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Google Provides Android Q Update Timeline, Next Beta Set for Early April

Tim March 13, 2019

Google has provided its official update timeline for Android Q, similar to what it's done with previous versions of Android. For Android Q, not much is different. We can expect Beta 2 in the early parts of April, followed by Beta 3 in May and Beta 4 in June....

Video: Android Q Beta First Look!

Tim March 13, 2019

We have Android Q up and running in the office! In the video below, let's go over what's new, shall we? As we already covered in our writeup, Android Q seems very focused on privacy. On Q, you'll see a new pop-up for location access for applications. Beyond...

Report: Google Pulling Engineers, Managers From Tablet and Laptop Hardware Teams

Tim March 13, 2019

According to a report from Business Insider, Google is pulling employees from their laptop and tablet hardware teams, placing them on other projects as the company addresses "roadmap cutbacks." The move is expected to affect dozens of employees, ranging from...

What’s New in Android Q: Foldable Phone Support, Better Privacy Controls, and More

Tim March 13, 2019

Android Q is officially available for Pixel devices starting today, and while we're busy flashing it and preparing to deliver all of the stuff you need to know about, we'd like to take this time to outline specifically what Google mentions in its own release...

First Android Q Beta Now Available for Pixel, Pixel 2, and Pixel 3 Phones!

Kellen March 13, 2019

The first Android Q beta is now available! If you own a Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, or Pixel 3 XL, you can jump on this new goodness right now. Of course, being the first preview, it's probably not stable and you should consider holding off...

Did the Android Q Preview Release Today? (Updated)

Kellen March 13, 2019

UPDATE 2: It's here! UPDATE: It's coming any minute! No. There were rumors. There were bug trackers. There were fake screenshots on reddit. There was last year, when the Android P Developer Preview 1 dropped on an early Wednesday in March. None of that led to...

Google’s Lookout Helps Visually Impaired Users Identify Things Using ‘Lens’ Tech

Tim March 13, 2019

This week, Google launched Lookout, a standalone app for owners of the Pixel, Pixel 2, and Pixel 3 smartphones. With it, blind or visually impaired users can have their smartphone identify objects or read text to them, using computer vision and Google Lens...

Carmen Sandiego is Hiding in Google Earth, Your Mission is to Find Her

Tim March 13, 2019

I grew up on Carmen Sandiego and it's possible that I have her to thank for my generally decent geography skills. Announced this week, Carmen Sandiego is now hiding inside of Google Earth, a playable game for anyone with access to the app via Chrome, Android,...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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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’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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