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Google Phone App Gets Beta Program on Play Store

Kellen April 10, 2018 38

Want to get into another beta version of a Google app? The Google Phone app now has a beta program and you can sign-up this minute. All you have to do is hit that Google Play link below on your phone and scroll to the bottom of the app listing to find the "...

🙄: T-Mobile and Sprint are Talking Merger Again, Again

Kellen April 10, 2018 45

T-Mobile and Sprint are reportedly talking about a merger again. The latest report comes out of the Wall Street Journal, which notes that this is the third time in four years the two have discussed such a move. This time around, no one has any idea what's...

YouTube TV Adds Five New Markets

Tim April 10, 2018 12

YouTube TV has added five new markets this week. The new markets are listed below, but just to name a few, residents of Wichita, Burlington, and Columbia, SC can get down with YouTube's alternative to cable TV. If you didn't hear the news, the price for...

Instagram Launches Focus Effect for All That Sweet Artificial Bokeh

Tim April 10, 2018 7

Instagram announced a new effect for those who take pictures and videos directly inside of the IG app, one that brings all of that amazing artificial bokeh right to your device. Titled Focus, you'll find it right next to the Superzoom and Rewind effects inside...

Pixel and Pixel XL No Longer Available From Google Store

Kellen April 10, 2018 13

The original Google Pixel and Pixel XL, following a $100 price reduction with the introduction of the Pixel 2 last year, have been pulled from the Google Store and are no longer available for sale. RIP, friends. If you need one, you can still buy one from...

Limited Time — TREBLAB Z2 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones At 69% Off [Sponsored]

Sponsor April 10, 2018

This sponsored post was written by StackCommerce. The fundamental advantages of a wireless Bluetooth headset are hard to ignore. There’s something incredibly nice about going for a sound-tracked walk on the town without dangling cords to annoy you, or just...

LG Will Unveil the G7 ThinQ on May 2!

Kellen April 10, 2018 17

LG announced this morning that the LG G7 ThinQ will be unveiled formally on May 2 in New York! And in case you were wondering, yep, that is the official name. LG didn't reveal any other details, only that the G7 ThinQ is "an evolution of the foundation laid by...

DEAL: Best Buy Drops $100 Off Pixel 2 XL – Includes Free Google Home Mini, Chromecast, Daydream, YouTube TV

Kellen April 9, 2018 31

On Friday, Verizon kicked off (and is still running) a pretty stunning Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL deal. If you have a phone to trade in, they are giving you up to 50% off a Pixel 2 and tossing in a free Google pack that includes a Google Home Mini,...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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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