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Andy Rubin Shows Off Device With “Radically Different Form Factor” (Updated: More Details, Photos)

Tim October 8, 2019

UPDATE: Essential confirmed that the device is indeed their next project. It's called Project GEM and they've shared more photos and details. Today on Twitter, Andy Rubin showed off something, a device of some kind, one that he says sports a "radically...

What Phone Case are You Using Right Now?

Kellen October 8, 2019

Cases, man, I can't do 'em. I'm a fool, I know, since I went through a phase there where I broke every phone I touched. It's the bulk, or something, though, that I can't ever warm up to. I'm dumb! These are no longer $500 devices made of glass and plastic that...

The Two Watch Faces I Install on Every Wear OS Watch

Kellen October 8, 2019

I still like Wear OS watches, even if the platform has stalled and there are fewer partners than ever to buy a watch from. I wear my Fossil Gen 5 everyday and tend to like it for the most part. While I wish we'd see a breakthrough in hardware or features (like...

You Can Now Move Streams Between Google Cast Devices With Your Voice

Tim October 8, 2019

At long last, users can now move music and video streams between Google Cast-supported devices with nothing but their voice. Before this change, let's say you casted music to your bathroom speaker, but now want to move it to the living room. To do, you'd have...

Google Camera 7.1 is Here With a Fresh UI, New Features

Kellen October 8, 2019

During that initial wave of Pixel 4 leaks in early September, a new Google Camera app surfaced with a refreshed UI, new features, and a jump in build number to 7.0. That wasn't an officially released build and the app was a little buggy, but you may as well...

Hulu App for iOS Now Allows for Downloads, Coming Soon to Android

Tim October 7, 2019

Hulu is rolling out the ability for iOS users to download shows for on-the-go viewing, much like Netflix has offered for some time. The feature is marked as "coming soon" to Android, but other than that, the only caveat is that you'll need to be subscribed to...

There’s Something Off About These Galaxy Fold Reviews on Best Buy

Tim October 7, 2019

I was taking a look at Galaxy Fold availability this morning and stumbled across the review section for the device on Best Buy. According to people who have bought this phone, the Galaxy Fold might be the greatest phone ever made, currently holding a 4.8 star...

Essential Phone Still Getting Monthly Updates Same-Day as Google Pixel Phones

Kellen October 7, 2019

It has been a full two years since Essential introduced the Essential Phone and yet it's still receiving monthly Android security updates on the same day that Google pushes them to Pixel phones. I know that Essential doesn't do much to Android, that they have...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 3

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 6

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 3

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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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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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