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Thursday Poll: What’s Your Favorite Android Phone From 2017?

Tim December 28, 2017 121

We just crowned the Pixel 2 XL as Phone of the Year for 2017. but now it's your turn! With this poll, simply choose the phone you think earns the highest honors for this year, but beware, there are a lot of great options to choose from. Choosing which phone...

Chromebooks Could Get a Huge Boost to Multi-Tasking in Android Apps With Chrome 64 Update

Kellen December 28, 2017 8

After declaring the death of Android tablets following the release of Android apps to Chromebooks, I think it's safe to say that the Android app experience hasn't gotten off to the blazing start we hoped. While Android tablets are most certainly not in demand...

Motorola and HTC Say They Don’t Throttle Old Phones Like Apple

Kellen December 28, 2017 24

Remember when Apple got caught throttling old iPhones without telling anyone and called it a "feature" as if they were doing old iPhone owners a favor and not subtly pushing them to upgrade? Yeah, we haven't forgot. With that said, we openly wondered at the...

Our Favorite Android Phone of 2017

Tim December 28, 2017 123

2017 has been one of the best years in memory with regard to the many different options out there for Android smartphone buyers. In fact, the competition was so good that we had to publicly address it in a post where we admit that we didn't know which phone...

Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ Show Up at FCC Already

Kellen December 28, 2017 46

In a completely unexpected (because it seems insanely early) move, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ both stopped off at the FCC this week. I'm not kidding, we have listings for both phones under model numbers SM-G960F (S9) and SM-G965F (S9+). While these listings...

LG to Introduce Its First Smart Speaker With Google Assistant at CES

Kellen December 28, 2017 6

During our Q&A session yesterday, we were asked about our expectations for CES this year. I said that I just assume that everyone will introduce Alexa and Google Assistant powered whatevers, because this is the new wave of tech fun that's easy to jump on,...

Google Eyes Retail Stores in India, Makes Me Jealous

Tim December 27, 2017 22

According to a new report out of India, Google could soon launch brick-and-mortar stores in the country to push its hardware offerings, namely the Pixel brand. Speaking to three sources who are familiar with Google's plan, the India Times reports that the...

HUGE: True Over-The-Air “Wireless” Charging Gets First FCC Certification

Kellen December 27, 2017 43

Wireless charging as we know it has never really been very wireless. Sure, it hasn't required us to plug-in our phone to charge, but it has required contact between two devices (one of which is plugged in) in order to push current. What if that wasn't the...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 43

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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 121

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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