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Samsung Pushes January Patch to So Many Galaxy Devices

Tim January 23, 2025 9

Samsung has many, many updates rolling out to Galaxy devices. Essentially every phone released since the Galaxy S20 lineup is getting updated. From my count, we're looking at a total of 26 phones getting updated this week. Impressive. Inside, each device is...

Google TV Gets ‘News Briefs’ Experiment

Tim January 23, 2025 1

Google detailed a new experiment for Google TV users in the US this week, powered by both Gemini models and human evaluation. Called News Briefs, the feature is designed to deliver concise, narrated overviews and related videos of top news stories. Given we...

Samsung Teases Galaxy S25 Edge, Coming Later This Year

Tim January 23, 2025 4

It was late last year when we started to hear rumblings of a Galaxy S25 Slim. This week at Unpacked, Samsung gave us just a taste of what's coming later this year. Pre-Order Galaxy S25 Lineup, Save Up to $1250 Actually set to be called the Galaxy S25 Edge, the...

Google Improves Gemini Live, Expands Extensions to Several Samsung Apps for Galaxy S25

Kellen January 23, 2025 1

As a part of Samsung's Unpacked event, where they officially introduced the Galaxy S25 series, Google used the occasion to share updates on Gemini and some solid improvements that the Android ecosystem will start to see. From new features added to Gemini Live...

Pokemon TCG Pocket - Space Time Smackdown Cards

Pokemon TCG Pocket Gets New “Space-Time Smackdown” Expansion Set, Date for Trading

Kellen January 23, 2025 2

A major new expansion was announced this morning for Pokemon TCG Pocket, the app-based trading card game that is still very much the hottest thing in mobile. Alongside the new set, Pokemon told us exactly when to expect trading within the game to go live, with...

Samsung’s New Galaxy Club is the Weirdest Upgrade Program

Kellen January 22, 2025 8

As a part of the Galaxy S25 launch, Samsung is opening up a new program that will help you upgrade each year to the next top Galaxy phone or pay off any remaining installment payments you might have. It's called the "New Galaxy Club" and it is very different...

Sport Mode Activate: I Shouldn’t Love This Galaxy S25 Crocs Case

Tim January 22, 2025 7

I'm not sure who approached who, whether it was Samsung asking Crocs if they wanted to make phone cases or it was the other way around. All I know is, I'm here for the silly ridiculousness of it all. Announced this week, Samsung and Crocs are partnering up for...

Galaxy S25 Doesn’t Really Have Qi2, But It is Qi2 Compatible With Special Cases

Kellen January 22, 2025 3

The world was super excited at the announcement of Qi2 back at the end of 2023, because we all assumed it would mean Apple's MagSafe magnets inside Android phones, opening up a massive catalog of accessories that only iPhones had previously been able to use....

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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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