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Google Pauses Android Q Beta 4 Because of Installation Issues (Updated)

Kellen June 6, 2019

Rollout of the new Android Q Beta 4 has already been paused after the update caused installation issues on a number of Pixel devices. UPDATE JUNE 11: We've got new builds that are replacing the original Beta 4 builds and should address installation issues....

DEAL: Refurbished Ring Video Doorbells for Only $54 ($36 Off)

Tim June 5, 2019

If you watch the news, you may be aware that package thieves are a real threat these days. With Amazon boxes easily spottable, as well as Nike using branded tape to mark its own packaging, it's easy for thieves to know which packages might be worth swiping...

HTC Pulls Pie Update for U11 After Users Report Soft-Bricking Issues

Tim June 5, 2019

HTC recently began shipping out the Pie update to U11 owners in Taiwan, but unfortunately for some, the update was causing phones to become soft-bricked. HTC has pulled the update and according to its forum, the company plans to have a fix later this week....

Verizon’s LG G7 Gets Updated to Android Pie

Kellen June 5, 2019

LG is pushing its 2nd Android Pie update in the US, this time to the G7 ThinQ on Verizon. It's June 5 and Android Pie was released in August of last year, so there isn't much to say here. It's absolutely pathetic that it has taken this long for LG to release...

Essential Phone Gets Android Q Beta 4, Other Devices to Follow

Kellen June 5, 2019

Now that the Android Q Beta 4 has been released to Pixel devices, you are probably wondering when you might see it on the other devices participating in the program. The answer is pretty simple for one phone - Essential has already pushed the update live to...

What’s New in Android Q Beta 4? (Updated)

Kellen June 5, 2019

Eh, not a lot. This Android Q Beta 4 appears mostly to be a final-ish build with final APIs and the official Q SDK along for the ride. After this build, which should be quite stable, we'll get two release candidates for final testing before stable arrives in...

Android Q Beta 4 Now Available for Pixel Devices! (Updated)

Kellen June 5, 2019

Android Q Beta 4 is now available for Pixel devices! The Android Q Beta 4 is available now for Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3a XL. The newest build arrives as qpp4.190502.018. READ: What's new in Android Q Beta...

Home Not Compatible With Nest Hello Video Doorbell? This $29 Adapter Can Help

Tim June 5, 2019

If your current residence doesn't already have a wired doorbell or possibly doesn't feature the correct transformer to power a Nest Hello video doorbell from Google, the Google Store is now selling a $29 wall adapter from a company called Ninety7. With it,...

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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