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OnePlus 7T Pro is Now Official (McLaren Edition Too), but No US Plans

Kellen October 10, 2019

OnePlus just announced the OnePlus 7T Pro at an event in London, making the 7T line more than just a single phone. The 7T Pro will launch alongside the OnePlus 7T (our review) outside of the US. What's different between the OnePlus 7 Pro and this new 7T Pro?...

OnePlus Android 10 Update Will Reach as Far as the OnePlus 5 (Updated: Timeline Added)

Tim October 10, 2019

Announced today during OnePlus' press event, the company's OxygenOS update based on Android 10 will reach as far back as the OnePlus 5. Considering that device released in June, 2017, this seems logical and not overly impressive. While we'll likely never see...

OnePlus Hosting Another Live Event Right Now, Likely for the 7T Pro (Updated)

Kellen October 10, 2019

UPDATE: It's official and you'll find more details here! Want more from OnePlus? The company is hosting an event in London right now to talk OnePlus 7T line. While the regular OnePlus 7T is already official in the US and elsewhere (our review), we have a...

Issa Rae is the New Google Assistant Voice to Try!

Kellen October 10, 2019

Issa Rae is the new limited time voice you can have takeover your Google Assistant-infused world. Google announced the new voice today, which should be live for all to switch to. Just say, "Hey Google, talk like Issa" to get started. Like the voice of John...

Mmm, Dark Mode for Google Voice is Rolling Out

Tim October 9, 2019

Dark Mode for the Google Voice app just appeared on my Pixel 3 XL running Android 10, following an update to version 2019.40.273569721. What's nice about this implementation is that inside of the app's settings, all the way at the bottom, there's a dedicated...

YouTube TV Subscribers can Gift 2 Weeks of Free Service to Friends and Family

Kellen October 9, 2019

YouTube TV subscribers were given an offer today that lets them share a 2-week free trial of Google's TV service with friends and family. Through an email that showed up this afternoon, a shareable link and/or code was included that gets your loved ones the...

Google Maps Doesn’t Have Dark Theme, But Google is Teasing It

Kellen October 9, 2019

Because Android 10 has a dark theme built-in and Google is making a big deal out of turning its apps from white to dark, they've taken to the Android Instagram account to hype all of the darkness that is coming to apps. The thing is, they showed off Google...

DEAL: Aukey Hosting Sale on Variety of USB Power Delivery Devices, Up to 45% Off

Tim October 9, 2019

Aukey is hosting a sale on select USB C Power Delivery (PD) devices on Amazon this week, varying in type and price. For us mobile users, most notably would be a $10 (usually $19) car charger that features dual ports, one 15W USB C port and one 18W Quick Charge...

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025

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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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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