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Qualcomm Might Try and Save Wear OS Again With a New Chipset

Kellen July 9, 2019

Qualcomm released the Snapdragon Wear 3100 almost a year ago and I think it's safe to say that the processor did little to help out Google's Wear OS. It was most definitely not the savior we hoped it would be, as there are few Wear OS options to consider and...

Spotify Lite is All About Consuming Less Data, Not Yet Available in US

Tim July 9, 2019

Spotify launched Spotify Lite this week, available in 36 markets, all of which are not the US. Like other Lite apps, Spotify Lite is focused on conserving data, allowing users to have greater control over the amount of data the app uses. Additionally, the app'...

Google Keep on the Web Gets a Dark Mode

Tim July 9, 2019

Google is rolling out a Dark mode for web users of Google Keep, following its availability in the dedicated Android app. Google states that Dark mode is a highly requested feature from Keep users, but also from Google Calendar users. Currently, Dark mode is...

Dr. Mario World Now Available on Android a Day Early!

Kellen July 9, 2019

Dr. Mario World wasn't supposed to arrive on Android until July 10, but I've got good news for you - it's available now! We're a day early in the US, folks, so let's all get to doctoring. The game, like old Dr. Mario games, is a puzzle game where you spin and...

There’s a Solid Game Sale Happening on Google Play Right Now

Tim July 9, 2019

Always looking for another game title to waste some time on, I stumbled across a pretty substantial game sale on Google Play this week, featuring over 120 games with reduced pricing. A lot of the games I haven't heard of, but there are a few big titles in...

It’s a Happy Day for Prime Video, YouTube, Chromecast, Android TV, and Fire TV Users

Kellen July 9, 2019

Today is the day for Amazon and Google product users to come together and consume all the content no matter their platform. After announcing that their various video offerings would soon work everywhere, this morning Google and Amazon starting rolling out...

Which Android App Beta Programs are You a Part Of?

Kellen July 8, 2019

Google Messages just picked up a beta program, so that got me curious about which other apps you guys are currently beta testing. After Google opened up the opportunity for beta versions of apps through Google Play some years ago, I can tell you that I tend to...

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...

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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