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Here’s the OnePlus 7 Pro in ‘Nebula Blue’ and ‘Mirror Grey’

Tim May 2, 2019

Thanks to Ishan Agarwal on Twitter, we're getting our best look yet at the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro in two colors, Nebula Blue and Mirror Grey. As we can see, the OP7 Pro appears to feature the expected triple rear camera setup (camera samples here), all display...

Simple Bank Finally, Finally Adds Support for Samsung Pay

Tim May 2, 2019

Simple, the digital bank headquartered right here in Portland, OR, has finally added support for Samsung Pay. I'll be real with you. I have been crying on Twitter with each new Samsung flagship for Simple to add support for the company's mobile payment service...

Check Your Wear OS Watch, Tiles Already Rolling Out

Kellen May 2, 2019

We're barely 24 hours removed from Google announcing its latest addition to Wear OS and the feature is already popping up on watches. I'm talking about Tiles, which are the quick bits of information you may frequently access in the form of a card or page to...

HTC’s Twitter Account Appears Dead, Which Means Something, I Guess (Updated)

Tim May 2, 2019

If we're supposed to take a company's happenings on Twitter as a sign of internal happenings, then I suppose very little is happening over at HTC. Spotted by a user on reddit, the company's main US and global Twitter accounts haven't been active since March 11...

Moto Z4 is Crazy Thin, Mocks Anti-Headphone Trend

Kellen May 2, 2019

Motorola's Moto Z line refuses to die and will soon grow with the Moto Z4, a phone that has leaked a couple of times already. Last night, we got another look at press renders of the device that show off not only how thin it is, but that it'll ditch the efforts...

Here is the Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL and All of Their Colors and Features

Kellen May 1, 2019

The trickle of Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL leaks has been steady, but we're now going to fully open the floodgates. We have every single thing you need to know about the Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL before they are announced next week on May 7. Ready? Before...

Pixel 3a Rumored to Cost $399 (Updated)

Kellen May 1, 2019

UPDATE: We've got images of all three colors of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, as well as a bunch of feature confirmations. Full story here. Google is preparing to announce something Pixel-related on May 7, just as Google I/O kicks off. We are expecting an...

Coming Soon: Auto Delete Your Google Location History and Activity Data

Tim May 1, 2019

Manually going into your Google account and managing location history and activity data is already doable, though, it's a hassle. Announced this week, Google is soon offering an auto delete function for all of this information, allowing you to remove data...

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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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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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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