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Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Sprint Team Up to Bring RCS to US (Updated)

Kellen October 24, 2019

The Cross Carrier Messaging Initiative (CCMI) will bring RCS to US consumers, they say. It's only been a couple of months since Google decided to force adoption of Rich Communication Services (RCS) on Android in Europe, all while suggesting that they couldn't...

Pixel 4 Display Confirmed to be Made by LG

Tim October 24, 2019

We learned earlier today from iFixit that the Pixel 4 XL features a Samsung-made display panel, which was an interesting find simply because Samsung has yet to utilize a 90Hz panel on one of its own flagship phones. Now, thanks to XDA's Mishaal Rahman, it's...

SHIELD TV Remote App Updated Just in Time for New Hardware

Tim October 24, 2019

Just in time for new hardware, which should be arriving next Monday, NVIDIA has updated its official SHIELD TV app. The update includes a completely revamped UI, controls for launching apps, new control interfaces, plus voice controls via Google Assistant. As...

First Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL Factory Images Now Available and There are 3 of Them

Kellen October 24, 2019

Being Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL launch day, Google has done what it typically does and went ahead and made the first sets of factory image and OTA files available for each. This one is a bit different, though, because there are 3 files and build versions...

It’s Pixel 4 Day! Your Initial Thoughts and Impressions?

Kellen October 24, 2019

October 24 has arrived and that means your Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL should be here. Well, unless you ordered from Amazon, but the rest of you, today is your day! I know that you may have only had the phone in hand for a couple of hours. I know that you have no...

October 28 is New SHIELD TV Day!

Tim October 24, 2019

NVIDIA took to Twitter this morning to tease October 28, which we assume will be new SHIELD TV announcement day. If you haven't been following the news, look here, here, and here. How exciting! https://twitter.com/NVIDIASHIELD/status/1187398413060583426

SHIELD TV (2019) Gets Purchased at Best Buy, Apparently Starts at $149

Tim October 24, 2019

NVIDIA has yet to make the new SHIELD TV models official, but we know something is coming. And because we know something is coming, folks are apparently walking into Best Buy and asking if they have the new SHIELD TV, then presumably unknowingly, Best Buy...

Pixel 4 XL Teardown Reveals Samsung Display, Almost Decent Repairability Score

Tim October 24, 2019

The good people at iFixit published their Pixel 4 XL teardown this week, detailing the innards of Google's latest flagship phone. As you'd expect, they found micro chips, adhesive, plus a whole assortment of odds and ends that when compiled, create something...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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