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Google Agrees to Pay $7.25 Million to Settle Pixel Class Action Lawsuit

Tim August 12, 2019

Another day, another class action settlement. For anyone who purchased an original (first generation) Pixel or Pixel XL, you may be eligible to part of a $7.25 million settlement from Google. According to the lawsuit, plaintiffs allege that Pixel and Pixel XL...

DEAL: Save Big on Razer Phone 2, Down to $399 on Amazon

Tim August 12, 2019

For what could be a limited time on Amazon, or at least until Razer clears its shelves of inventory, you can grab a Razer Phone 2 for 50% off of its original price of $799. That's right, the RP2 is currently $399. Razer Phone 2 Review: What a Sequel Should Be...

This Photo Taken With Pixel 4’s 20x Zoom? (Update: Nope)

Kellen August 12, 2019

Update: Following all of this hype, the Googler took to the original post and updated it with a comment. They state, "Just to be clear: This shot was taken with a Pixel 3a. Zooming + cropping did the trick. I love this phone!" Now, this is exactly something a...

Both DxOMark and DisplayMate Love the Galaxy Note 10+

Tim August 12, 2019

Announced only last week, the Galaxy Note 10 lineup is receiving a ton of praise already from both DxOMark and DisplayMate. Specifically, DxOMark is loving the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G and DisplayMate is loving the Galaxy Note 10+. Top Rated Cameras According to...

Samsung Still Cutting $600 Off Note 10 With Select Trade-Ins, Ups Galaxy S9 Value to $350

Kellen August 12, 2019

With the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ arriving August 23, you still have a bit of time to pre-order for a potentially early arrival. Maybe more importantly, you still have a chance to trade-in a device to Samsung and save hundreds of dollars off your new...

Google Pushing Out Small Update to Pixel C

Tim August 9, 2019

Google is shipping out a small update to remaining owners of the Pixel C, listed as build OPM8.190605.005, still based on Android 8.1. We have no idea what's inside, but whatever it is, it was so minor that Google decided not to include an update to August's...

US Cellular Intros New $55/Month Unlimited Plan, $30/Month Per Line for Four Lines

Tim August 9, 2019

US Cellular has a new unlimited plan option going live on August 12, one that the carrier describes as "straightforward" and "easy to understand." The unlimited plan is priced at $50/month for single line customers, though, for a family with four lines the...

Whoops: Android Q Easter Egg Found on Essential Phone, Not Pixels

Tim August 9, 2019

For each new version of Android, Google cooks up a cute little easter egg that is always buried inside of the Android version number within the Settings menu. Rapidly tapping on that system version in Android Q has brought up the Android Pie easter egg, as...

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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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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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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