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Hey, Google Messages Now has an Android Beta to Join

Kellen July 8, 2019

Google Messages, like so many of Google's apps, now has a beta program. It's free to join and might give you an earlier look at new features before the rest of the world gets them. RELATED: Which beta apps are you signed-up for? To join, all you need to do is...

Are Google and Dish Teaming Up to Form a New Carrier? Google Says, Nope.

Kellen July 8, 2019

As Sprint and T-Mobile continue to try and gain approval to merge, conversations about a 4th US carrier emerging will likely only increase with various parties fighting off rumors. That happened over the weekend, as a report surfaced suggesting that Google and...

OnePlus 7 Pro Update 9.5.9 Arrives With Touch Sensitivity, Camera Improvements (Updated)

Kellen July 8, 2019

UPDATE: This 9.5.9 build has been replaced by 9.5.10 with a bug fix for double-tap to wake. OnePlus began pushing out a new update to the OnePlus 7 Pro today as OxygenOS 9.5.9. The update addresses a number of areas, like improvements in touch sensitivity,...

DEAL: Lenovo Smart Clock Drops to $59.99 ($20 Off)

Kellen July 8, 2019

The Lenovo Smart Clock, a Google Assistant-powered bedside companion that might have been slightly overpriced at launch a month ago, is currently at a much more reasonable price of $59.99. That's a $20 discount at Walmart from its original $80 price. What is...

DEAL: Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL $200 Off From Google Right Now

Kellen July 8, 2019

Google's Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are once again on sale, thanks to another $200-off discount. This latest temporary price drop is on all models and colors, with starting prices of $599 for the Pixel 3 and $699 for the Pixel 3 XL if you want 64GB of storage....

DEAL: Buy a Moto Z3 Play 64GB, Get Another Z3 Play and Moto Mod Free

Kellen July 8, 2019

Motorola is hosting a BOGO deal right now on its Moto Z3 Play, where if you buy one, they'll give you another for free, along with a free Moto Mod. All you have to do is buy the 64GB Moto Z3 Play at $499 and you will get a 32GB model ($350 value) for free. As...

Ready to See the Front and Back of the Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL?

Kellen July 8, 2019

Our first full look at the Pixel 4 is here. The full 3D renders of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have arrived. Thanks to CAD images likely pieced together from schematics provided to case and accessory makers, this should be the closest we've seen to a full...

SwiftKey Beta Now Has Puppets for Your 3D Emoji Needs

Tim July 5, 2019

Puppets, adorable 3D emoji that are similar to Apple's Animoji, are now available to users of SwiftKey Beta. Just like Animoji, you can choose from five cute animals to mimic your face's own movements, which can then be sent to friends. You can currently...

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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