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Samsung Updating 10 Galaxy Devices to One UI 7 to Start the Month

Tim May 1, 2025 3

Samsung is beginning to ship the One UI 7 (Android 15) update to ten more devices to kick off the month of May. Devices now receiving this update include the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S22 lineups, the Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3, plus the Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4. If you...

Samsung Mentions New Foldables, Galaxy Watch With ‘Innovative Design’ During Earnings Call

Tim April 30, 2025 2

Innovative is not a word I would use to describe the Galaxy Watch Ultra's design. I have never been quiet about my dislike of the watch's hardware, wishing it was more "premium" looking like we see from the competition (Apple Watch Ultra), instead of a honking...

Android 16 Teases Secret UI Update That Should Bring Fresh Beauty, Tons of Blur

Kellen April 30, 2025 14

Android 16 is about to go stable, likely next month at Google I/O. We have been through several developer-focused previews and 4 betas, none of which brought any major changes to the user interface or experience on Google's Pixel phones. The update to Android...

Android Users Can Now Edit Photos, Videos in Shared Albums

Tim April 30, 2025 1

Google Photos users on Android can now edit photos and videos in shared albums, a feature that has apparently been available to iPhone and iPad users for a bit. You'll still need to be the owner of the file to have editing capabilities, but once edited, you...

Samsung Slaps $230 Off Galaxy S25 Ultra Without Trade-in

Kellen April 30, 2025 2

Samsung reported its Q1 earnings last night and said that they had a pretty good quarter, thanks to strong demand for the Galaxy S25 series. I don't think that is all that surprising, as the S25 series is quite good, the specs are still up there with the best,...

Wednesday Poll: You Can Bring Back an ‘Old Phone’ Feature, What’s It Gonna Be?

Tim April 30, 2025 53

Kellen and I were on the topic of LG yesterday. They were quite innovative in the Android space, but apparently nothing was enough to save their mobile business. We use to playfully call the LG V series the "Stuff and Things" lineup of devices, as LG would...

Samsung Sends One UI 7 Update to Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S9, and Tab S10 in US

Kellen April 30, 2025 3

Following that minor hiccup in rollout, Samsung is pressing ahead with the One UI 7 updates to all of the devices expecting it. We're now into the tablet arena and Samsung is updating the Galaxy Tab S10, Galaxy Tab S9, and Galaxy Tab S8 at the same time to...

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Android Auto Getting Climate Controls, But You’ll Likely Need a Supported Vehicle

Tim April 29, 2025 2

Google is looking to make Android Auto even more useful, as evidenced by newly discovered climate controls. Hidden within new code for the latest build of Android Auto, new climate controls could help drivers (and vehicle passengers) change temperatures, turn...

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

Tim March 5, 2026 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 2

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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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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