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Ready to See the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL From All Angles?

Kellen June 27, 2018 136

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL should arrive at some point near the end of September or early October, assuming Google keeps with previous release schedules. So we've still got some time before the phones are officially revealed. Today, though, thanks to 3D CAD...

Google Maps New Explore Tab, “For You” Section are Available to Everyone

Kellen June 26, 2018 2

Should you open Google Maps this afternoon during your commute home and the UI looks a little weird, that's intentional! Google is rolling out a big UI tweak that includes new Explore and For You tabs. They first mentioned this update back in May at Google I/O...

Report: LG V40 to Have Five Cameras, Presumably Three on Back and Two on Front

Tim June 26, 2018 49

According to a source of Android Police, the upcoming V40 from LG will feature a total of five cameras, presumably three on the backside of the phone and two on the front. While it may seem shocking to hear that a phone will have five cameras, it's not...

More Phones Need the Moto Z3 Play’s Side Fingerprint Reader

Kellen June 26, 2018 107

I've spent the last handful of days with the new Moto Z3 Play, and while I'm certainly a fan of the phone already, there is one particular design choice that I really like and wish more companies would adopt. The Moto Z3 Play has a side-embedded fingerprint...

Video Chat and New Camera Effects Now Available in Instagram

Tim June 26, 2018 4

Instagram announced new features for the service last month that include the following: Video Chat, new camera effects, and Topic channels on Explore. Today, those features are live. For Video Chat, Instagram account owners can now not only slide into DMs, but...

You Should Have Android Messages for Web at This Point

Kellen June 26, 2018 87

Android Messages picked up a web client last week, but Google rolled it out in the trolliest of slow fashions. It took a while, which led to a number of you asking if the version of your Android Messages app mattered or if Google was messing with you by...

Belkin Launching USB-C Keyboards This Summer, Designed for Chrome OS Tablets

Tim June 26, 2018 2

Chrome OS tablets are an actual thing this year. We've already seen them from Acer and HP, but because these are tablets, there is no physical keyboard as there are on Chrome OS laptops. This is where Belkin comes in, makers of many different accessories for...

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S4 Just Stopped at the FCC

Kellen June 26, 2018 11

Fresh off yesterday's Galaxy Note 9 FCC appearance, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 has now stopped by as well. The device has appeared at benchmark sites and in a leaked picture or two in recent weeks, likely as it readies to join the Note 9 for an August launch....

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 136

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 136

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 136

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 136

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 136

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 136

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 136

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 136

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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