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Google Messages Will Support Message Deletion for RCS Users

Tim February 7, 2025 6

It was in July of last year when GSMA laid the foundation of Universal Profile 2.7 for RCS (Rich Communication Services). Within that foundation was a few new features, including the ability to delete already sent messages. Google is now confirmed to be...

Google Photos Adds Digital Watermark for Your Fake, AI-Generated Images

Kellen February 6, 2025 7

Big fans of using AI to generate fake realities, Google has some news for you. The Reimagine tool in Magic Editor will now embed an "imperceptible, digital watermark" directly into your images through Google Photos, so that we all know what you've done. Google...

OnePlus 13’s Free Double Storage Promo Reaches Final Hours, $500 Cheaper Than Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen February 6, 2025 14

The Galaxy S25 Ultra may be having its final pre-order moment, but the world shouldn't forget that the OnePlus 13 is sitting there ready with even more specs and a far lower price. It may not have the word "Ultra" or "Pro" attached to it, yet the OnePlus 13...

NVIDIA SHIELD TV Gets Upgrade 9.2 and There’s Actually New Stuff, Bug Fixes

Kellen February 5, 2025 11

Hey, NVIDIA SHIELD TV and SHIELD TV Pro owners, a surprise update just dropped and it isn't just a bug fixer. Well, it is a bug fixer, but NVIDIA mentions in this "Upgrade 9.2" that there are several enhancements too, as well as an update to the AURO-3D app....

You Can Get a Pixel 8 Pro for $400 Off or a Pixel 8 for $300 Off

Kellen February 5, 2025 1

Because phones are so good these days and have been given a promise of years of support by their makers, there's a chance you might look at a year old phone and think, "I could use that instead of the newest of the new, especially at a steep discount." And I...

Google Updates Gemini 2.0 Models, Released for All Users

Tim February 5, 2025 4

Google announced today that it is updating its Gemini 2.0 models and releasing them to the world for all users to try. The updates are for Gemini 2.0 Flash, 2.0 Pro Experimental, and 2.0 Flash-Lite. For 2.0 Flash, the Gemini team details that it is generally...

February Google Play Updates: Here’s What’s New This Month in Android

Kellen February 5, 2025 1

Google provides regular updates to the Android ecosystem by pushing updates through Google Play Services, the Google Play Store, and at a system level in order to improve and secure your devices. They do this alongside the regular over-the-air updates you...

Galaxy S25 Ultra’s Pre-Order Final Days are Here: $900 Trades, Free Storage Upgrades, More

Kellen February 5, 2025 3

Still haven't decided whether or not you want to buy a Galaxy S25 Ultra or one of the other Galaxy S25 series devices? Hey, it's an expensive phone and I get it. That said, I do want to point out that the Galaxy S25 pre-order period is about to wrap up and...

Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 3

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 3

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 3

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026 3

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

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Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 3

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 3

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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The Nothing Phone 4a Comes in Pink

Kellen February 25, 2026 3

Earlier in the week, Nothing showed off its upcoming Nothing Phone 4a in a pretty typical mostly-white colorway. The phone...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 3

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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