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Gemini Connects to More Apps, Like Google Tasks and Photos

Tim March 13, 2025 2

In addition to news that Gemini can now be connected to your Google Search history for more personalized responses, Google is moving to connect more apps and services to the AI. This ultimately leads to more tasks able to be accomplished with a single query,...

Google’s Gemini Gets “Personalization” Using Your Search History If You Are Cool With That

Kellen March 13, 2025 3

If AI is ever going to become the AI assistant of the future, it probably needs to be more personal, which means it'll need to know almost everything about you, with access to everything you do and see on the web. Google will eventually get to the point where...

Google Play Games on PC Gets Major Upgrades, More Games, New Play Points Bonuses

Kellen March 13, 2025 1

Google made several major announcements today that involve Google Play Games, both on PC and mobile. Not only are we getting general availability of Google Play Games on PC, Google is planning to bring PC-level games to mobile, they'll give users more controls...

Android 16 Beta 3 Release Gets a Tease

Kellen March 12, 2025 2

Need something to look forward to tomorrow? How does a release of Android 16 Beta 3 sound? The official Android developers account on Twitter said today that they are "dropping Android 16 Beta 3 tomorrow!" That would mean a release on March 13. They didn't...

Motorola Hasn’t Gotten Memo That We’re Past Edge Displays

Tim March 12, 2025 18

We have been grateful to most Android OEMs moving away from curved glass on the edge of devices. Not only does it feel more secure in hand, but it feels better to use overall. That's why we've seen companies like Samsung, Google, and OnePlus stick to flat...

Google Finds Fix for Chromecast 2nd Gen and Chromecast Audio Issue, Says Not to Factory Reset

Kellen March 12, 2025 3

At the beginning of the week, owners of the Chromecast 2nd Gen and Chromecast Audio were presented with a message that suggested their devices had "outdated device firmware" and could not be used. There was initial confusion from the message that pushed folks...

Pokemon GO Gets a New Owner

Kellen March 12, 2025 2

Niantic Labs, the creator of Pokemon GO, has sold off the game that we've been enjoying and complaining about since 2016. The new owner is Scopely, a game developer that makes a bunch of titles you may be familiar with, including Marvel Strike Force, Scrabble...

Google: We’re Working On That ‘Receiving Media’ Issue in Messages

Tim March 11, 2025 1

Google Messages users are apparently experiencing an issue when receiving media, something Google has been actively working to fix. Google took to its support site to say that it's hoping users will see a noticeable difference now, after updates have been...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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