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Here’s the Full List of Android Wear Devices That Will See the Platform Update to Wear OS

Tim March 15, 2018 28

Google made the rebranding of Android Wear to Wear OS official this morning, so if you're curious as to whether your current smartwatch will see the platform update, we have you covered. According to the complete list, there's a solid number of devices that...

Verizon Galaxy S8, S8+ Oreo Update Rolling Out Now! (Updated)

Kellen March 15, 2018 106

Whoa, we've got an Oreo update rolling out in the US to a Samsung phone - I almost can't believe it. Verizon folks who own the Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ should check for an update to see if they can pull it. We've heard from two readers who both were pushed the...

YouTube’s Global Head of Music Talks About Upcoming Music Subscription Service, Still Completely Baffles Us

Tim March 15, 2018 21

Last December, we heard of a reported music subscription service from YouTube, internally referred to as Remix. Remix is confusing because YouTube is already a place of ad-supported music and videos, with YouTube Red being an option to remove the...

Google Adds Doorbell Support to Google Home for Video Streams, Notifications When Someone Rings It

Kellen March 15, 2018 18

Now that Nest Hello is available and ready for mounting in place of your current doorbell, it makes sense that Google would prepare its Assistant and Home units to work with it. And today, they've already done that, by allowing you to pull up doorbell feeds...

PUBG Mobile Soft Launches in Canada for Android, No Word Yet on US Release (Updated)

Tim March 15, 2018 15

UPDATE 3/19: PUBG is now live for all Android users in the US! PUBG, short for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, is one of if not the biggest battle royale game in the world right now. Yes, I know, Fortnite is also popular, but I'm not here to discuss Steam...

Swiftkey 7.0 Brings New Toolbar, Editable Stickers

Kellen March 15, 2018 11

Swiftkey, the second most popular keyboard on Android behind Google's Gboard, received a big update today. In fact, Swiftkey is calling this the biggest update since they were bought by Microsoft. That's a weird way to announce an update, but let's move on....

Report: HTC U12+, Not the U12, Now Expected in May

Tim March 15, 2018 31

Thanks to a new report from VentureBeat, we're getting what could be our first look at the U12+ from HTC, expected to launch this upcoming May. According to VentureBeat, the U12+ will not be accompanied by a U12, which is the name we all assumed HTC would use...

‘Wheelchair Accessible’ Routes Incorporated Into Google Maps

Tim March 15, 2018 1

Navigating city centers, as well as bus and train stations can sometimes be complicated for those in a wheelchair or with other mobility needs. To help those, Google Maps now offers a selectable Wheelchair Accessible route option, hopefully leading to easier...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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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