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Trivia Crack Sequel Launches October 25 for Android and iOS

Tim September 26, 2018

Finally, after years and one spinoff game that wasn't too awesome, Trivia Crack is getting an actual sequel. Announced this morning, Trivia Crack 2 will launch October 25, free to download for Android and iOS. According to the announcement, Trivia Crack 2 will...

Pixel 3’s Pixel Stand Makes First Appearance (Updated)

Kellen September 26, 2018

Google's Pixel Stand or "Pixelstand" has finally leaked. The wireless charging stand that will help turn a Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL into a little desktop Google Assistant specialist, has been revealed in a new leak. You can see the Pixel Stand below and it looks...

DEAL: Save $42 on Nest Hello Video Doorbell, Down to $187

Tim September 25, 2018

Shortly after Nest's Hello video doorbell and Nest x Yale lock were made available, I installed them in my home and wrote up a review. I'm still using both devices, and every time I have a guest over, they ask about the Hello doorbell. We're living in the...

Now Anyone Can Sign-Up for Verizon’s Visible Phone Service, so Long as You Have an iPhone

Tim September 25, 2018

Visible, the Verizon-owned app-based phone service, has ditched its invite system. Before this, you'd need an invite code from an existing Visible customer to get access to the service, but now, "anyone can sign-up for the service." Unfortunate for Android...

Verizon Outage Going Down at the Moment (Updated)

Kellen September 25, 2018

It looks like a Verizon outage is happening this morning. A reader first tipped us to the possibility of an outage a couple of hours ago and it looks like service disruptions are picking up steam in parts of the southern US, midwest, and now Texas. Reports of...

Pixel 3 and 3 XL Live Wallpapers Available for Download

Kellen September 25, 2018

After teasing thumbnails for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL's wallpapers yesterday, we now have them for you to download, including some live papers that are pretty incredible. There are 28 still wallpapers, all of which can be downloaded individually at the links...

Android Messages Gets Much Improved Search Options

Tim September 24, 2018

Looking through conversations in chat apps in an attempt to locate shared photos or address can be a real pain. In a move announced this week, Android Messages is getting a comprehensive search feature, allowing you to pinpoint the exact information you're...

Verizon Galaxy S9, S9+, and Note 9 Get Security Updates, LG G5 Gets Oreo (Update: Note 8, too!)

Tim September 24, 2018

Security updates are rolling out to various Verizon devices, as well as one for Galaxy Note 9 owners on T-Mobile. For Verizon, owners of Galaxy S9 (Version number: R16NW.G960USQS3ARI6), Galaxy S9+ (Version number: R16NW.G965USQS3ARI6, and Galaxy Note 9 (...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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