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This Could be a Real Life Photo of Motorola’s One Power

Kellen June 1, 2018 56

Earlier in the week, a phone by the name of "Motorola One Power" showed up as a sign that Motorola might be introducing a new line of phones with a heavy Android One influence. The name sucks, but the overall idea of the phone doesn't bug me, knowing that it...

DEAL: Best Buy is Just Giving Away Google Home Minis When Bundled

Kellen May 31, 2018 38

Best Buy is running a series of deals right now that will get you either a free Google Home Mini or a deeply discounted one. Considering buying a Nest Thermostat at $50 off? Get a free Google Home Mini. Buying a Philips Hue A19 Kit? Get a free Home Mini....

I Love These 5 Android Phone Features So Much

Kellen May 31, 2018 49

The headline features in Android change all of the time. One year we're talking about 1080p displays melting our eyes with pixels and the next we can't get enough of wireless charging. Then we get excited about secondary cameras and stereo speakers, before...

Verizon Keeps Telling Moto Z and Galaxy S7 Owners That Oreo Updates are Coming in a Few Weeks (Updated)

Kellen May 31, 2018 60

UPDATE 6/6: Verizon says that it's ready for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge! UPDATE 6/18: The update is here for the Moto Z and Moto Z Force too! If you own a Verizon Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Moto Z DROID, or Moto Z Play phone, Verizon has a message for you: "We'...

What Do You Want the Pixel 3 to Look Like?

Kellen May 31, 2018 216

Yesterday, we posted up some well-made render concepts of Google's upcoming Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL that were based on a supposed screen protector leak for each phone. I made it pretty clear that I thought the renders presented two very Google-esque phones that...

Samsung Gives Galaxy S9 Owners 18 New AR Emoji Expressions

Kellen May 31, 2018 10

AR Emoji were supposed to be a big selling point for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, basically as a response or counter to Apple's Animoji. They, umm, aren't exactly that, but if you do use them, know that you are getting more expressions. Samsung announced this...

“Couple Issues” Cause NVIDIA to Pause Oreo Update for SHIELD TV

Kellen May 31, 2018 9

I managed to pickup the Android Oreo (SHIELD Experience 7.0) update for the NVIDIA SHIELD TV on the day it was announced, but a number of you have been unable to pull it. That's because NVIDIA was quietly only pushing it to members of its preview program at...

Video: 25+ OnePlus 6 Tips and Tricks

Kellen May 31, 2018 2

With our OnePlus 6 review done and our First 10 Things video too, we're wrapping up our initial OnePlus 6 post series today with a massive tips and tricks video. That's not an understatement either - this video is long and covers almost every little tip or...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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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