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Google Duo Just Got a Hell of a Lot More Fun With Video Messages

Kellen March 7, 2018 19

Google is updating Duo this week to add in video messaging and instantly make the app more fun and useful. Going forward, if you use Duo to place a video call to someone, you can leave them a video message should they not answer or if you don't actually want...

Upcoming Jurassic World Alive Game Looks Like a Pokemon GO Clone

Tim March 7, 2018 5

Pre-registration on Google Play is now up for Jurassic World Alive, a game that bears a striking resemblance to Pokemon GO. Not that that's a bad thing, just something worth pointing out. You see, Jurassic World Alive will have you walking around your...

DEAL: US Unlocked Galaxy S8 and S8+ are Up to $135 Off

Kellen March 7, 2018 14

With the Galaxy S9 and S9+ up for pre-order, deal hunters might want to keep an eye on last year's Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, which will surely see regularly scheduled steep discounts over the coming months. The first sign of that happening is a big discount on...

Android P Will Probably Let Your Phone Act as a Bluetooth Keyboard or Mouse

Kellen March 7, 2018 18

Android P is mostly a mystery still. While we think there is a good chance that the first developer preview of it may arrive this month (because Android O's first developer preview did last year), we don't know how Google is going to sell this. Will we get a...

Gboard Adds Support for Another 22 Languages, Including Korean and Chinese

Tim March 6, 2018 13

Google's very own keyboard app, Gboard, just received support for another 22 languages this morning, bringing the total of supported language varieties to over 300, covering 74% of the world’s population. Nice. While Google didn't go and list each new language...

I Want to Go Hunt Down T-Mobile LAA Towers After Seeing These Speeds

Kellen March 6, 2018 37

Before we get to a world filled with 5G, there is a good chance we'll see one big Gigabit LTE push from carriers that is fueled by a technology we've referenced pretty frequently in recent months, called License Assisted Access (LAA). LAA provides a boost to...

From Disneyland to Disney World, 11 Disney Parks Now Detailed in Google’s Street View

Tim March 6, 2018 2

If you're headed out to a Disney park or maybe just want to take a tour via your computer, 11 Disney parks are now supported inside of Street View and Google Maps. As you'd imagine, this support will allow you to get a ground-level tour of the parks, maybe to...

Instagram Reported to Soon Offer Its Own In-App Portrait Mode

Tim March 6, 2018 6

According to TechCrunch, Instagram will soon launch an in-app Portrait Mode, meaning anyone with a phone who doesn't already have a kickass selfie mode in their camera's software can now rely on Instagram. Apparently, this unannounced and unofficial setting...

OnePlus 15T Features Gargantuan Battery With 50W Wireless Charging

Tim March 6, 2026 6

Ok, so I'm starting to understand why people were calling Galaxy S26 Ultra a bit boring. Detailed this morning, the upcoming...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Slim, Smart, and Crazy Battery Life

Tim March 5, 2026 6

Galaxy 26 Ultra has arrived. It's perfect for 2026, taking an AI-first approach to many things, which is either a turn on or...

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Google Pixel 10a Review: What a Good Little Phone

Kellen March 4, 2026 6

The Pixel 10a was announced by Google a few weeks back and the general response to it was, "This just seems like a Pixel 9a."...

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2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 6

The March Pixel update is available for download today and it's a big one. Not only is it a Pixel Feature Drop (all new...

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March Pixel Feature Drop Arriving With 12+ New Features

Kellen March 3, 2026 6

The March Google Pixel update arrived today as the March Pixel Feature Drop and there are a ton of new features and changes....

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March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is a Huge Update

Kellen March 3, 2026 6

The March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is here with several new features for Pixel Watch owners. Google isn't only bringing new...

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Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 6

The Google Pixel line gets an official Now Playing music app. You can download it now. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about...

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Qualcomm Just Told Us the Chip in the Next Samsung Galaxy Watch

Kellen March 2, 2026 6

We have a new wearable chip for the next wave of smartwatches! Chipsets aren't typically an exciting thing to talk about, but...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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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