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Qualcomm’s New Fingerprint Sensors Work Under Glass, Metal, Water

Kellen June 28, 2017 23

There has been a lot of talk lately about the future of fingerprint sensors in phones. Specifically, we keep wondering who will be the first major manufacturer to put one under glass to help tighten up design. We thought it would be Samsung with the Galaxy S8...

Another OnePlus 5 Update Arrives to Fix Additional Bugs, Enhance Stuff

Kellen June 27, 2017 15

We're only a week into the life of the OnePlus 5 and already on update number 2 (here's number 1). While you could make the argument that two updates this quick are a sign that OnePlus launched too soon before the 5's software was stable, I'll take the other...

AT&T Launches Fixed Wireless 5G Trial With DIRECTV NOW in Austin, TX

Tim June 27, 2017 9

AT&T has launched a new trial of fixed wireless 5G with DIRECTV NOW this week in Austin, TX. What does this mean? Simply put, AT&T and its 5G business partners are ramping up testing of mmWave technology, working to one day off in the future launch a...

Galaxy Note 7 “Fandom Edition” Reportedly Arrives July 7 Because You Love Those Bomb Jokes so Much

Kellen June 27, 2017 18

Back in March, Samsung confirmed to the world that they would look to sell refurbished Galaxy Note 7 units at some point later on this year. Why the company would want to continue to push a phone that was recalled twice and that did its best to destroy their...

Project Fi Opened Up to All G Suite Users in US

Tim June 27, 2017 15

Signing up for Project Fi has been limited to users with "@gmail.com" addresses, but moving forward, Google is opening up the service to all G Suite users in the US. Thanks to this, if you utilize G Suite and have your own domain, you can now sign up to use...

Google Play Music Crashing Over Bluetooth Today for Many Users (Updated)

Kellen June 27, 2017 62

Is your Google Play Music app crashing every time you open it today? You can thank the latest update to the app on Android for that. Version 7.9.4920 began rolling out overnight and is causing all sorts of issues today. From what we can tell, the app works...

Galaxy Note 8 CAD Renders Detail an S8+ With S Pen and Dual Cameras

Tim June 27, 2017 29

Ahead of all major device launches, we're seeing these CAD renders hit the web, based on the dimensions that are typically sent to case makers to have accessories ready for a device's launch. In the case of the Galaxy Note 8, it looks like we're getting a...

Google Photos Gets Sweet New Sharing UI, Family Library Arriving Too (Updated)

Kellen June 27, 2017 18

Google Photos is seeing an upgrade rollout this week to its sharing functionality that so far, I'm really liking. They also appear to be pushing out the Family Group share that was shown shortly after Google I/O back in May. The new sharing UI (pictured above...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 18

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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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