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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...

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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