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Few Options Remain in an Android World That Used to be Littered With Choice

Tim July 23, 2019

Be Together. Not the Same. There was a commercial Google put out a few years ago that really touched me. The main reason I enjoyed it was because it showcased funny animal pairings you wouldn't usually see, such as a dog playing with an elephant and a sheep...

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active Gets a Big Ol’ Update

Kellen July 23, 2019

Samsung's newest watch, the Galaxy Watch Active, picked up a sizable update this week that improves Bixby, general usability, activity tracking, and heart rate alerts. It's a big one! The images below describe exactly what the new stuff is, so I'm not going to...

Google Welcomes Android TV to Soundbars

Kellen July 23, 2019

After months and months and months of delays, the Android TV-powered JBL Link Bar finally went up for sale two weeks ago. Neither Google or Harman/JBL acknowledged that fact, but have now done so today. Android TV is officially available on a soundbar. As a...

abode Flips the Switch for Full Google Assistant Integration

Tim July 23, 2019

abode, a maker of many smart home and home security products, announced today that is has enabled full on Google Assistant integration with its range of products. Previously, abode’s Google Assistant integration was limited to controlling lighting, switches,...

Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+ Specs Reported to Include a Processor, Display, and Possibly Internal Storage

Tim July 23, 2019

Thanks to a tweet from @evleaks and a post from WinFuture, we're getting a pretty solid understanding of what to expect when Samsung pulls back the curtain on the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+. According to both of these outlets, the phone will feature a...

OnePlus 5, 5T, 6, and 6T All Grab New Updates

Kellen July 23, 2019

A fresh round of updates released today from some of OnePlus older phones. The OnePlus 5 and 5T are picking up OxygenOS 9.0.7, while the OnePlus 6 and 6T are receiving a new beta build. Neither update is particularly large or feature-packed, but we do get the...

Visible Adds WiFi Calling Capability for Galaxy S9, S9+

Tim July 22, 2019

Visible announced support for WiFi Calling on the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ this week. As its name might suggest, WiFi Calling allows users to place calls over a WiFi connection instead of a cellular connection. This is great for folks who live in areas where...

Here are the US Galaxy Note 10 Network Bands

Kellen July 22, 2019

Curious what the network support will be like for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ here in the US? The unlocked model stopped by the FCC over the past couple of days and provided a list of all of the network bands they tested. We pulled screenshots from...

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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