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Google Pixel Phones Just Stopped by the FCC…but What are They? (Updated)

Kellen September 3, 2019

Today is shaping up to be a big day, as unknown Google Pixel phones just stopped by the FCC. The device showed up as model number G020 and there are multiple letter variants including G020I, G020J, G020P, G020Q, G020M, and G020N. We initially thought these...

OnePlus TV Landing Page Live on Amazon India, Will Have 8 Speakers With Dolby Sound

Tim September 3, 2019

OnePlus is doing its usual hype for an upcoming product, but instead of it being for a smartphone, it's that OnePlus TV that's supposed to launch pretty soon, first in India and then in other markets. On Amazon India, OnePlus already has a landing page...

LEGO Star Wars Battles Coming to Android in 2020

Tim September 3, 2019

Announced this morning, LEGO Star Wars Battles is on the way, scheduled to hit Android and iOS in 2020. From the app's description, which is all we have right now, the game sounds similar to Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, where you build a team of Star Wars...

Poll: Inbox Users, Which Email Service Did You Stick With?

Kellen August 30, 2019

Earlier this week, we pointed out that if you were somehow still using old, working versions of Google's Inbox app, this week was likely your final week to do so. Google killed off most (or all of) the last few working builds, leaving you with no choice but to...

DEAL: Refurbished Pixel 3a for $339, Pixel 3a XL for $367

Kellen August 30, 2019

The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are already reasonably priced, so finding discounts for them is never going to be easy. If you are willing to give up the dream of a brand new one, though, then Daily Steals has a nice deal for you today. Right now, you can grab a...

Fossil Gen 5 Review: The Only Wear OS Watch You Should Consider

Kellen August 30, 2019

There's no getting around the fact that Wear OS as a platform hasn't evolved much in recent years, mostly because Google and Qualcomm, as the two major players powering it, don't seem invested. It's not dead, though, because companies like Fossil are trying to...

OnePlus 7T Pro Will Look Identical to 7 Pro, But There’s a McLaren Edition

Kellen August 30, 2019

The latest on future OnePlus product releases suggests we may get new goods by the end of September, including a OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro, alongside the new OnePlus TV. Throughout the week, we've learned a lot about the OnePlus 7T while the 7T Pro has...

Pixel Slate + Keyboard Package is $450 Off, Starting at $550

Kellen August 29, 2019

Google's Pixel Slate, a tablet that might have been the worst reviewed product of 2018, is getting steep price cuts on the regular these days. For example, right now, you can buy a Pixel Slate and get a keyboard with it for as little as $550. That's a savings...

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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