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Samsung is Watering Down the Note Line for No Good Reason

Tim August 2, 2019

I could make the argument that the Pixel 3a, with its plastic body and mid-tier processor, watered down the Pixel lineup. However, watering down doesn't always equate to being bad or not a good thing for consumers. Google competitively priced the 3a lineup...

Google Fit Gets Dark Theme and Sleep Tracking

Tim August 2, 2019

To end this lovely week, Google is rolling out an update to Google Fit that includes a dark theme and sleep tracking. For the dark theme, which helps save a bit of battery life and is easier on the eyes, you'll find the toggle inside the app's settings menu....

Xfinity Mobile Adds More “By the Gig” Options to Wireless Line-Up

Kellen August 2, 2019

Xfinity Mobile, the Verizon-powered wireless service from Comcast, added new options to its "By the Gig" plan this week. Instead of a single pay-per-gig option next to the $45 unlimited plan, there are now three "By the Gig" choices. Previously, if you didn't...

Verizon Makes New Unlimited Plan Line-Up Official

Kellen August 2, 2019

The new Verizon unlimited data plans that we first told you about yesterday in great detail are now official. Verizon has announced Get More, Do More, Play More, and Start Unlimited. While I'd love to re-write everything we told you yesterday, instead I'm...

DEAL: This Anker Wireless Charging Pad is $1.99 Right Now (Updated: Gone)

Kellen August 2, 2019

Remember that Anker wireless charging pad deal we told you about earlier in the week that dropped the price to $10? Anker has either sweetened that deal or screwed up mightily, but with an additional coupon you can clip onto the charger, you can now get it for...

Google’s Files App Gets Dark Theme, New Music and Video Player

Tim August 1, 2019

Google is shipping out two changes for the Files by Google app this week, a dark theme and a new music/video player with playback controls. The dark mode is pretty self explanatory, as it makes the whole app's UI dark. You can see it in the header image above....

DEAL: Get $50 Off Mobvoi Watches and Products With This Code (Updated)

Kellen August 1, 2019

UPDATE: Mobvoi tells us that the $50-off code, which was generic and usable by anyone who had it, was only for survey folks, so they aren't going to fulfill orders for those who weren't survey participants. If your order is cancelled, that would be why. Mobvoi...

Google Bringing Voiceless Emergency Operator Options to Pixel Phones

Tim August 1, 2019

Google announced a new voiceless emergency operator option for Pixel and additional Android phones today, a feature that will allow those who are either injured, in a dangerous situation, or have a speech impairment to get the medical, police, or fire...

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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