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Galaxy S25 Series Gets Android’s New Instant Hotspot Feature

Tim March 24, 2025 1

Tethering Android devices to each other is typically easier if they're from the same brand, but thanks to Android's Instant Hotspot feature, Samsung's new Galaxy S25 lineup will play quite nicely with Android tablets from another brand. Before this change,...

All Pixel Phones Can Now Fingerprint Unlock With Screen Off in Android 16

Tim March 24, 2025 10

In the latest beta build of Android 16 for Pixel devices, Google has enabled the ability to unlock your device using the fingerprint scanner while the screen is off. Previously, this was limited to only Pixel 9 devices, but Android 16 Beta 3 has brought it to...

DEAL: Galaxy S25 in Best Color Option for $299 With Free Doubled Storage ($560 Off)

Tim March 21, 2025 2

Samsung recently released two of the best color options for a phone that we've seen in some time. Yes, beauty is subjective, but I think I speak objectively when I say both the Galaxy S25 in Coralred and Navy are smokin' hot. This week on Samsung's website,...

Epic Games Store Now Offering Free Mobile Games Every Week

Tim March 21, 2025 1

Epic Games announced that free game giveaways are coming to its mobile store every week, so be sure to download it onto your Android device for the free goodies. This has all been a long time coming, though, it hasn't been an easy road for Epic Games. They've...

Pokemon TCG Pocket Getting Shiny Pokemon, Ranked Matches

Tim March 21, 2025 2

Pokemon TCG Pocket announced this morning that Shiny Pokemon are coming to the game, which will be very exciting for those who view this as more of a collecting and trading game. But for those who take it more like a card battler, there's huge news for you,...

Pixel 9a Has Extra, Extra Small Model of Gemini AI With Less Features

Tim March 20, 2025 3

Due to the Pixel 9a's shipping with 8GB RAM, instead of the 12GB or 16GB of RAM we saw with the rest of the Pixel 9 lineup, Google had to ship a smaller model of Gemini AI with the device. For the people who track this stuff, it's important to note, because...

Samsung Still Doing $1,000 Off Trades Towards a Galaxy Z Fold 6

Kellen March 20, 2025 1

There has been a lot of focus put on the Galaxy S25 series in recent weeks, which makes sense since those devices are as new in the Android world as it gets. Samsung would like you not to forget about their foldables and is doing their best to remind you by...

Threads Finally Lets You Customize Your Default Feed, Improves That Terrible Video Player

Kellen March 20, 2025 5

For those still doing social media, specifically on Threads, a big update was announced today that introduces several features needed long, long ago. Below is the list of everything new. Custom default feed: Meta didn't want to clearly state this, but it sure...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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