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Google’s “Fast Share” Could Make for Easier File Sharing Between Devices

Kellen July 1, 2019

Since the NFC-powered Android Beam is on the way out, Google is going to need a replacement. Over the weekend, that replacement may have been discovered and it's called "Fast Share." The crew at 9to5Google managed to enable Fast Share and figured out almost...

This Might Shock You, but the Samsung Galaxy Fold was Rushed

Kellen July 1, 2019

“It was embarrassing. I pushed it through before it was ready." That's what Samsung CEO DJ Koh told media in recent days during a sitdown to discuss the future of the Samsung Galaxy Fold. That's a rare bit of transparency in an industry that doesn't like to...

Essential Phone, July Android Update.

Kellen July 1, 2019

Please make another phone. We like these frequent updates that no one else outside of Google is apparently capable of doing. https://twitter.com/essential/status/1145754085909573635

Sling TV Also Raising (Some) Prices Today, Adds “Total TV Deal” Too

Kellen July 1, 2019

Sling TV, like PlayStation Vue earlier today, has pricing news to share with customers. While not a straight-up price hike for everyone, Sling does have a new price for their Sports Extra add-on as well as a new "Total TV Deal" to consider. For the price hike,...

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...

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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