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Pixel 4 Fans Fire Up Online Petition for Google to Bring Back Unlimited Original Quality Backups

Tim October 17, 2019

Shortly after Google unveiled the new Pixel 4, it was noted on the device's listing page that it would not include unlimited Google Photos storage for original quality photos. Instead, Google is offering unlimited "high quality" backups. This, of course,...

Google One Adds Rewards Program for Google Store Purchases

Kellen October 17, 2019

As a part of the Pixel 4 launch, Google adding new benefits to its Google One storage service. Not only do Pixel 4 get a free Google One trial and help sessions with "Pro" Google experts, there's a new rewards program with benefits that increase depending on...

Pixel 4 Could Have Been the Moment for Google to Showcase RCS, But You Know, Carriers

Kellen October 17, 2019

At the "Made by Google" event earlier this week, Google was super excited to announce that they had expanded their partnerships and would launch the new Pixel 4 through every major US carrier. This was a first for Google, who had exclusively (and mistakenly)...

New NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro Shows Up at Amazon, Pre-Orders Open Now (Updated: Another New SHIELD!)

Kellen October 17, 2019

We've heard rumors about a new NVIDIA SHIELD TV on the horizon, but weren't exactly expecting one to show up on Amazon today, unannounced. And yeah that just happened! Here is the new NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro for 2019. The device will cost $199.99 if you'd like to...

Video: ASUS ROG Phone 2 Unboxing and First Look!

Tim October 16, 2019

Announced all the way back in July, the ROG Phone 2 has been making its way to users across the globe, and luckily for us, ASUS was kind enough to send one our way. Before I start gaming until my eyeballs bleed, though, we have to unbox this puppy. To overview...

What was the Most Exciting Product Google Announced This Week?

Kellen October 16, 2019

Google announced a bunch of new hardware yesterday in a variety of product categories. New phones were the big story, but they also brought us a new Chromebook, upgraded Nest Mini, upgraded mesh WiFi system, and showed off their first true wireless earbuds...

Poll: You Buying a Pixel 4?

Kellen October 16, 2019

You know the specs, price, features, and have seen the device in the hands of the privileged media. Pre-orders are open and some of you have a decision to make should you want a Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL the day it launches. So, are you buying one? We ask this...

Bad North: Jotunn Edition Now Available for Android

Tim October 16, 2019

I told you earlier this month that I'd let you know when Bad North launched for Android. Well, it happened. The game has arrived on Google Play and it's priced at $4.99 (and it features no in-app purchases). As the game's description puts it, "Bad North is a...

Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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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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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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