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Pixel 9a Snuck Through the FCC

Kellen March 3, 2025 3

The Pixel 9a is not much of a secret at this point, thanks to countless retailer leaks that have given us imagery, specs, and a launch date. This is one of the worst kept secrets in recent tech memory, with the only surprise being that it is arriving so soon....

Gemini Live Gets Live Video and Screen Sharing Abilities Later This Month

Kellen March 3, 2025 1

Gemini Live is supposed to be an assistant that is there for you at any moment to talk you through an upcoming interview, brainstorm ideas, or have a close-to-normal conversation with AI, if that's something you need. This month, Google is further expanding...

Galaxy Watch Ultra Gets $230 Instant Discount Without Trade, $400 Off With Trade

Kellen February 28, 2025 3

With so much focus on Samsung launching the Galaxy S25 series in recent weeks, we shouldn't forget that they still have other devices that are constantly seeing discounts. The Galaxy Watch Ultra, for example, has a great promo running right now that gets you $...

Google Store’s New Devices Page Lets You Better Manage Pixel, Home in One Place

Kellen February 28, 2025 3

Within the past week, Google added a new "Devices" page to the Google Store that lists out all of the devices they make that you are currently logged into, as a place to head to if you need support, to check warranty status, or to manage your care. This new "...

Galaxy Buds 3 Get Several New Features Through One UI 7, So Only on the Galaxy S25

Kellen February 28, 2025 5

Samsung has rolled out several new features to the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, as long as you have a device running One UI 7. As you all know, Samsung is taking its sweet time pushing out One UI 7 to its line-up of devices, even as the Galaxy S25...

Report: T-Mobile Will Soon Offer Discounted Single Line Plans

Tim February 27, 2025 8

Internal documentation from T-Mobile is pointing to the introduction of two new plan options that offer discounted pricing for those who only need a single line. As it stands, whenever you have a wireless plan, you can get a discount when you continue to add...

Android 16 Beta 2.1 Update Released for Pixel Devices

Kellen February 27, 2025 5

Google just dropped the Android 16 Beta 2.1 update on its Pixel universe as a bit of a bug fixer. Since this isn't a major beta build, we'll keep it short and let you get to updating. I know I will be after seeing several reboots on Pixel 9 Pro running Beta 2...

Pokemon Champions is a New Battle Game Coming to Mobile

Kellen February 27, 2025 1

We talked earlier about the new expansion pack coming this week for Pokemon TCG Pocket, but as a part of Pokemon Day we also heard the first bit of news about a new game. Called Pokemon Champions, we're getting a new battle game that appears to put two...

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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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 1

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025 1

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025 1

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 1

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025 1

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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