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The Spotify Widget is Back on Android, Now Resizable and Less Buggy Too

Kellen September 10, 2019

After acknowledging that the Spotify community was big mad about the loss of the Spotify widget on Android, the music service committed to bringing the software accessory back in a future update. That update dropped within the past couple of days and should...

Google Pixel 4 Leaks Getting Silly Now With Latest Set of Pictures (Updated: Coral Video!)

Kellen September 9, 2019

We can't go more than 24 hours at this point without there being a Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL leak of some kind. You may remember that this morning we showed you a Pixel 4 commercial, but we're basically topping that with tonight's reveal. The Pixel 4 XL showed up...

Google Says “It’s Almost Time” For Its Google Play Pass Service

Kellen September 9, 2019

Google Play Pass, the app and game subscription service from Google, could launch at any moment. Through a Tweet this afternoon, Google says that "it's almost time" and that the Play Pass is "coming soon." What is Google Play Pass? Outed a little over a month...

Xiaomi Announces 30W Wireless Charging for Mi 9 Pro 5G, Teases 40W Wireless Charging

Tim September 9, 2019

Wired versus wireless charging can sometimes be confusing and that's no thanks to companies and their marketing departments who happen to name all of this tech. Let's take Samsung for example. The Galaxy Note 10+ is capable of 45W Fast Charging (with a...

Samsung Says Hundreds of Apps Now Optimized for Galaxy Fold

Kellen September 9, 2019

If the Samsung Galaxy Fold is going to be any sort of success, it won't just be because the phone is a way for Samsung to showcase the advancements they have made in phone technology and manufacturing. If the product is only cool for 10 minutes because it...

Verizon Pixel Struggling to Make Calls on Android 10? Uninstall My Verizon. (Updated: Fixed)

Kellen September 9, 2019

One of the weirdest bugs to arrive alongside the Android 10 update for Pixel phones has had to do with calling for Verizon customers. For some reason, outgoing dialed calls are taking an extra long time (20-45 seconds are some estimates) before they connect....

OnePlus TV Appears to Have Carbon Fiber Backside Because That’s Not a Waste at All

Tim September 9, 2019

Hey everybody, you know what my favorite part of my expensive 4K TV is? The backside. You know, the part that faces the wall 100% of its lifetime and is basically never seen by human eyes? Yup, that part. Kidding aside, according to a photo posted to Twitter...

New BOLD N1 Actually Quite Dope for $250, Gets Guaranteed Android Updates

Tim September 9, 2019

BLU, the US-based maker of phones you don't see us cover all too much anymore, has a new brand and vision for its smartphones this morning: BOLD. Separating the BOLD and BLU brands are only a couple of things, but from an Android enthusiast's perspective, they...

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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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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