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Samsung’s One UI 7 Updates Have Started for the Galaxy S24, Just Not in the US Yet

Kellen April 7, 2025 5

We have arrived at April 7 and that means it's time for the massive rollout of One UI 7 updates to start landing on devices not named "Galaxy S25." The first of those devices scheduled to see One UI 7 as early as today is the Galaxy S24 series. According to...

Gemini Live’s Camera and Screen Sharing is Here for Pixel 9, Galaxy S25 (Updated)

Kellen April 7, 2025 1

A month ago, Google started to rollout one of Gemini Live's most important abilities, a way for AI to use your phone's camera or see what's on your screen in order to return info. It's powerful because it brings Gemini into your world, not just as a prompt,...

Google Expands AI Mode to More Users, Lets It Use Lens for Visual Searches

Kellen April 7, 2025 1

Google first introduced us to AI Mode in Google Search back in March as a way for heavy Search users to ask the "toughest" questions, continue with follow-ups, and see helpful web links in return. It was launched initially as a Labs feature for those who...

Samsung Likely to Begin One UI 7 Beta for Galaxy A Series in US Soon

Tim April 4, 2025 2

There are plenty of Samsung customers waiting on that One UI 7 update, and from the looks of it, the company continues to be hard at work preparing to push it out to the public. In the meantime, the beta is still alive and well, with more devices soon to be...

Cricket’s New Trade-in Program Credits Value Straight to Your Account

Tim April 4, 2025 2

Cricket Wireless is launching a new trade-in program this week, powered by Asurion. For both new and existing customers, you simply send in your device, then have any value you get credited directly to your Cricket account. Once a customer has the account...

Google Says Magic Editor Will Properly Save Photo Edits After Fix

Kellen April 3, 2025 5

Google Photos users who use Magic Editor to spice up or clean up photos they've taken were having some sort of issue with editing and then saving. Google made a very short post today to their Photos community group to announce they've rolled out a fix for...

Thursday Question: It’s Been a While, Still Using Your Pixel’s Built-in Thermometer?

Tim April 3, 2025 72

Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro lineup owners are going on two years of having a thermometer built into their device. My question is, is anyone still using it? I had no idea that Google thought so many people needed to check the temperature of certain surfaces and...

Report: Pixel 10 Cameras Get Downgrade in Exchange for New Telephoto Lens

Tim April 3, 2025 9

Details for the cameras on the backside of the Pixel 10 lineup are making their way online, leading to what could be both excitement and disappointment from Pixel fans. According to Android Authority, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL will feature the exact...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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