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Google Just Told Me Which OEMs to Buy Phones From and It’s Not Samsung

Kellen May 14, 2018 240

Essential. OnePlus. Sony. Xiaomi. Nokia. Oppo. Vivo. I'll remember those names the next time I go hunting for a new phone as someone who cares about the software that runs on my phones. Those are the companies that Google has told me to keep an eye on if I...

DEAL: Levi’s Commuter Jacket With Google’s Jacquard for Only $245, Down From $350

Tim May 14, 2018 3

At Google I/O in 2016, Google introduced Project Jacquard, which in layman's are touch sensors woven into fabric. When linked to your phone via Bluetooth, you can control music and phone calls, plus get navigation directions all from touching your clothes. The...

Google Introduces Google One as Its New Paid Storage Service

Kellen May 14, 2018 70

Google announced Google One today, a new paid storage service that basically replaces the paid Google Drive storage plan you might currently be paying for. With Google One, Google will introduce new features, as well as new pricing options. The new Google One...

Guys, Look at This All-Screen Lenovo Phone 😍

Kellen May 14, 2018 65

F*ck notches, right? That sure looks like the message Lenovo VP Chang Cheng wants to send with a couple of teasers posted to his Weibo account in recent days. Both images show off a phone called the Lenovo Z5, and um, it has a 95% screen-to-body ratio and (...

Huawei Watch 2 2018 Adds eSIM Support, Apparently Not Much Else

Tim May 14, 2018 3

Huawei released the Huawei Watch 2 last year, complete with a plastic body, 1.2″ full circle display, Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, and 420mAh battery. This year, it appears Huawei may soon announce the same thing, should the latest news from @evleaks be...

OnePlus 6 Will Come in “Mirror Black” and “Midnight Black” Finishes, They Look Like This

Kellen May 14, 2018 12

The OnePlus 6 will be unveiled in two days, on May 16, at an event in London. There aren't many surprises surrounding it at all, so when the event arrives, do your best to act like the world has forever changed by its tech greatness, or something. Or just sit...

Weekly Recap: Google I/O 2018 is a Wrap!

Tim May 11, 2018 1

Google I/O 2018 has officially wrapped, but not without giving us exactly what we wanted: Android P DP2! This week, we posted up a hands-on video with the latest build of Android P, highlighted all of the recent changes announced during the I/O keynote, as...

Major Update Inbound for Philips Hue App, Improved UI and New Scenes

Tim May 11, 2018 17

Earlier this week, Philips announced a major update that will soon roll out to the Hue app on Android and iOS. Inside, Philips details new features, as well as changes to existing features. Inside its blog post, Philips mentions an improved navigation...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 240

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 240

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 240

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 240

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 240

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 240

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 240

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 240

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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