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Google Play Redesign Appears to be Rolling Back Out to the Masses (Updated: Official!)

Tim August 16, 2019

UPDATE AUGUST 21: It's official! According to users on reddit, and my own OnePlus 7 Pro, the redesign for Google Play appears to be rolling back out to the masses. As a reminder, this isn't the first time the whited out UI was seeded to endusers. It first...

DEAL: Lenovo Smart Clock Drops to $49.99 ($30 Off)

Kellen August 16, 2019

Lenovo's cute little Smart Clock just dropped to its lowest price yet, thanks to a short-term deal. At $49.99 at multiple retailers, you can grab the bedside companion for $30 off its normal price. This is most definitely the best Lenovo Smart Clock deal to...

Motorola’s New One Action Phone has a Sweet Video Trick

Kellen August 16, 2019

Motorola announced a new phone today called Motorola One Action. It's the newest Android One-powered phone from Moto that packs a clean user interface, a sleek design, and some thoughtful features in a package that won't break the bank. It has one standout...

Motorola Says Moto Z2 Force is Really Ready for 5G Moto Mod Support This Week

Kellen August 16, 2019

The Moto Z2 Force on Verizon was scheduled to receive its update to Android Pie on August 1. The update was important beyond new Pie features because it was supposed to bring with it support for Motorola's 5G Moto Mod and give a 2-year old phone access to...

Google Play Books Gets Beta Features for Those Who Read a Ton

Tim August 15, 2019

For anyone who fancies themselves a digital bookwork, the Play Books team is rolling out beta features you can try out right now in your own digital library of books. As of right now, there are only three features to choose from. Custom Shelves: Create shelves...

Chrome OS Update Includes New Media Control Menu and Updated Camera App

Tim August 15, 2019

Google is rolling out a major Chrome OS update for the month of August, complete with new features and improved controls for notifications and media playback. For media controls, you can now open your system menu and see all of the tabs or apps on your...

Smartwatch Sales “Booming” in US, Google Doesn’t Seem Too Interested

Tim August 15, 2019

While smartwatch sales are "booming" in the US, according to the latest financial figures published by Canalys, we're over here wondering why Google isn't taking the space more seriously. For the latest financials, it's reported that US smartwatch sales have...

Report: Huawei Mate X Gets Delayed Again, No Launch Before November

Tim August 15, 2019

According to TechRadar, the Mate X from Huawei has been delayed yet again, after a delay that took place in June that reportedly pushed the launch to September. Should the recent delay news be accurate, it's now looking like launch won't take place before...

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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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’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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