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An Update on Update Button Hammering: It’s Broken, Will be Fixed in 2018

Kellen December 8, 2017 17

On September 22, we said our goodbyes to slow Android update rollouts on Nexus and Pixel devices. It was a moment we had always dreamed of. We could finally tap that "Check for update" button, Google would listen by flagging our action as "user-initiated," and...

OnePlus 5T Review

Kellen December 7, 2017 33

Our OnePlus 5T review is here! Sorry it took so long, but you know, it's cold in the northwest. We have beer to drink. For this latest and greatest from OnePlus, we tried to look for the differences in the OnePlus 5T vs. the regular OnePlus 5 (review) to see...

OnePlus Won’t Support Project Treble Over Fears of Bricking Phones

Tim December 7, 2017 35

Project Treble is one of those things Google announced recently that many Android users are excited about. To give you a brief summary of Project Treble, Kellen has written a couple pieces on the subject, so I'll let him explain it. This excerpt is from a post...

LG Tweaks a Few V30 Specs, Calls it Signature Edition, Prices it at $1800

Tim December 7, 2017 32

If you live in South Korea and have too much money laying around (don't worry, that can be a common problem for us in the US, too! /s), LG announced a new device this week that can help you get rid of some. The LG Signature Edition, which is really just a...

Celebrities Now Provide Personal Answers to Important Questions on Google Search

Tim December 7, 2017 22

Going straight to the list of things I didn't think was ever necessary, celebrities are getting some A-list treatment over on Google Search. To give you an example of what's happening, let's say you Google, "Can Will Ferrell really play the drums?" Thanks to...

DEAL: Save $130 on Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Kit, Google Home Bundle at Best Buy

Tim December 7, 2017 21

Available at Best Buy, you can grab a Philips Hue white and color ambiance starter kit, plus a Google Home, all for just $198. Getting these products separately would typically run about $328, so this bundle deal is saving you $130. That ain't bad at all. If...

Instagram Testing Separation of Messaging Into Standalone App

Tim December 7, 2017 16

For folks in Chile, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Turkey, and Uruguay, Instagram is testing a separation of messaging from its photo sharing service. The app is called Direct, and essentially, it's like Facebook's move to remove Messenger from the standalone...

Android Wear’s Oreo Update Starts Rolling Out Today

Kellen December 7, 2017 28

Android Wear's future is an area we know little about. We know that Android Wear watches are still here, that fashion brands seem to be the only ones interested in making them at this point, and that updates may come quicker through the Google Play Store. But...

Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 28

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 28

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 28

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 28

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 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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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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