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Pixel 9 Pro Battery Life is Really, Really Good

Kellen August 21, 2024 43

Should you go back through several reviews of Pixel phones that I've written over the years, one thing you might have noticed is that I rarely rave about battery life on any of Google's phones. My testing typically ends up showing either solid battery life (...

Pixel 9 Pro Hardware So Good, Your iPhone Should Be Jealous

Kellen August 21, 2024 43

When the first leaks of the Pixel 9 series arrived, we weren't alone in thinking that the devices looked similar to Apple's iPhone. The flat edges, logo styling, and rounded corners all gave off an iPhone vibe, even if there is still so much Google as a part...

Pixel 9 Pro’s New Fingerprint Reader, Modem Impress Us

Kellen August 21, 2024 43

We've made so many jokes over the years about the in-display fingerprint reader used in Google's most recent Pixel phones, because the sensor has been so bad that with every update, folks take to comment sections and reddit to proclaim that the update has...

Google Pixel 9: My 3 Favorite Things

Tim August 21, 2024 43

It's Pixel 9 week, and while we're very close to delivering a complete review, we wanted to provide you with an easily digestible list of our favorite things on Google's newest smartphone. There's a lot to like here, especially at a reasonable starting price...

Gmail Gets Two New Gemini Features: Polish and Body Shortcuts

Kellen August 20, 2024 43

Google truly believes that one of the apps that can best take advantage of AI is Gmail. They may not be wrong either, as so many of us live within our inboxes for hours in a day. We could all use some help managing the emails upon emails that come in,...

Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro Factory Images Ready for Launch

Kellen August 20, 2024 43

The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are scheduled to launch this week and we know that at least a few of you have received shipping notices. The big day for you and your Pixel 9 is almost here and we can't wait to talk to you about them when that time comes. To...

YouTube Has Lots of Sunday Ticket Improvements This Football Season

Tim August 20, 2024 43

YouTube detailed quite a few upgrades for the Sunday Ticket experience this week, hopefully leading to a stellar football watching experience for customers. For the typical fan, the new and improved multiview is sure to be enjoyed, allowing viewers to watch up...

Pixel 9 Pro Comes in Google’s Fancy New Packaging That “Looks Recyclable”

Kellen August 20, 2024 43

As a part of the launch of the new Pixel 9 series, the Pixel Watch 3, and new Nest Thermostat, Google is introducing new packaging for its hardware. This new packaging is 100% plastic free, has a texture and design that tells you to recycle it, and opens in a...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 2

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 5

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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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 43

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025 43

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 43

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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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