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Android 10 Updates for Pixel Devices Now Live! (Updated: New Build!)

Kellen September 23, 2019

Android 10 was scheduled to drop today and the update is now live for Pixel devices! If you own a Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, or Pixel 3a XL, your time has come. UPDATE 9/3: The over-the-air update is live! If you are...

Here’s Another Look at the Pixel 4 XL, Plus Camera Samples

Tim September 23, 2019

We're getting to that point where it seems like every day there is going to be a new Pixel 4 leak, but if you're down with that, today is another good day for you. Thanks to the folks over at Next Rift, we could be getting yet another look at Google's upcoming...

Google Play Pass is Here: $4.99/Mo for Access to 350+ Apps and Games

Kellen September 23, 2019

Google Play officially revealed its Google Play Pass today, an app and game subscription service that costs $4.99/mo, giving you access to 350+ titles. Those titles, as a part of Play Pass, won't have ads, in-app purchases, or paywalls. A launch promotion will...

You Can Already Subscribe to Disney+, Free Week Trial Included

Tim September 23, 2019

Disney is already looking to get your credit card information and we're still a month+ away (49 days to be exact) from the launch of Disney+. Over the weekend, Disney+ subscription pre-orders went live, but only the $6.99/month option (or $69.99/year) -- the...

Stable Android 10, OxygenOS 10 Update for OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro is Rolling Out

Kellen September 23, 2019

Just as the weekend was kicking off, OnePlus announced that Android 10 and OxygenOS 10 for the OnePlus 7 Pro and 7 were ready to rollout. We're talking stable (we've already had several beta builds) Android 10 only a few weeks after Google released it to its...

Galaxy Fold Arrives This Week in the US (Updated)

Kellen September 23, 2019

The first foldable phone from Samsung, the Galaxy Fold, arrives in the US on September 27. After a lengthy delay caused by early design issues that left the phone extremely fragile, the phone is truly ready to return, though it is missing a carrier partner...

LG’s Custom Skin for Android 10 Looks Pretty Dull

Tim September 20, 2019

A look at LG's custom skin (labeled as UX 9.1) for Android 10 running on a LG V50 has made its way to the web, thanks to a leak out of Korea. Sadly, it quickly shows that LG hasn't really attempted to address any concerns regarding the overall aesthetics of...

We Crushed 8GB Data on Verizon 5G in 1 Minute With a Galaxy Note 10+ 5G

Joey Riz September 20, 2019

The Galaxy Note 10 and 10+ are in the wild now. We have our 10+ review up and there's no denying that it is a fantastic (also expensive) device. What if you are lucky enough to live in a 5G ready city, though? Would you be willing to instead choose the 5G...

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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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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