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Oh Boy: Pixel 3 XL Leaks in Retail Packaging With Included USB-C Earbuds

Kellen August 8, 2018

Hey, it's Pixel 3 XL ultra leak day! Thanks to a Ukranian tech blogger, we just got our first Pixel 3 XL unboxing and it sure does reveal a whole heck of a lot of details. Keep in mind that we are still 2 months away from Google announcing this phone, so some...

Android Pie Release Makes Me Want to Beg Essential for a New Phone

Kellen August 7, 2018

Back in April, I laid out the case for the Essential Phone 2 not needing to do much in order to be the best Android phone of 2018. Everything I said there, still stands too, we're just now operating under the assumption that Essential has given up on new...

Video: Google’s Digital Wellbeing First Look!

Kellen August 7, 2018

If you own a Pixel or Pixel 2 and it's already running Android Pie, you can test out Google's Digital Wellbeing software. It's currently in beta and you have to sign-up for it before being able to install, but yeah, it is ready for the first time. RELATED:...

Qualcomm Hosting Wearable-Related Event September 10, Likely All About New Chip

Tim August 7, 2018

We've been discussing Qualcomm's upcoming and super hyped wearable silicon since May. It's supposed to breathe new life into Wear OS, and frankly, the timing couldn't be better. With the Snapdragon 2100 platform sitting at over two years old, it's hard to get...

Google Assistant on Phones Picks Up Smart Display Styled Smart Home Controls

Kellen August 7, 2018

With the arrival of the first Google smart display devices, we got to see a new visual control style when you requested that the Google Assistant adjust smart home settings. That meant a slider to manual set temperature, adjust lighting brightness, or turn...

Get Ready, Pixel 3 Will Default to Android Pie’s Gesture Navigation

Kellen August 7, 2018

When you pick-up that fresh, fresh Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL in October, you should expect the new Android Pie gesture navigation to be on, by default, out of the box. Gesture navigation is the future for Google, according to Android and Pixel's UX manager, EK...

RED Updates Launch Schedule for Hydrogen One, November 2 Now Marked as Carrier Launch Date

Tim August 7, 2018

Not even a full week after Hydrogen One from RED stopped by the FCC, we're already getting an updated launch schedule for the device. For those who had faith and pre-ordered this device, you'll probably like what RED has to say. If you were waiting to see if...

Here is the Android Pie Statue

Kellen August 7, 2018

Google is still doing the statue thing whenever they reveal a new version of Android. And since Android Pie went official yesterday, the Android Pie statue arrived on Google's campus. It's, umm, a Bugdroid standing in-between a piece of pie that has been...

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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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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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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