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Watch Live: OnePlus 5 Unveiling!

Kellen June 20, 2017 21

Today's the day for the new OnePlus phone to become official. The popular phone microbrand will show off the OnePlus 5 fully for the first time, give us an official spec list, tell us when exactly we'll be able to buy one, and also attempt to justify why they...

Pokémon GO Getting Raid Battles and Overhauled Gym System

Tim June 19, 2017 10

A massive update is soon headed out to Pokémon GO, one that introduces Raid Battles and completely overhauls the Gym system. To explain the changes, let's quickly go over how Gyms acted up to this point. A player goes to an unclaimed Gym, throws in their...

Start a Duo Video Call From Right Inside Allo, Thanks to Update

Tim June 19, 2017 32

Allo and Duo were announced alongside each other at last year's Google I/O, but surprisingly, there wasn't much integration between the two. Thanks to an Allo update rolling out this week, users of the services can now begin a Duo video call from right inside...

DEAL: 3-Pack Luma WiFi System Just $236 ($112 Off), Google WiFi $29 Off

Kellen June 19, 2017 9

If you happened to jump on the first wave of mesh WiFi systems that released over the past couple of years, you (like me) probably won't like the fact that the same systems can now be purchased at a fraction of the price you paid. If you have held out on...

AccuWeather Update Brings 7-Day Allergy Forecast, Dark Theme for Maps

Tim June 19, 2017 9

An update for the AccuWeather app on Android is rolling out this week, available to all users. Inside, there are two new features, as well as bug fixing. For the features, AccuWeather now includes a 7-day forecast for allergies, perfect for anyone who needs to...

HTC U11 in Solar Red Purchasable in the US Starting Tonight

Tim June 19, 2017 21

After news that the U11 appears to be selling very well for HTC, the company announced today that a new color option will be available in the US this week: Solar Red. To be clear, HTC will open pre-orders for the Solar Red option on its website tonight, with...

Galaxy S8 Owners Get Exclusive Google Play Music Station

Kellen June 19, 2017 17

Over the weekend, owners of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ (possibly other Samsung devices too) who use Google Play Music welcomed in a new exclusive feature. It's a special radio station called "New Release Radio," and yep, it plays a "personalized mix of newly...

Check Out All These OnePlus 5 Design Iterations

Tim June 19, 2017 21

The OnePlus 5 will be unveiled tomorrow, and considering we're so close to launch, it makes sense that more details about its story and what it will offer are coming to light. Thanks to The Verge, who recently flew over to China and met up with the OnePlus...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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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