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Tips and Tricks

You Can Ask YouTube TV Support for Multiview Access

Kellen March 16, 2023 22

When YouTube TV announced its new multiview feature earlier in the week, we almost couldn't contain our immediate excitement knowing the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament was days away. But then we realized that Google was only planning to rollout the feature at random in a limited capacity,...

It’s Time to Enable Gmail Package Tracking

Kellen January 30, 2023 22

No one would blame you for forgetting that Gmail was supposed pick-up a new package tracking feature. Google announced the change last November and then I'm not sure we heard another word about it again. This week, the internet discovered that the new feature...

Old Wear OS Trick Will Update Your Pixel Watch

Kellen December 7, 2022 22

The Pixel Watch is getting a December update alongside the Pixel line of phones and that likely means you've checked for it. Since these things tend to rollout slowly, you may have come away disappointed after doing so and seeing a "Your watch is up to date"...

Stop Saying “Hey Google, Stop” and Just Say “Stop”

Kellen January 28, 2022 22

Google Assistant can be a useful tool to use from your phone, but also through your smart speaker or display. Weirdly, though, those home units often mistake something we say as the "Hey Google" hotword and can start carrying on a conversation in the...

Tip: Turn Off RCS “Chat” When You Switch Phones or Else…

Kellen July 20, 2021 22

Now that Verizon has committed to RCS with Google, the three major US carriers are all onboard. RCS is here (unlike 5G) and will be a big part of your messaging experience going forward, assuming you have an Android phone. And while RCS is great and a big...

How to Get Android 12 Developer Preview 1 on Your Google Pixel Phone

Kellen February 18, 2021 22

Let's say you saw the news about Android 12 Developer Preview 1 going live, read all of the changelogs and feature lists, and decided that you are interested in running this initial preview that is built for developers, not the everyday man. Well, you...

How To: Add Google Assistant Routines Shortcuts to Home Screen

Kellen December 10, 2020 22

As aware as I am of Google Assistant and its capabilities, my hesitance to use it more often has almost always been because I'd prefer to not have to speak out loud to it. When I use Assistant, it's typically by first activating it with a swipe rather than "...

Random Tip: Change Default Gmail Snooze Times in Google Keep

Kellen September 9, 2020 22

Because Google killed the greatest email app of all time and left us with Gmail, which still lacks some of the features I loved so much about Inbox, I've spent the better part of the past year or so jumping between both Gmail and third party email options. I'm...

Android 13 QPR3 Beta 2 is Here for Pixel Phones

Kellen March 29, 2023 22

The first Android 13 QPR3 Beta update is only two weeks old and we're already seeing an update to replace it. Google just...

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Don’t Upgrade Your Phone For 5G

Kellen March 28, 2023 22

There are lots of reasons to upgrade your phone to a shiny new one. You might want to test out what's new in camera...

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March 2023 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Phones

Kellen March 13, 2023 22

It might be off schedule as the second Monday of the month, with Google spending the last week in silence, but the March...

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Galaxy S23 is the Small Phone King

Kellen March 10, 2023 22

The world of Android smartphones doesn't have many realistic options for those who prefer a smaller phone. That's not to say...

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Android 14 Developer Preview 2 Arrives for Pixel Phones

Kellen March 8, 2023 22

The next release of the Android 14 Developer Preview is here as Developer Preview 2 (DP2). Since this is still a "developer...

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Samsung Galaxy S23+ Review: What’s Not to Like?

Kellen March 2, 2023 22

2023 is off to a solid start. We just got done looking at the very-nice OnePlus 11, are still loving the Pixel 7 line, and...

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Google Drops 9 New Android and Wear OS Features on Us

Kellen February 27, 2023 22

One of my favorite Android-related events that flows throughout the tech space every few months is the feature drops Google...

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Galaxy S23 Ultra Gets a First Update That’s Pretty Big

Kellen February 24, 2023 22

The Galaxy S23 family has been in the hands of many for the past week and it's now time to start improving things. That's not...

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$300 Off the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ is Good Stuff

Kellen March 29, 2023 22

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 line offers a wide range of tablet options that are still probably the best in Android. Others sell...

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Best Buy Slashes $300 Off Pixel 7 Pro With Activation

Kellen March 24, 2023 22

There's a chance that you ignored all of Samsung's Discover deals this week because you'd rather own a Google Pixel, like the...

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Samsung’s Final Discover Deal is the Galaxy S23 Ultra at $750 Off

Kellen March 24, 2023 22

Alright, Samsung's Discover event is coming to a close and they are doing so by offering up a decent trade-in deal for the...

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DEAL: Galaxy S23 for $99 Doing the Trade-In Dance

Kellen March 23, 2023 22

When Samsung launched the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra, we were sort of surprised that trade-in values for...

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Galaxy Z Fold 4 Up to $700 Off in Deal of the Day

Kellen March 22, 2023 22

The Samsung Discover sales week continues on this hump day with a Galaxy Fold 4 deal to consider. Depending on the phone...

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DEAL: Unlocked Galaxy S23 Ultra for $449 With Proper Trade-In

Tim March 20, 2023 22

Samsung is enhancing its trade-in values again, allowing buyers of the carrier unlocked Galaxy S23 Ultra to score the device...

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Pixel 7 Gets Biggest Discount Ever, 7 Pro and Watch and Buds Pro Discounted Too

Kellen March 19, 2023 22

Google and its retail partners are hosting a fresh sale on all things Pixel at the moment, and the deals are as good as we...

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Double Storage on Pixel 7 Pro or Pixel 7 is $100 Off, Pixel 6a $299 Again

Kellen March 9, 2023 22

The Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel 6a are almost always discounted, sort of like Google Nest devices. You should...

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