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Google Hires Ex-Apple SoC Architect to Make Custom Processors for Pixel Phones

Tim June 13, 2017 28

If you ever doubted Google's commitment to creating a better Pixel experience, you can forget all of that. According to Variety, Google has hired Manu Gulati, a former SoC architect at Apple for the last 8 years, a move that has been confirmed on Gulati's...

LG Might be Making the New Pixel XL

Kellen June 13, 2017 66

Following up on yesterday's news that the original 2nd gen Pixel XL (codenamed "muskie") had been cancelled and replaced, possibly by a larger "taimen" device that we first reported on, the folks at 9to5Google found a little nugget in the Google Issue Tracker...

OnePlus 3, 3T Getting Updated With OxygenOS 4.1.6

Tim June 13, 2017 9

An OTA update is rolling out to owners of the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T, after a previous update (OxygenOS 4.1.5) was withdrawn. Labeled as OxygenOS 4.1.6, it includes updated network settings for select carriers, the May 1 security patch, and plenty more....

eero 2nd Gen and eero Beacon are Here to Further Advance Mesh WiFi Systems

Kellen June 13, 2017 15

eero, one of the first consumer-friendly mesh WiFi router systems (our mini-review) that likely caused a major shift in a stale industry, announced its 2nd generation eero system today, along with a new product called eero Beacon. The devices should be faster...

Motorola’s Moto E4 and E4 Plus are Official, Priced as Low as $129.99

Kellen June 12, 2017 23

The Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus, Motorola's 4th generation phones in the E line, are now official after being announced this morning. Like previous Moto E phones, these are ultra-budget devices, priced for all to be able to afford without completely gutting them...

Ubisoft to Launch South Park: Phone Destroyer Later This Year

Tim June 12, 2017 9

A new mobile game from Ubisoft and South Park Digital Studios will soon come to Android and iOS devices, South Park: Phone Destroyer. Developed by Ubisoft studio RedLynx, the game is a card-collecting RPG with real-time strategy, but also a Multiplayer aspect,...

US Unlocked and Verizon Galaxy S8, S8+ Units Being Updated (Updated: AT&T Too)

Tim June 12, 2017 26

The US unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are receiving updates this morning, labeled as build NRD90M.G950U1UEU1AQE3 (G955 for the S8+). Inside, Samsung is bringing both devices up to the June 1, 2017 security update level and including the Bixby UI...

Report: 2nd Gen Pixel XL “Muskie” May be Replaced by Larger “Taimen” Device

Kellen June 12, 2017 53

Back in March, we heard our first legitimate rumor about the 2017 Google Pixel line-up. Codenames of "walleye" and "muskie" were introduced as representing the new Pixel and Pixel XL, respectively. We followed up that rumor with word from sources of our own...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 53

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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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