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Here are Official Camera Samples From the Pixel 4

Kellen October 2, 2019

Google Pixel 4 camera looks like it'll be a winner, again. What's the best feature of every single one of Google's Pixel phones? The camera. What do we expect to be the standout feature again in the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL? The camera. With each new Google...

Google Assistant on Pixel 4 is Going to be Awesome and Fast, Motion Sense a Dud

Kellen October 2, 2019

I can't wait for the Pixel 4 to get here, so that we can stop musing about what Google will likely talk about when it makes its new phones official. There's only so much to gain from not experiencing something first hand and describing it from a leak. With...

Latest Instagram Beta Brings Dark Mode for All

Tim October 2, 2019

The latest beta build for Instagram on Android is bringing a Dark Mode for all to enjoy. Hooray for more Dark Mode! To get it up and running, you'll need the beta app (I'm on app version 114.0.0.13.120). So long as there is room, you can join the beta by...

3 Things Google Needs to Do With This Whole Dark Theme Thing

Kellen October 2, 2019

Android 10 is not necessarily the most feature-rich version of Android to date, but it finally brings home an option that Android users have begged for at an obnoxiously steady pace in recent years. Android 10 includes a system-level dark theme or dark mode,...

Incognito Mode Rolling Out for Google Maps, History Auto-Delete Comes to YouTube

Tim October 2, 2019

Google introduced new privacy features for select app users today, announcing that Incognito Mode is officially rolling out to all Google Maps users, YouTube is getting Auto-Delete, and Google Assistant can now help tidy up your Google account's history. As we...

Microsoft Just Announced a Dual-Screen, Folding Phone That Runs Android (Updated)

Kellen October 2, 2019

Microsoft hosted a hardware event this morning where they announced a bunch of Surface products, a line of devices that we wouldn't normal pay a ton of attention to. But before leaving the stage, they showed off a product some of us may consider buying in a...

SHIELD TV Update 8.0.1 Brings a Ton of Bug Fixes

Tim October 1, 2019

NVIDIA has posted the changelog for Experience Update 8.0.1 and it's massive. Headed to SHIELD TV owners this week, NVIDIA has a ton of bug fixes inside this update, including one for a WiFi issue that I've personally been experiencing. NVIDIA's history of...

Xbox Game Streaming App, for Project xCloud, Available for Download

Tim October 1, 2019

The necessary Xbox Game Streaming app for Android, the one that allows Microsoft's Project xCloud to work on your Android device, is now available for download. Sadly, downloading it doesn't really do anything, since Microsoft has yet to let anyone into its...

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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