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Circle to Search Arrives for Nothing Phones

Tim December 26, 2024 2

Nothing announced this morning that Circle to Search has arrived for Nothing OS 3.0, meaning owners of Nothing Phone 2, Phone 2a, and Phone 2a Plus (in beta) now have Google more deeply integrated into their device. When activated, you can circle literally...

Gemini’s ‘Ask About This PDF’ Feature Appears Ready for Use

Tim December 23, 2024 1

At this year's Google I/O conference, Google detailed a feature for Gemini Advanced that allowed users to upload a PDF file, then ask Gemini questions about said document. For example, if you uploaded a lengthy policies document, you could then pinpoint...

Report: Samsung Sets Lower Expectations for Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 Amid Poor Foldable Sales

Tim December 23, 2024 13

After a year of unaccomplished expectations for sixth generation Galaxy Z foldable sales, Samsung has lowered its production forecast for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. In a report from Samsung's home country of South Korea, production figures for...

Procrastinators, There’s Still Time to Get a Discounted Pixel Device ($250 Off)

Tim December 23, 2024 2

We get it, it's a busy time of year. If you're someone who is still looking to nail down an Android-related gift at a good price, Amazon has the Pixel 9 series and Pixel Watch 3 available at discounted pricing and deliverable by Christmas with overnight...

OnePlus Watch 3: Upgrades Include Rotating Bezel and ECG Support

Tim December 21, 2024 7

It appears we should be looking forward to more from OnePlus beyond the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R. In a new report, we can add the OnePlus Watch 3 to the list, detailed to be launched sometime in Q1 of next year. Notable upgrades for the device are detailed...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra - Best Deal - Black Friday

DEAL: Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra Just $199 After Heavy Discounts ($1000 Off!)

Tim December 20, 2024 10

Samsung's super-duper, top of the line Android tablet is getting some crazy end of the year sale right now, bringing the price down to just $199. That's $1000 off of the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra's starting price, and for this tablet, $199 is a very good deal....

Next Galaxy Unpacked Event Appears Scheduled for January 22

Tim December 20, 2024 3

This week, it was leaked that Samsung appears to have the date for its next Galaxy Unpacked event -- January 22. That's merely a month from now, meaning we should soon have the Galaxy S25 series in hand and that's exciting. Courtesy of @evleaks who posted the...

Android 16 Adds Fingerprint Unlock When Screen is Off

Kellen December 19, 2024 7

The fingerprint reader on your Pixel 9 series phone could soon add a new feature to its speedy unlockness. Spotted in the latest Android 16 Developer Preview 2, a new setting will let you unlock the phone even if your screen is completely off. Here's the deal...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 7

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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

Tim December 29, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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