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Android Automotive is Getting “Dozens” of New Apps and Games

Kellen February 19, 2025 13

Google's Android Automotive, the car infotainment system that powers vehicles from Volvo, Polestar, and others, is getting an app upgrade this week. Google says that "dozens" of new apps are coming to cars with Google built-in, thanks to the car ready mobile...

OnePlus 13 Owners Get Night Mode in Instagram Camera

Tim February 19, 2025 1

OnePlus announced this week that OnePlus 13 owners, after updating to the latest version of Instagram, will have access to a new Night Mode shooting setting inside the app. When shooting with the native camera inside of Instagram, OnePlus 13 owners should be...

Call Me Crazy, But Another Galaxy Camera Might Be Sweet

Tim February 18, 2025 11

Thirteen year ago, Samsung launched the Galaxy Camera. Instead of an Android phone that had a camera on it, Galaxy Camera was better described as a camera that ran Android. It was pretty sweet, with a 16.3-megapixel sensor that offered 21x optical zoom. Back...

Pixel 9a is the Cutest Little Phone, So Here’s More Pics

Kellen February 18, 2025 14

The Pixel 9a really might show up at any moment and that's probably good because we know so much about the device. Retailers have been leaking info left and right to various outlets, with no slowdown coming on that front any time soon. Today, we were casually...

Nothing Phone 3a Camera Tested Against iPhone 16 Pro Max, Does Very Well (Updated: More Info!)

Tim February 18, 2025 4

Nothing has a new phone coming soon, the Nothing Phone 3a. To help build hype and highlight the phone's updated camera system, the company's community team took the phone out onto the streets alongside an iPhone 16 Pro Max and put the cameras in a head-to-head...

T-Mobile Free MLS Season Pass is Here and You Can Claim It Now

Kellen February 18, 2025 3

With the 2025 MLS Season getting underway this weekend, T-Mobile has released its offer for free MLS Season Pass through its T-Life app and T-Mobile Tuesdays. The offer needs to be claimed and redeemed within a couple of weeks, so don't hesitate. The offer...

OnePlus Watch 3 Arrives for $329 With Massive Battery, Upgrades, Early Discount

Kellen February 18, 2025 15

We have a new Wear OS watch to slap on the wrist! The OnePlus Watch 3 is official and open for pre-orders at a very competitive price, especially when you consider the specs, design, and set of features. The OnePlus Watch 3 is a true competitor to the best...

Samsung Still Hasn’t Updated a Single Device to Android 15, One UI 7

Kellen February 17, 2025 28

Samsung has long been referred to around these parts as the "King of Android Updates" because of their long-term commitment to device support, steady delivery of monthly patches, and their quickness at delivering major Android OS updates even with their heavy...

Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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