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Google’s NotebookLM Coming to Android, Register for Access

Tim May 2, 2025 5

Notebook LM, Google's viral AI research assistant that can turn your boring study subject into a full length podcast for your listening enjoyment, is coming to Android. Up for pre registration on Google Play, the app appears to have most of the features that...

Google TV Gets New Setup Process for Android Phone Users, Should be Much Quicker

Tim May 1, 2025 2

Coming soon to a TV near you, Android users should expect a new process for setting up Google TV. Similar to how wearables act, when you begin the Google TV setup process, an automatic notification will pop up on your Android device to get you going. For iOS...

Google Voice Update Adds Redesigned Call Interface, Forgets Again to Bring RCS

Kellen May 1, 2025 4

A fresh update is on the way to Google Voice that introduces both 3-way calling and "an overall enhanced, redesigned in-call user interface." Unfortunately, Google has still not enabled RCS in Google Voice, and at this point we assume they never will. However,...

Galaxy S25 Edge Renders Show Crazy-Thin Device With Nerfed Battery, Cameras

Tim May 1, 2025 19

Ever since Samsung teased the Galaxy S25 Edge back towards the beginning the year, we have been trying to gather as much information on the device as possible. Thanks to reports and various leaks, we're pretty sure we know all of the important aspects with...

Google’s AI Mode Keeps Getting New Features, Waitlist for Access Removed

Kellen May 1, 2025 4

The new AI Mode that Google introduced to Search back in March appears to be some kind of a hit. Since being first released as a Labs experiment, Google can't stop talking about how many millions of people are finding it useful and using it regularly. Because...

Samsung Updating 10 Galaxy Devices to One UI 7 to Start the Month

Tim May 1, 2025 3

Samsung is beginning to ship the One UI 7 (Android 15) update to ten more devices to kick off the month of May. Devices now receiving this update include the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S22 lineups, the Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3, plus the Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4. If you...

Samsung Mentions New Foldables, Galaxy Watch With ‘Innovative Design’ During Earnings Call

Tim April 30, 2025 2

Innovative is not a word I would use to describe the Galaxy Watch Ultra's design. I have never been quiet about my dislike of the watch's hardware, wishing it was more "premium" looking like we see from the competition (Apple Watch Ultra), instead of a honking...

Android 16 Teases Secret UI Update That Should Bring Fresh Beauty, Tons of Blur

Kellen April 30, 2025 14

Android 16 is about to go stable, likely next month at Google I/O. We have been through several developer-focused previews and 4 betas, none of which brought any major changes to the user interface or experience on Google's Pixel phones. The update to Android...

Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026 14

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 14

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 14

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 14

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 14

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 14

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 14

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 14

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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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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