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OnePlus Moves Launcher, Weather, Gallery Apps to Google Play for Quicker Updates

Kellen September 21, 2017 11

One of the most important moves in Android history, I think, was the moment where Google started separating a whole bunch of core apps from the system and added them to Google Play (or Android Market at the time). This move essentially allowed for faster...

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Google and Bose Announce Google Assistant Powered QuietComfort 35 II Headphones

Kellen September 21, 2017 29

Not that this has been a well kept secret, but Google and Bose made the QuietComfort 35 II headphones official this morning as the first with Google Assistant on board. The two companies worked closely to "create a great Assistant experience," one that will...

Google Pays HTC $1.1 Billion to Acquire the Pixel Team, Not Own Their Smartphone Business

Kellen September 20, 2017 78

It's now official - Google is buying into HTC. Well, sort of. The deal is an odd one that is being called a "cooperation agreement" and will cost Google $1.1 billion to essentially acquire the talent from HTC who worked on the last couple of Pixel phones. The...

Google Home Mini May Have Just Stopped at the FCC

Kellen September 20, 2017 10

Yesterday, we gave you a first look at Google's soon-to-be-announced Google Home Mini, the smaller, $49 version of their smart home speaker assistant. Today, that device may have stopped off at the FCC as we close in on the potential October 4 unveiling. An...

Global Citizen Festival to be Streamed in VR This Weekend, Courtesy of NextVR

Tim September 20, 2017 2

The Global Citizen Festival, set to take place this weekend in New York City, is a big music festival with a few headliners you may have heard of. They include The Lumineers, The Chainsmokers, Big Sean, plus plenty more. Now, for anyone not in NYC this weekend...

Huawei Mate 10 Lite Details, Images Posted Online Ahead of Unveiling

Tim September 20, 2017 14

Huawei has a new lineup of phones on the horizon and the first to be detailed pretty deeply is the Mate 10 Lite. Posted by VentureBeat, the Mate 10 Lite is apparently the more affordable option in the Mate 10 lineup, with there being three devices in total....

Nexus Player Android 8.0 Factory Image and OTA With September Patch Now Available

Kellen September 20, 2017 12

When September's Android security patch went live last week for most Nexus and Pixel devices, the Nexus Player's files were not included. In fact, no Android 8.0 "Oreo" images had been posted by Google for their Nexus Android TV unit up until a few minutes ago...

Nest Announces $499 Alarm System, Video Doorbell, and Cam IQ Outdoor

Tim September 20, 2017 13

Nest held a press event this morning, and somewhat surprisingly, announced a whole lot of new products. Announced at the event, there is now the Nest Hello video doorbell, Nest Secure alarm system, and Nest Cam IQ for outdoors. Considering Nest goes for long...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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