nice for some very loving...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 2

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 2

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 12

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 4

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 2

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 12

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 6

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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We’re at the Point Where You Only Buy a Pixel 10 Pro if It’s $300 Off

Kellen December 8, 2025

Paying full price for Google's Pixel devices is certainly a thing you could do. If you are the type to buy something on the...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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