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Google Maps Rolls Out Support for 39 New Languages

Tim March 27, 2018 4

39 new languages have gained support in Google Maps this week, opening the service to at least 1.25 billion additional people across the world. While all languages are notable, a few of the big additions are Filipino, Hebrew, Indonesian, Vietnamese, and...

DEAL: eBay is Doing Another 15% Off Everything Discount

Kellen March 27, 2018 7

eBay just kicked off another one of their 15%-off everything discounts. This is the third of these types of deals they've run in about a week, so I'm sure you know the drill. If not, it works like this: Use code "PREPSPRING" at checkout to get 15% off almost...

Google Acquires Tenor GIF Platform, Will Still Operate as Separate Brand

Tim March 27, 2018 3

Tenor, makers of the GIF Keyboard available on Google Play and the operators of a GIF-finding platform that sees 10 billion GIF searches a month, have just been acquired by Google. According to Google, this acquisition is all about the GIFs. Most people now...

Moment Intros $150 Anamorphic Lens for Your Galaxy or Pixel on Kickstarter

Tim March 27, 2018 11

In the world of filmmaking, anamorphic lenses play a key role in the way certain shots look. You've likely seen them used before, but unless you're familiar with what they are and exactly what they do, you probably didn't realize it. Typically, an anamorphic...

Fresh OnePlus 6 Image Shows a Wood-Grain Back That’s “Designed by OnePlus”

Kellen March 27, 2018 49

I get the feeling that OnePlus may be tired of pricks like us referring to their new phones each year as nothing but OPPO re-hashes with slightly upgraded specs. And I say that because the first clean image of the OnePlus 6 just showed up, courtesy of @evleaks...

Google is Handing Out Free $2 Google Play Credits Right Now

Kellen March 27, 2018 18

Hit those inboxes up! Google started sending out free $2 Google Play credits today for use on your next Play purchase. The email focuses on games, saying "Dive into a new game," but it appears to be a straight $2 credit that can be used on anything. You will...

Google Play Movies & TV is Getting a Huge Update

Kellen March 27, 2018 17

Google Play Movies & TV has always been a stand-alone movie and TV store like iTunes. If you wanted to shop for a movie and TV show to buy or rent, you could do it through there. It was pretty standard stuff. That's about to change, though, thanks to...

Porsche Design’s $2100 Huawei Mate RS Includes In-Display Fingerprint Reader, 512GB Storage Option

Tim March 27, 2018 8

Set to hit Europe next month, Porsche Design has teamed up with Huawei again, this time announcing the Mate RS. For anyone looking to spend way too much on an Android device, the Mate RS should suit you well, with the phone featuring specs you literally won't...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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