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RIP, Desserts.

Kellen August 22, 2019

Google announced this morning that it's done with Android desserts and will refer to new Android releases by number going forward. Starting with Android Q, we won't have Android Quesito and will instead just have Android 10. I don't have big feelings about...

Smart Clock Can Now Show Actual Photos and Gets Assistant’s Continued Conversation

Tim August 22, 2019

The Lenovo Smart Clock launch came and went without too much fanfare, simply because it's hard to justify spending $79 on an alarm clock with Google Assistant functionality when your smartphone already does all of this and more. This morning, Google and Lenovo...

Verizon Adds Its 10th 5G City in Phoenix, Announces Indoor 5G Plans

Kellen August 22, 2019

It's a day of 10s apparently, as Verizon joins Google in talking about the number. While Google is over here ditching dessert names for good, Verizon has added its 10th 5G Ultra Wideband city: Phoenix, AZ. Live in Phoenix and have a 5G phone, like the Galaxy...

Android Gets Refreshed Branding, While Android Q is Just Android 10 – No More Desserts

Kellen August 22, 2019

Google announced some big changes to Android today in branding and naming. Gone are the fun dessert names and in are simple numbers, as well as a tweaked logo. Why? Because the name and design of Android actually had some issues. Android Q is Android 10 First...

VIDEO: Galaxy Note 10+ Unboxing!

Tim August 21, 2019

We have the Galaxy Note 10+ in-house, so let's get straight to business. First thing to do is unbox this beast! In our unboxing, we'll go over the contents of the box, talk about specs, as well as do a quick dive into the phone's software. If you're a fan of...

A Replacement for Your Google Home Mini Reportedly in the Works

Kellen August 21, 2019

The Google Home Mini is probably the single reason that Google has had so much success over the past two years in competing with Amazon's Alexa. At an original starting price point of $49, countless discounts each month, bundling (often times for free) with...

Samsung Wins Today With Their Green Bubble GIFs

Kellen August 21, 2019

The color of a bubble is a thing of great importance to iPhone owners and their iMessage I've been told 3-4 times in the past week by a handful of publications. Apparently, if you participate in a group iMessage with iPhone folks, the bubbles they see from...

Poweramp Still Going Strong, Releases V3.0 With New Audio Engine and Google Assistant Support

Tim August 21, 2019

Poweramp is still doing well, even if it seems like everyone and their mother is on a music streaming service these days. According to Poweramp, that's just a "western" thing. Anyway, version 3.0 of the music app that's been around since 2010 is now available...

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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