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Google Home Gets New Night Mode, Refreshed App UI

Kellen October 3, 2017 8

We're now only hours away from Google unveiling its next hardware line-up at an event in San Francisco. We've uncovered new info on the Google Home Mini and are likely to find more before we get there. But in an official capacity, Google is also handing out...

Allo for Web Now Supports Firefox, Opera, and iOS

Tim October 3, 2017 20

Google's Amit Fulay, the overseer of Allo, announced newly supported web browsers for Allo this morning. Previously, only users of Chrome were able to get in on the amazingness of Allo for the web, but now, users of Firefox, Opera, and iOS can get in on the...

Verizon Updates Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Moto Z2 Force With Blueborne Patch (Updated: More!)

Kellen October 3, 2017 15

Verizon is pushing out three updates this week to add Blueborne security patches to the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Moto Z2 Force. The update to the Moto Z2 also includes the September Android security patch. UPDATE: Verizon now says that additional devices are...

Android 8.0 Arrives for Android Wear in Form of Beta for LG Watch Sport

Tim October 3, 2017 5

Android 8.0, known in the developer circle as API level 26, is rolling out in the form of a beta for LG Watch Sport users. While you won't see many drastic changes, this Android Wear beta does include support for Notification Channels, as well as increased...

Verizon Introduces Prepaid Family Account With Discounts for Multiple Lines

Kellen October 3, 2017 24

Verizon introduced something today called the Verizon Prepaid Family Account. No, it's not a family plan, but an account that includes multiple lines and is prepaid. I know, that sounds incredibly confusing. Let's try to figure out what this is! According to...

Walmart Opens Google Home Mini Pre-Order, Arrives October 19 (Updated)

Kellen October 3, 2017 55

The Google Home Mini, a device we first revealed back in mid-September as the cheaper, smaller Google Home assistant speaker for $49, is now up for pre-order at Walmart. I don't think it's supposed to be, you know, since Google hasn't actually announced it yet...

Pixel 2 May Arrive a Full Month Before Pixel 2 XL, But Here’s Some Hot New Pics

Kellen October 2, 2017 255

According to a report out of Venturebeat, we should be able to pre-order both the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL at some point shortly after Google announces them later this week, but when those pre-orders arrive at our doorsteps may differ substantially. We're...

Android Distribution Updated for October 2017: Oreo Makes Huge Debut!

Tim October 2, 2017 7

Oreo has officially made its debut on the Android Distribution chart, flying in at a massive 0.2%! Considering it's only available for a handful of devices, this low number was somewhat expected, but it's still a little disappointing and reminds us that...

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 Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 7

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 7

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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