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YouTube Music Just Sent Out a Wave of Invites

Kellen June 4, 2018 85

YouTube Music, the streaming service that is supposed to be the single music focus for Google going forward, appears to be pretty widely available today to those interested. We (finally) received our invitation after signing up for the early access program...

Google Lens Gets a Shortcut App to Help You Launch It Quicker

Kellen June 4, 2018 3

Google Lens has always been sort of a pain to launch. It started out in Google Assistant on Pixel phones as a tiny little icon buried in a corner before moving into Google Photos. With Google adding features upon features to Lens, it makes sense that they...

Android Feature Request: Add Scrolling to Fingerprint Reader Gestures

Kellen June 4, 2018 24

Back in Android 7.1.2, Google added a "move" to the Nexus 5X that let you swipe down on the phone's fingerprint reader to expand the notification shade. It later came to the Nexus 6P and was carried forward on the Pixel line as a "Gesture" and has been one of...

Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa Support Likely Coming Soon to Xbox One

Kellen June 4, 2018 7

In an upcoming software update for the Xbox One, support for digital assistants like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa will be included. For those wanting to be able to control their Xbox One by voice, this is a big introduction. According to a screenshot...

June Android Security Update Goes Live for Nexus, Pixel Devices

Kellen June 4, 2018 87

Google just dropped the June 2018 security patch for Nexus and Pixel devices on us. At this time, we already have both factory image and OTA files, so choose whichever works best for you if you don’t feel like waiting for the update to show up on your device....

DEAL: Google Home Drops to $99, Home Mini to $39, or Bundle and Save $65

Kellen June 4, 2018 7

Best Buy may have been giving away Google Home Mini units last week, but their current Google product deals might be even better this week. If you bundle a Google Home and a Google Home Mini, you'll save $65. If you don't need two and want to buy individually,...

Google’s Mid-Range Pixel Might be Codenamed “Bonito,” Run Snapdragon 710

Kellen June 4, 2018 12

This morning, we saw one of the rumored Pixel 3 codenames pop up at AOSP, the second from the list that we first reported back in October. Over the weekend, another new Google device codename arrived that has not yet been reported, as well as a possible...

Pixel 3 Codename “Blueline” Shows Up at AOSP

Kellen June 4, 2018 26

Back in October of last year, just as the paint was beginning to dry on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, we shared information on the Pixel 3 line-up from a reliable source. That source told us what they believed to be the codenames for Google's 2018 phones, one of...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 26

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 26

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 26

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 26

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 26

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 26

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 26

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 26

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’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 85

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 85

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 85

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 85

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 85

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 85

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 85

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 85

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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