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OnePlus 6 Owners Treated to Android Pie Open Beta 3 Update

Tim September 17, 2018

Yet another open beta update (we're on #3 now) is available to OnePlus 6 owners, filled with system fixes, support for more Parallel Apps, and an updated OnePlus Switch feature. According to OnePlus' changelog, a stability issue has been resolved for ambient...

First 5G Phones Probably Won’t Work Between Carriers

Kellen September 17, 2018

5G will be great, some day. Mobile 5G in the US will start to arrive over the coming months, first with AT&T and a 5G hotspot product, followed by Verizon in early 2019. T-Mobile and Sprint will trickle in 5G too. When that happens, and the first phones...

Razer Phone 2 to be Unveiled October 10

Tim September 14, 2018

Razer is sending out save-the-dates for its Razer Phone 2 event, complete with an outline for the device -- the green outline in the invite below. We aren't yet sure what to expect from Razer Phone 2, but if it's anything like the first, you can expect much...

If Swiping in Gboard is Wonky for You, You’re Not Alone — Google Working on Fix

Tim September 14, 2018

Multiple users on reddit and other various product forums are reporting a bug inside Gboard, Google's keyboard app. The bug is apparently messing with glide typing, which is the function that lets you swipe across letters to type a message. While you can still...

Did Google Just Show Us the Three Pixel 3 Colors?

Kellen September 14, 2018

Pixel 3 in Mint, White, and Black lookin' fresh. A Google promo page may have just revealed the three colorways that Google will sell its Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL in. The page, which is hosted on Google's withgoogle.com domain, features a "coming soon" message...

Verizon Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, Moto Z2 Force, and ZenFone AR Updated With Security Patches

Tim September 14, 2018

Four devices on Verizon are picking up various security patches this week. For Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge owners, you're getting August's patch, labeled as R16NW.G930VVRS4CRI1 and R16NW.G935VVRS4CRI1. Moto Z2 Force folk, you're getting September's with build number...

If an Android Company Tried to Sell Us the iPhone Xr, We’d Mercilessly Mock Them

Kellen September 14, 2018

Android users, we're a unique group. Some might call us cheap, but I think we just like value. We want phones that have everything, yet whose prices never rise. We want innovation, sometimes without having to pay for it. And if we go the budget route, we still...

Samsung has Another New Device to Announce on October 11

Kellen September 13, 2018

Samsung just announced that it will host some sort of event on October 11 to celebrate the arrival of a new device. The company that just released the Galaxy Note 9 has more to show off...what? The invite posted to their press site doesn't mention a location,...

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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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025

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’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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