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Google Messages on Web is Changing Addresses

Kellen March 27, 2019

When Google's Messages app gained web support in June of last year, you accessed it by visiting messages.android.com and then scanning a QR code from your phone to pair up your computer's browser. That original address you visited is likely going to change to...

Here is the Galaxy Fold…Folding

Kellen March 27, 2019

Samsung says it can do this 200,000 times. That's 5 years worth of use if you fold and unfold 100 times per day. It costs $2,000. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McdgS3Popjk

Listen to March Madness on Any Smart Speaker or Display With Google Assistant

Tim March 27, 2019

Whether your team made it through to the Sweet 16 or not, there's still plenty of March Madness action to be had. Announced by Google this week, anyone with a smart speaker or smart display with Google Assistant, such as a Google Home, can access a live audio...

DEAL: Fossil is Running a $50-Off Promo on Smartwatches Like Fossil Sport

Kellen March 27, 2019

Fossil has become the king of Android-powered watches, mostly because they are one of the few still releasing them, but also because they make pretty decent smartwatches. If you'd like one, they are running a $50-off promo on many of them, including the Fossil...

Sprint Galaxy S8, S8+, and Note 8 Updated to Pie!

Tim March 26, 2019

Mmm, Pie! Sprint users with a Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Galaxy Note 8 are receiving the update to Android 9.0 as of this morning, along with the fancy new One UI from Samsung that comes with it. In addition to being Pie with One UI, which we've detailed...

Gmail is Going to be More Dynamic Now, Which Means Emails That can Update

Kellen March 26, 2019

Google announced today that emails in Gmail will be "more useful and interactive" going forward because they will soon be dynamic. What does that mean? Emails can update within your inbox or let you take actions without having to leave that same inbox. The...

Huawei Announces P30, P30 Pro With Insane Cameras and Zero US Availability

Tim March 26, 2019

Huawei announced a couple of new phones this week, the P30 and P30 Pro, which is totally awesome for everyone except those in the US. Womp womp. The main highlight for the new P30 and P30 Pro are the rear-facing cameras. For the P30 Pro, there is a Leica Quad...

You Can Now Find and Book Vacation Rentals With Google on Mobile

Tim March 26, 2019

Google is partnering with vacation rental services to bring listings directly to mobile phones through its Hotels search engine. Currently, Google has Expedia, HomeAway, Hotels.com, RedAwning, Rentals United, TripAdvisor, VRBO, plus more signed up for listings...

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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