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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...

Xiaomi Adds Google Assistant Support to Several Smart Home Products

Tim May 11, 2018 1

On the heels of Google I/O, Xiaomi announced this week that it is adding support for Google Assistant to a few of its smart home products, all three of which will soon be available in the US. Specifically, Xiaomi is adding Assistant support to the Mi Bedside...

Verizon’s ‘Visible’ Startup Offers Unlimited Plan for $40/Month, Doesn’t Support Android (Updated)

Tim May 11, 2018 45

Verizon quietly launched a startup earlier this year, a carrier to be exact, called Visible. What's funny about the name is that Visible has been hardly visible to consumers, and maybe to the shock of some, the carrier doesn't even support Android devices at...

Google to Require OEMs to Push Regular Android Security Updates, Which is a Good Thing

Tim May 11, 2018 52

Updates in the Android world have always been a pain point. Unsurprisingly, folks don't want to be running outdated software, especially outdated security software. To counter this ongoing issue, Google made mention during its "What's New In Android Security"...

$199 Polk Assist Combines Google’s Smarts With Polk’s Audio Prowess, Launches Next Month

Tim May 11, 2018 9

Last night, Polk Audio introduced Polk Assist, a Google Assistant-powered smart speaker that should interest anyone who takes their in-home audio seriously. Set to be priced at $199, the Polk Assist can do all of the things a typical Google Home can do, but...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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