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Twitter Now Lets You Attach GIFs, Photos, and Videos to Retweets

Tim May 6, 2019

Before today, users of Twitter were unable to retweet something while also attaching a photo, video, or GIF. Today, the social network announced a change, now allowing users to retweet with accompanying media. Today is a good day. Sometimes, the best reaction...

Essential Phone Update!

Kellen May 6, 2019

The Essential Phone, an old and no-longer-sold Android device with all the promise in the world that never quite lived up to our hopes and dreams because of a god-awful camera and weirdly-put-together components and software, is still getting updates. The May...

Android Auto Has a New Look Coming Later This Summer

Tim May 6, 2019

Google announced a new look for Android Auto this week, one that will begin rolling out later this year. The primary focus of this refreshed look is to help you get on the road faster, show more useful information at a glance, and simplify common tasks while...

OnePlus 7 Pro Display is HDR10+ Certified, Which Means Better Viewing Experiences

Tim May 6, 2019

OnePlus can't seem to ever wait for official launch days to share details for its upcoming devices, and of course, the OnePlus 7 Pro is no different. Today, OnePlus announced that the display found in the OnePlus 7 Pro is certified for HDR10+, which means an...

May 2019 Android Security Update Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen May 6, 2019

Another month, another Android security patch is here. Google just released the May 2019 Android security patch for Pixel devices, even though I/O is only a day away from starting. We already have both factory image and OTA files ready to be downloaded for...

OnePlus 7 Looks Like the OnePlus 6T, But With Upgraded Internals

Tim May 6, 2019

We've been giving a lot of attention to the OnePlus 7 Pro lately, with plenty of information coming straight for OnePlus leading up to its launch on May 14. However, this week we're learning more about the standard OnePlus 7, or as I think it should be called,...

DEAL: Samsung Gear S3 Frontier Drops to $109 With $90 Discount (Updated)

Kellen May 6, 2019

Smartwatch shoppers, we've got a sweet deal for you today. Samsung's Gear S3 Frontier watch is down to just $109.99, thanks to an instant $90 off when you add one to cart. $90 off! With the Gear S3 Frontier, you have one of Samsung's nicest built watches, with...

OnePlus 7 Pro has UFS 3.0 Storage, so It’ll be Crazy Fast

Kellen May 5, 2019

Samsung's Galaxy Fold was supposed to be the first phone available with new ultra-fast UFS 3.0 storage. After early review units revealed multiple problems, that phone has been delayed to a later date. OnePlus is now going to swoop in and likely be the first...

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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