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Your Amazon Echo-Filled House Now has an Alexa Intercom System

Kellen June 26, 2017 7

By expanding the newly launched calling and messaging capabilities of Amazon Echo devices, Amazon is now allowing you to talk between the numerous Echo devices you may have throughout your house, intercom style. Over the next few days, Amazon will roll the...

Action Launcher Overhauled With New Look, Massive List of Awesome Features

Tim June 26, 2017 16

There has never been a shortage of 3rd-party launchers on Android, but there has always been a few that stand above the rest in terms of features and quality. Residing on that short list of great launchers is Action Launcher, which just underwent a serious...

Nokia 6 Arrives in US in July for $229 at Amazon

Kellen June 26, 2017 17

The Nokia 6 is officially coming to the US in July. We're days away from July, so there is a good chance you'll be able to buy an Android-powered Nokia phone at Amazon before you've even realized it. Priced at $229 and sold through Amazon, the Nokia 6 features...

Facebook Messenger Brings Filters, Crap Ton of Emoji to Video Chats

Tim June 26, 2017 3

It seems that each day brings new features for Facebook Messenger, with the latest being specifically for the video chat function. In this update, Facebook is baking in a lot of emoji goodness, as well as filters when you and friends are video chatting with...

Uh Oh: This Year’s Google Pixel Might be Missing the Headphone Jack

Tim June 26, 2017 203

If sources of XDA are correct, a few specs and details for the 2nd-generation Pixel (Walleye) and Pixel XL (Taimen) might've just leaked. To catch you up on Pixel reports, since there's no shortage, it was reported on June 12 that Taimen, a possible third...

Verizon Prepaid Customers Get Access to the “New and Improved” My Verizon App

Kellen June 26, 2017 17

Depending on the carrier, as a prepaid customer, there are going to be times where you feel a bit second-rate. Your account portal typically isn't as good, you often wonder if your connection is given the same level of priority as postpaid customers, and some...

OnePlus 5 Receives First Big Update, Optimizes Camera and Much More

Tim June 26, 2017 12

The OnePlus 5 isn't available to the masses quite yet (orders begin tomorrow), but already, a large and important update is rolling out to the device. Labeled as OxygenOS version 4.5.2, OnePlus cites optimizations for quite a few things, plus a couple of bug...

Verizon Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Seeing Updates Today

Kellen June 26, 2017 6

The Verizon-branded Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are receiving updates to kick off the week. The updates aren't major, but they do aim to squash all sorts of noteworthy bugs. The updates are arriving as G930VVRU4BQF2 (S7) and G935VVRU4BQF2 (S7 Edge)...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 6

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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