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Google Bringing Fresh Flowers to the Pixel Launcher Today

Kellen March 20, 2019

You weren't seeing things - the Google Search bar on your Pixel phone did indeed perform a little flowery animation for you. To celebrate Spring Equinox, Google added a cute little animation to the bottom Google bar on Pixel phones, like the Pixel, Pixel 2,...

TAG Heuer’s Connected Watch Now Comes as a Golf Edition, With Companion App

Kellen March 20, 2019

TAG Heuer announced a new version of its Connected Modular 45 watch today, one designed specifically for the golfers of the world. The Connected Modular 45 "Golf Edition" is here to help you track rounds as you play them. According to TAG Heuer, they were the...

Pre-Registration for Call of Duty: Mobile on Android is Open in US

Kellen March 19, 2019

Who wants a little bit of serious Call of Duty action on mobile? I'm going to assume you all said "yes," so let's talk big news in CoD land. Call of Duty: Mobile has been announced for previously unannounced regions, including North America, South America, and...

Spark Mail Should Arrive on Android Just as Google’s Inbox Dies

Kellen March 19, 2019

As we noted this morning, your days with Google's Inbox are numbered, leaving you with an email decision to make very soon. Since this is such an important one, you are probably still on the hunt for the best alternative to Inbox, assuming you haven't decided...

Google Announces Stadia, It’s Gaming Platform for Everyone (Updated)

Kellen March 19, 2019

Google's GDC announcement is for a new gaming platform called Stadia! The goal of Stadia is to be a platform for all, which means those who play, watch, and develop games. Stadia Service Like with Project Stream, Stadia will allow you to stream a AAA game to...

WATCH: Google Announces “Future of Gaming” at GDC! (Updated)

Kellen March 19, 2019

UPDATE: Google's big announcement is called Stadia, their game streaming platform! Google's big day on the gaming stage is here, folks. At GDC 2019, Google says they want to "unveil [their] vision for the future of gaming" and will do so at 10AM Pacific (1PM...

Here’s the $2,000 AT&T Samsung Galaxy Fold Being Fondled

Kellen March 19, 2019

The Samsung Galaxy Fold will arrive in about a month with a price tag close to $2,000. AT&T and T-Mobile are scheduled to sell it in a couple of colors, but up to this point, we've seen little of it outside of a demo or two from a Samsung executive....

With 14 Days to Go, Google has Basically Buried Inbox

Kellen March 19, 2019

We're days from Google's Inbox email app being shutdown for good. That's sad for various reasons, but if you go looking for the app today, it won't be easy to find. At this point, Google has all but hidden the Inbox app should you go looking for it and...

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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