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DEAL: Get a New Google Home for Just $59 (Updated)

Tim August 21, 2018

Should you still need to outfit your home with Google Assistant, or maybe you need to get it into an additional room, Sierra Trading Post is currently selling Google Home units for just $59, down from the current $99 on Google Store. These units are brand new,...

Gmail for Android Picks Up “Undo” Send Button, 3 Years After Inbox

Kellen August 21, 2018

In 2015, Google's Inbox, which was still a very new app at the time, picked up an update that included an "Undo" send button for those who had just sent an email and wanted it back. A couple of weeks after that, Gmail for the web grabbed the ability too. This...

Galaxy Note 9: S Pen Tips and Tricks!

Kellen August 21, 2018

We're days away from many of you having your $1,000+ Galaxy Note 9 phones! Well, for some of you, devices could show up as early as tomorrow, assuming your pre-order shipped like Tim's did. Since you know our goal with all major phones is to give you the...

Galaxy Watch With LTE Starts at $379, Launches Early September

Tim August 21, 2018

When Samsung unveiled Galaxy Watch at the Galaxy Note 9 event, no pricing information was shared for the LTE-equipped models. Thanks to pre-orders going live on Samsung's website, we can now share that info. For the 42mm model, LTE access will cost you $379.99...

LG Announces TONE Headphones With Dedicated Google Assistant Button

Tim August 21, 2018

LG will be showcasing the new TONE Platinum SE audio wearable at IFA this year, complete with a dedicated Google Assistant button. With Google Assistant onboard, those who wear TONE Platinum SE will be able to quickly access Google Translate, as well as all of...

3rd-Party Renders Detail Huawei Mate 20 With Quad Camera System

Tim August 21, 2018

While Huawei is preparing its launch of Mate 20, XDA has obtained firmware and specifications for the device, as well as worked with a 3rd-party artist to create renders of what we can expect to see later this year from the company. The renders are based on...

JBL’s Android TV-Powered Sound Bar Costs $399, Expected Mid-October

Tim August 21, 2018

A day before Google I/O this year, JBL unveiled Link Bar, an Android TV-powered sound bar equipped with 100W of speaker power and Google Assistant. At that time, no pricing or exact availability info was known, but thanks to an early pre-order listing on B&amp...

Google Fit Gets a Big UI Update With Two Health Focuses

Kellen August 21, 2018

Google Fit is getting a brand new UI this week as well as a new focus on how you can stay healthy. Well, two new focuses. According to a Google announcement for the "new" Google Fit, your fitness goals will now be measured by your Move Minutes and Heart Points...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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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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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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