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You’ll be Fine Downloading Fortnite for Android Outside of Google Play (Updated)

Kellen August 3, 2018

The media hysteria over today's news that Epic Games will release Fortnite for Android outside of Google Play is a bit much. It's really not that big of a deal. It's certainly not worth proclaiming that malware will take over the world, that you'll instead...

Google Home Will Now be More Contextually Aware When Turning Lights On/Off in Rooms

Tim August 3, 2018

Thanks to good spotting by users on reddit, then confirmed by Google to Android Police, your Google Home unit will be more contextually aware when turning on and off the lights moving forward. To explain, after this change, users can simply tell Google Home to...

Verizon’s Mobile 5G is Launching in Early 2019, In Case That Wasn’t Obvious

Kellen August 3, 2018

Up until yesterday, we had no solid knowledge of Verizon's mobile 5G plans. We knew that they were launching 5G home broadband internet in four markets this year, but they had not yet said when they'd push out something that would work with phones. With...

Sonos May Finally Get Google Assistant for a Holiday Push

Kellen August 3, 2018

Sonos speakers are pretty awesome speakers. While the early models lacked the smarts of an Amazon Echo or Google Home, they were some of the first in the industry to do multi-room audio and support a variety of music services. Some newer Sonos models now have...

When Fortnite for Android Launches, You Won’t Find It on Google Play

Tim August 3, 2018

There typically isn't so much news surrounding a game's launch for Android, but this is Fortnite, currently the world's most popular game. It also helps that I play Fortnite on a daily basis, so this news hits close to home for me. According to The Verge, who...

Benchmark Shows Pixel 3 XL With 4GB RAM

Kellen August 3, 2018

A Geekbench benchmark showed up yesterday for the Pixel 3 XL and it once again suggests that Google's new phone will have 4GB RAM. This isn't the first time we have seen evidence of 4GB RAM in this phone. Both prototype Pixel 3 XL device leaks showed the same...

There Won’t be a Moto Z3 Force

Kellen August 3, 2018

Following Motorola's reveal of the Moto Z3 yesterday, a number of people wanted to know when the Moto Z3 Force would drop. I have bad news for you - it's never coming. According to Motorola's US Twitter account, this is it for the Moto Z3 line. They aren't...

Samsung Posts Galaxy Note 9 Intro a Bit Early, Quickly Pulls It

Kellen August 3, 2018

Someone hasn't quite figured out how YouTube works down in New Zealand. Hours ago, Samsung's New Zealand channel posted the Galaxy Note 9 intro video that reveals key details as well as the device and we're still a week from its reveal. The video runs through...

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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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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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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