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Essential Releases Android P Beta 3 Build With Bug Fixes

Tim July 25, 2018

Essential announced it has released an Android P Beta 3 build for Essential Phone owners, the same exact Android P DP5 (aka Beta 4) build Google released today for Pixel devices. To clear up any confusion, this is the third public beta for Essential, but...

What’s New in Android P Developer Preview 5 (Beta 4)?

Kellen July 25, 2018

The final Android P Developer Preview 5 is available and we've already got it up and running on a Pixel 2 XL. Since we are all curious what might be new from one preview to the next, we'll do our best to capture the changes in this post. Before we dive in too...

YouTube VR Launches for Samsung Gear VR, Intros New Multi-User Experience

Tim July 25, 2018

YouTube announced today that it's bringing YouTube VR to Samsung's Gear VR headset by way of the Oculus store. By doing this, YouTube is opening up its extensive library of VR-supported videos to any Samsung device that is compatible with Gear VR, which is a...

Android P Developer Preview 5 (Beta 4) Goes Live for Pixel and Pixel 2! (Updated)

Kellen July 25, 2018

Google just dropped the final Android P Developer Preview on us, also known as Android P Developer Preview 5. The files are available right now for the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL if you feel like flashing them. Otherwise, we should have Android P...

Yep, Tapping the YouTube Progress Bar is Broken, but a Fix is Coming

Kellen July 25, 2018

Over the past week, as a YouTube user, you probably noticed that skipping forward or backwards in a video doesn't work like it should. Typically, when you tap ahead or back in a video on the progress bar, it would jump to that spot. Well, that's been broken....

Unlimited Plan Comparison: Verizon vs. AT&T vs. T-Mobile vs. Sprint (July 2018 Update)

Kellen July 24, 2018

Within the past month, Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint have all introduced new unlimited data plans. Because of that, as well as the fact that it has been five months since we last pushed out an unlimited data plan comparison, it's time to see how all of the big...

DEAL: $13 Eufy Lumos Smart Bulbs, $40 Wireless Charging Stands, and More

Tim July 24, 2018

We have the latest lineup of deals from Anker on Amazon, with some being instant savings and other requiring usage of coupon codes (listed below). The big highlight is $13 Eufy Lumos smart bulbs, which are quite adored by Amazon reviewers. With these bulbs,...

Tuesday Poll: Chromecast Turns 5 Today – Still Using One?

Kellen July 24, 2018

Five years ago today, Google announced the original Chromecast. At $35, and a simple way to send your content to any screen, the Chromecast is without a doubt one of Google's best pieces of hardware to ever be released. Since that initially Chromecast release,...

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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