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Verizon LG G6 Receives Pie Update, V40 Gets August Security Patch

Tim September 25, 2019

LG and Verizon are making any remaining G6 owners happy this week, sending out the Android 9 Pie update that's been available from Google since August of last year. For a phone that released in March, 2017, I suppose that's not terrible. I mean, at least it...

Mario Kart Tour Now Available on Android!

Kellen September 24, 2019

That's right, Mario Kart Tour is now available on Android for all to install! Like any Mario Kart game, you get to race around courses with your favorite Nintendo characters. Since this is Mario Kart Tour, Nintendo has tried to create courses inspired by real-...

OnePlus TV Looks Like a TV, Can be Mounted to Wall

Tim September 24, 2019

Spoiler alert: OnePlus TV looks like a TV. Sorry if you expected something different. Tonight on Twitter, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau shared a look at the company's upcoming television, one that happens to be attached to a wall. Interestingly, having the TV attached...

That New Android 10 Build From Yesterday is Showing Up as OTA Update Today

Kellen September 24, 2019

Yesterday, we told you that Google had uploaded a newer build of the September Android 10 update for Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3a XL devices. At the time, we weren't sure what the update was for or if it would rollout to devices before October...

T-Mobile Customers Treated to Free Impossible Whopper From Burger King

Tim September 24, 2019

My daddy raised me on the original Whopper. I've been downing them through my food pipe for as long as I can remember and I absolutely love them. If you weren't aware, though, Burger King has a new thing called the Impossible Whopper, made with an Impossible...

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha Looks Ridiculously Different, Has Ridiculous Price

Tim September 24, 2019

Xiaomi announced the Mi Mix Alpha this week, a phone that is supposed to launch toward the end of this year. As you'll see, it's a bit different in terms of form factor for a smart phone, but that difference makes for one helluva price increase when compared...

Question: How Much Money Have You Gotten From Google’s Opinion Rewards App?

Tim September 24, 2019

Every now and then, we like to see how much free Google Play credit people have earned via the Google Play Opinion Rewards app. Today's a day where we're feeling curious. If you don't have Opinion Rewards downloaded, it's an app that asks you questions based...

Video: A List of Google Play Pass Apps and Games

Kellen September 24, 2019

Google Play Pass, the subscription app and game service from Google, started arriving on phones yesterday at a discounted price of $1.99/mo for the next year. Since so many of you are probably wondering what the app and game selection looks like before you...

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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