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Pujie Black Available for Samsung Galaxy Wearables

Tim July 10, 2019

Pujie Black, one of the better watch face store options out there for Wear OS devices, is now available for the majority of Samsung's wearable lineup. You can currently find it for the Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, and Gear Sport, but Gear S3 support is...

A Week With Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro 4G/LTE on the Wrist

Kellen July 10, 2019

Mobvoi made their new TicWatch Pro 4G/LTE official this morning and since I've spent several days with one on the wrist, figured I'd share some additional thoughts on whether or not this could be your next Wear OS watch. While not a full review, because this...

Android Q’s Gestures Won’t Play Nicely With 3rd Party Launchers for a While (Updated)

Kellen July 10, 2019

We're only another beta away from Android Q being stable and I'm not sure that Google has fully decided what its gesture navigation should look like. Google is still adding or tweaking the way it works, like how they just added a new bottom corner swipe that...

Android Q Beta 5 Now Available for Pixel Devices! (Updated)

Kellen July 10, 2019

Android Q Beta 5 "Release Candidate" arrives The Android Q Beta 5 has been released for Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3a XL. The newest build arrives qpp5.190530.014 and is the first "release candidate" of Q....

This is the Galaxy Note 10

Tim July 10, 2019

We still have a ways before the Galaxy Note 10 arrives on August 10, but since when has that stopped the almighty internet? According to multiple leaks from both @ishanagarwal24 and @rquandt, what you see above and below is the Galaxy Note 10. Not much is...

Mobvoi Makes TicWatch Pro 4G/LTE Official With Verizon Connectivity at $299

Kellen July 10, 2019

Mobvoi's hardly-kept-a-secret new smartwatch, the TicWatch Pro 4G/LTE, is now official. Through weeks of teases and one bad slip-up on their own website, we've had a pretty good idea what they planned to launch today. The TicWatch Pro 4G/LTE is very much like...

Google Sends $300-Off Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL Codes (For Real This Time)

Kellen July 9, 2019

We aren't sure who qualifies, but after a misfire yesterday, Google sent another email to Google Store customers with special codes that will take $300 off a Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL. This is a great discount and you should check all the spam folders you possess...

DEAL: Sony WH1000XM2 Wireless Headphones for $289 (Google Assistant Compatible)

Tim July 9, 2019

Everybody in the tech community seems to love Sony's WH1000XM2 headphones. Not only are they a solid option if you're looking for a comfortable and good sounding pair of headphones with active noise cancellation, but thanks to an update they received last year...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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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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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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