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Video: Need a Case for Your Galaxy S10? There Are Lots of Options to Choose From

Tim April 1, 2019

When specific companies announce new phones, like Samsung and Google, we get hit up by loads of case-making accessory companies to check out the latest protection for the newest devices. The Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ are no different, with plenty of companies...

We Know When You Can Start Buying the Galaxy S10 5G

Kellen April 1, 2019

The Galaxy S10 5G arrives on April 5 in Korea, kicking off the global rollout of one of the world's first 5G phones. Since we're almost all in the US around these parts, this news means little, because we still need Verizon to tell us when we can buy it. That'...

Essential Phone Keeps Getting Monthly Android Updates

Kellen April 1, 2019

The Essential Phone picked up another monthly security update today, moments after Google released it. That's nothing new, of course, as Essential has been as good as Google at issuing updates to its phone. That trend continued today with the release of the...

Google Finally Fixed Ambient Display Screen Flashes on Pixel 3!

Kellen April 1, 2019

One of the longest running bugs on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL has been an issue with the phones' ambient display that caused an obnoxiously bright screen flash when a user woke their phone. Google fixed it in this month's security update! I can't say that I've...

April 2019 Android Security Update Goes Live for Pixel Devices (Updated)

Kellen April 1, 2019

Even though it's April 1 and Google likes to have too much fun on this day by doing things like putting Snakes in Google Maps, there is serious business going down. Google just released the April 2019 Android security patch for Pixel devices. We already have...

Odd Alarm: Wake Up to the Sound of Dogs Puking

Tim April 1, 2019

Funny story. I can sleep through anything. My girlfriend, on the other hand, cannot. Every so often due to a very sensitive stomach, one of my dogs throws up early in the morning. And every time it happens, he wakes up my girlfriend. She always seems mad at me...

Gmail Turns 15, Announces Scheduled Deliveries and New Language Support for Smart Compose

Tim April 1, 2019

No, this isn't a joke. Gmail turns 15 today, having launched on April 1, 2004! These days, the service boasts 1.5 billion users, plus another 20 or so who are finally being forced back due to the shutdown of Inbox. Sorry. Google took the time to take a stroll...

Spark Mail Arrives on Android Tomorrow

Kellen April 1, 2019

A possible Inbox replacement is arriving on the day that Google's Inbox dies. We told you that Spark Mail was coming to Android and the company confirmed in a Tweet yesterday that April 2 is the day, unless plans change between now and then. That's tomorrow,...

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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