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Pixel 3 and 3a Update Improves “OK Google,” Music Detection, and Titan M Module Performance

Kellen July 1, 2019

This month's Android security update included a list of functional patches for Pixel devices as it almost always does. These are the fixes or improvements to Android that Google adds alongside the security stuff for its own phones. For July, Pixel 2, Pixel 3,...

PlayStation Vue is Raising Prices Again

Kellen July 1, 2019

Almost a year ago to the day, PlayStation Vue announced that they were raising prices on all of their streaming TV options due to rising costs in the industry. As you probably guessed, they are doing it again. Starting today, all new PlayStation Vue plans will...

DEAL: Samsung Goes Wild With Trades Toward Galaxy S10, $350-Off for a Galaxy S8

Kellen July 1, 2019

Samsung really wants you to buy an unlocked Galaxy S10, S10+, or S10e right now. Their trade-in program just tweaked trade-in values for a number of phones and is offering ridiculous values for older devices you may have available to swap. They just upped...

July 2019 Android Security Update Now Available for Pixel Devices (Updated: OTA Live!)

Kellen July 1, 2019

A new month has arrived, bringing with it a new Android security patch for Google Pixel phones. The July 2019 Android security update is now available for all of Google's currently supported Pixel devices (Pixel 3a, Pixel 3, Pixel 2, and Pixel). Both factory...

There’s Such a Thing as a Bixby Marketplace Now

Kellen July 1, 2019

Samsung introduced a little something today called the Bixby Marketplace for its Galaxy phones. As the name suggests, this is a gathering place for all of the services that Bixby offers from a range of 3rd party outfits like Yelp or Spotify or Google Maps. The...

OnePlus Sent Out Push Notifications to a Bunch of OnePlus 7 Pro Owners in Error

Kellen July 1, 2019

Early this morning, OnePlus 7 Pro users received a couple of push notifications through OnePlus' push notification system that showed a bunch of random characters. Users were (rightfully) alarmed and confused, but OnePlus has already weighed-in to say that the...

Google: ISP Data Caps Not Seen as Challenge for Stadia

Tim June 28, 2019

Phil Harrison, vice president and general manager of Google, was recently asked how data caps could affect Stadia gamers. Quite matter of factly, Harrison stated that data caps aren't seen as a challenge for the service, because ISPs have a strong history of,...

Friday Phone Deals: Pixel 2 XL for $10/mo, BOGO Galaxy S10

Kellen June 28, 2019

A Pixel 2 XL at $10/mo is this week's best smartphone deal. For this week's round-up of the best smartphone deals, we've got a big price drop on the Pixel 2 XL from Verizon, a couple of solid BOGO deals on the Galaxy S10 family, and a sweetened Pixel 3a...

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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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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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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