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Google Assistant-Powered Headphones Might be on the Way

Kellen August 22, 2017 47

Anyone remember the Moto Hint? The Hint was an ambitious accessory from Motorola in 2014 that wanted to be your in-ear assistant at all times. It was a single earbud that was voice activated and could give you directions, check on recent notifications, and...

Samsung’s Bixby Voice Now Available in Over 200 Countries

Kellen August 22, 2017 5

Samsung's Bixby Voice feature for its personal assistant app is now available in over 200 countries around the world on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. After first launching in Korea and then the US, this expansion is a good sign that Bixby Voice is starting to...

LastPass Launches Public Beta for Android Oreo Users to Test Autofill

Tim August 21, 2017 6

Oreo is the gift that keeps giving today. Announced this afternoon, LastPass has launched a public beta for its Android app, allowing anyone running the latest build of Android to test out the awesome new Autofill feature. You see, Oreo offers native support...

Falcon Pro 3 Updated With AMP Support, Improved Video Player, and Much More

Tim August 21, 2017 8

An update is rolling out to Falcon Pro 3, one that brings multi photo layouts, an improved video player, and oh so much more. To clarify, the big update is labeled as version 1.6, then an update quickly followed labeled as version 1.6.1 (small fixes). Other...

Android “Oreo” Statue Now Posted Up on Google’s Lawn

Tim August 21, 2017 17

It wouldn't be a proper Android unveiling without a new statue, and just like clockwork, the new Android "Oreo" statue is now residing on the lawn at Google HQ. This year, Oreo is represented by a Bugdroid superhero, decked out in Oreo armor (I'm assuming it's...

When is Android Oreo Coming to Your Phone?

Kellen August 21, 2017 57

Don't own a Pixel or Nexus and want to know when your phone is getting Android Oreo? According to Google, it could be before the end of 2017. During the Android Oreo announcement, Google listed out a handful of companies that they have worked with in order to...

Android 8.0 “Oreo” is Here to Bring the Sweetness

Tim August 21, 2017 14

The wait is over - Android 8.0 is Oreo. With the naming ceremony out of the way, let's dive back into what makes this build different from the rest, then recap when you can expect it on your device. As Google highlights, there are many changes in Android 8.0,...

DOWNLOAD: Android Oreo “OPR6” Update for Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 6P, More (Updated)

Kellen August 21, 2017 178

OK, then! Moments after posting up news that Google wasn't quite ready to push out Android Oreo updates to the Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Pixel C, and Nexus Player, they went ahead and not only posted up factory images for each, they are pushing out...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 178

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 178

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 178

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 178

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 178

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 178

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 178

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 178

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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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