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Twitter Adds Bookmarks!

Kellen February 28, 2018 5

Twitter announced today that it has finally added a Bookmarks feature. For anyone who uses Twitter regularly, yes, this means you can stop liking everything to try and save it for later. You can probably edit your profile too, to remove that "Likes are not...

Hangouts Chat Out of Beta and Available to G Suite Users

Kellen February 28, 2018 15

Almost a year ago today, Google announced its new vision for Hangouts. It would break Hangouts apart into two apps - Meet and Chat - while adding advanced features to them. Meet was available pretty quickly to most, but Hangouts Chat has only been in beta or...

Google I/O 2018 Schedule is Filled With Android and Assistant

Kellen February 28, 2018 10

The first Google I/O 2018 schedule went live this morning (now that registration is closed), giving us a first look at some of the areas of focus that Google has in-store for their developer festival. From Android and Android Wear to Google Assistant, I/O 2018...

Bunch of Verizon Samsung Phones Grabbed Updates This Week (Updated: More!)

Kellen February 28, 2018 27

If you own a Samsung phone from Verizon, there is a good chance it picked-up an update this week. The Galaxy Note 8, Note 5, Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, and S6 Edge+ are all seeing security patches. Additionally, the Moto Z Play from Big Red was updated too. The...

Essential Camera Gets Another Update, So Let’s Compare Some Shots to the Pixel 2 XL

Kellen February 27, 2018 54

The Essential Phone's camera grabbed another update this week, one that introduces some fun new modes for Essential owners with a 360 Camera mod (Tiny Planet). It also added a selfie flash and some stability fixes. You can view the full list below if any of...

Amazon Buys Ring for More Than $1 Billion

Kellen February 27, 2018 25

Popular video doorbell and home security camera maker, Ring, has been acquired by Amazon. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but reports are already suggesting it was worth more than $1 billion. In a statement delivered to GeekWire, a Ring...

ASUS Just Unapologetically, Embarrassingly Copied the iPhone X

Kellen February 27, 2018 115

ASUS just wrapped up its press event at MWC 2018 and they should probably be embarrassed. They delivered their new ZenFone 5 line, which includes three phones, two of which are unapologetic iPhone X clones. The thing is, they purposely copied almost everything...

T-Mobile to Once Again Offer Free Season of MLB.TV to Customers

Tim February 27, 2018 28

Starting March 27, T-Mobile is again offering a free season of MLB.TV to customers. The offer is valid March 27 through April 2 in the T-Mobile Tuesdays app. If you're curious if your account is eligible, so long as you can claim T-Mobile Tuesday gifts, you...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 28

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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