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SHIELD TV Upgrade 7.2 Includes Amazon Music App, 5.1 Audio for YouTube, Latest Security Patch

Tim December 12, 2018

A new Experience Upgrade, labeled as 7.2, is rolling out to SHIELD TV owners today. Inside, NVIDIA is including the latest security patch for Android TV, the all-new Amazon Music app for Android TV, as well as 5.1 audio for YouTube. According to the log, this...

OnePlus 5 and 5T Grab Android Pie Update in Latest Beta

Kellen December 12, 2018

The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T are the latest phones to join the Android Pie crew. While not yet officially available for all, the Pie build arrives as an "open beta" from OnePlus that anyone can dive into if interested. The open beta includes updates everywhere...

Dead Zebra’s Android Mini Tree Ornaments Now Available

Kellen December 12, 2018

Your holiday tree likely needs an upgrade in the ornament department and Dead Zebra has you covered. The shop that has released countless Android Mini collectibles over the years has a fresh set of tree ornaments for you to pick-up. The Android Mini Special...

Galaxy Note 9 Getting One UI Beta 2 Update With Lots of Bug Squashing

Tim December 11, 2018

Galaxy Note 9 owners enrolled in the One UI beta are getting updated to Beta 2 this week. Inside, Samsung lists plenty of bug squashes and the December security patch. Below are a few of the highlights from the update, but there's a ton listed by Samsung. You...

T-Mobile OnePlus 6T Grabs New Update With Updated Camera, In-Display Fingerprint Reader

Kellen December 11, 2018

The T-Mobile OnePlus 6T picked up another update today as it tries to catch-up to the unlocked model. Today's update is rolling out as OxygenOS build 9.0.1 (A6013_34_181121). The update includes an updated camera app, updated in-display fingerprint reader...

DEAL: Anker’s 10W Fast Wireless Charging Pad is $12.99 Right Now

Kellen December 11, 2018

Amazon's holiday deals haven't slowed since Black Friday - you can currently grab an Anker 10W Fast Wireless Charging Pad for $12.99. It typically runs around $22, so that's a cool $9 off an already-reasonably priced wireless charger. At 10W, it'll fast...

Moment Case and Lenses Now Available for OnePlus 6, 6T Version Coming in February

Tim December 11, 2018

Moment, makers of cases and camera lens attachments for select devices, have a new case available for the OnePlus 6! With this, you'll be able to put your OnePlus device in a protective case for $29.99, then slap on a variety of lenses like wide-angle, fisheye...

Shocker: OEMs Sell More Phones in US When on Carriers, OnePlus Finds

Tim December 11, 2018

OnePlus is a popular smartphone brand among Android enthusiasts, even before the company made its OnePlus 6T available for purchase through T-Mobile. And now that the phone maker is selling its phone through a US carrier, sales are up bigly, with OnePlus...

OnePlus 15T Features Gargantuan Battery With 50W Wireless Charging

Tim March 6, 2026

Ok, so I'm starting to understand why people were calling Galaxy S26 Ultra a bit boring. Detailed this morning, the upcoming...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Slim, Smart, and Crazy Battery Life

Tim March 5, 2026

Galaxy 26 Ultra has arrived. It's perfect for 2026, taking an AI-first approach to many things, which is either a turn on or...

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Google Pixel 10a Review: What a Good Little Phone

Kellen March 4, 2026

The Pixel 10a was announced by Google a few weeks back and the general response to it was, "This just seems like a Pixel 9a."...

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2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026

The March Pixel update is available for download today and it's a big one. Not only is it a Pixel Feature Drop (all new...

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March Pixel Feature Drop Arriving With 12+ New Features

Kellen March 3, 2026

The March Google Pixel update arrived today as the March Pixel Feature Drop and there are a ton of new features and changes....

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March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is a Huge Update

Kellen March 3, 2026

The March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is here with several new features for Pixel Watch owners. Google isn't only bringing new...

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Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026

The Google Pixel line gets an official Now Playing music app. You can download it now. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about...

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Qualcomm Just Told Us the Chip in the Next Samsung Galaxy Watch

Kellen March 2, 2026

We have a new wearable chip for the next wave of smartwatches! Chipsets aren't typically an exciting thing to talk about, but...

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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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