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Latest Chrome Beta Update Drops the Address Bar to the Bottom by Default

Kellen August 17, 2017 39

The moving of the address bar in Chrome has now passed from Dev to Beta, thanks to the latest Chrome Beta update on Android. This change first showed up a couple of months back in Chrome Dev, but the thing with Dev builds is you never know if Dev changes will...

The V30 is LG’s Best Looking Device Ever

Tim August 17, 2017 133

If you've been following LG's hardware evolution over the years, you'll know that things seemingly got worse before they got better. We had to get through the G4 and its incredibly cheap leather before arriving at the intriguing G5 and then premium G6. And...

Essential Phone Will Get Major OS Updates for 2 Years, Monthly Security Patches for 3

Kellen August 17, 2017 55

Because Andy Rubin made the Essential Phone, being the father of Android and all, we sort of assumed that the phone would receive timely updates for a long time to come. Rubin and his team haven't said much officially about updates so far, but today he did...

Essential Phone Now Available for Pre-Order at Sprint, Other Retailers Today

Kellen August 17, 2017 21

Today appears to be Essential Phone launch day! Both Essential and Sprint just dropped announcements, saying that you can buy (or pre-order) the phone this morning. If you want the unlocked version, you'll want to head directly to Essential's site or to Best...

DEAL: Because Headphone Jacks are Dying – AUKEY’s Wireless Earbuds are Just $16.99

Kellen August 16, 2017 20

The Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 likely won't have headphone jacks. That's going to make a whole bunch of people mad, but it also means that while being mad, you'll still need some headphones to listen to as you sulk through your latest Dashboard Confessional...

DEAL: LG Watch Style is Just $108 Right Now ($142 Off)

Kellen August 16, 2017 22

I don't know how long this deal with last, but you can get the LG Watch Style over at eBay for $107.99 at the moment. That $142 discount comes via coupon code that eBay is running on all sorts stuff. Yes, you read that right, this is a $250 Android Wear watch...

Nokia 8, a Flagship Phone Made by HMD, is Official for Europe With ZEISS Optics

Kellen August 16, 2017 17

HMD announced its latest Nokia-branded phone today, the Nokia 8. This phone is without a doubt a flagship level phone that is headed for Europe in September. It may never come to the US, but should it, you'll know about it, thanks to this post. The Nokia 8...

Q&A, FAQ Section Rolling Out to Google Maps Listings

Tim August 16, 2017 3

There's likely been a time when you've had a question concerning a place you were thinking about going to. For example, maybe you're curious about outside seating at a local eatery or want to know about parking at a particular business. Well, Google Maps has a...

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

Tim December 29, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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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