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Samsung Investigating Galaxy S9, S9+ ‘Dead Spot’ Touchscreen Issue

Tim March 23, 2018 17

Owners of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are reporting dead spot issues on their touchscreens, essentially rendering part of their screens unusable. Multiple complaints have been posted to Samsung's official forum, as well as on reddit. Due to the number of...

Software and Security Updates are Done for the Nexus Player

Tim March 23, 2018 16

The Nexus Player was launched in late 2014, which is basically three and a half years ago. This week, we're getting confirmation from Google by way of Android Police that updates, both software and security, are officially done for Google's streaming box. We...

Google’s Files Go App Updated With File Search, Duplicate Spotting, and Backed Up Photo Removal

Tim March 22, 2018 6

Files Go was launched only a few months ago, but already, Google is taking feedback it received for the app and implementing changes. In this update, Google is adding a file search function to help you spot the files you've been looking for. To enhance the...

20+ Galaxy S9, S9+ Tips and Tricks!

Tim March 22, 2018 55

We'll soon have up our full review of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, but as we build up to that, here's a video to help you become a real pro of your new Samsung device. In this Tips and Tricks installment, we'll go over setting camera shortcuts, getting the...

Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ to Soon See ARCore Support

Tim March 22, 2018 2

If you aren't big on the augmented reality lingo that is circulating, ARCore is Android's SDK for creating AR applications. As of right now, ARCore 1.0 is only supported on a handful of devices, such as the Pixel phones, OnePlus 5, LG V30, and the 2017 models...

Reminder: Enter to Win 1 of 3 LG V30s in Raspberry Rose

Tim March 22, 2018 5

As a friendly reminder, on next Monday morning at 10AM Pacific, we will be selecting our winners for three very special Raspberry Rose LG V30 units. This colorway for the V30 is not sold in the US, so if you happen to win one, you'll likely be the only person...

Wait, the Galaxy Note 9 Will Have an In-Display Fingerprint Reader After All?

Tim March 22, 2018 78

The under/in-display fingerprint reader stories for the Galaxy Note 9 have been causing a bit of whiplash lately, with differing reports popping up all of the time. The last report we wrote up stated that the Galaxy Note 9 would not have an in-display...

Instagram Might Actually be Fixing Your Feed

Tim March 22, 2018 17

Instagram announced major changes for your feed this morning, changes that could rock the very foundations our society is built upon. In June, 2016, Instagram announced that it would move away from a feed in chronological order, instead, showing pictures it...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 17

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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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