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The New Snapchat Separates Social Media Into Social and Media

Tim November 29, 2017 6

Snapchat discussed a completely reworked experience back when its awful quarterly numbers were disclosed earlier this month. Today, Snapchat has begun the process of introducing what this experience is all about. To sum it up, they're taking social media and...

Andy Rubin Takes Leave From Essential

Kellen November 29, 2017 61

According to a report out of The Information, Andy Rubin has taken a leave of absence from his smartphone company, Essential. The full details surrounding the departure seem a bit murky and there are already denials from his reps about why he left, but you...

OnePlus 5T in Lava Red Available for China, No Word on US Availability

Tim November 28, 2017 10

The OnePlus 5T is the latest phone from OnePlus, available to US buyers only in Midnight Black. However, for buyers in China, they're being treated to the OnePlus 5T in Lava Red, too, which we want right now! For those lucky enough to buy this Lava Red model,...

Who Else Misses Google Now?

Kellen November 28, 2017 200

Back on June 28, 2012, I wrote an article titled "Google Now is Awesome." Today, if I were to write a follow-up to that article, I'd probably title it, "WTF happened to Google Now and what is this dumpster fire that Google has forced upon us in its place?" If...

You Can Now ‘Remix’ Photos Sent to You on Instagram

Tim November 28, 2017 2

Inside of version 24 for Android and iOS, Instagram is allowing friends to "remix" photos they receive from friends. Here's how this new functionality works. For example, let's say you receive a fun selfie from a buddy and want to remix it. Thanks to the...

THANK YOU, GOOGLE.

Kellen November 28, 2017 30

Android 8.1's biggest change - the burger emoji fix. America, great again. // Emojipedia

The Galaxy S8 in Burgundy Red is Pretty Hot

Tim November 28, 2017 27

Samsung announced a new color for the Galaxy S8 this week, with initial availability starting today in South Korea. The color is named Burgundy Red, and to us, it looks pretty nice. The front side of the phone is the same, but we have a dark red color on the...

Samsung’s Balls Will Make Battery Charging 5x Faster

Kellen November 28, 2017 35

Their graphene balls, guys. It's true, though - Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) has developed a graphene ball that will not only increase capacity of batteries in your phones (and electric vehicles too), they'll charge insanely fast too. After...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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