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Android O Developer Preview 3 Factory Images Available

Tim June 8, 2017 35

For those not in the Android Beta Program, and you like to get a little dirty and manually flash your files, Android O Developer Preview 3 factory images are now available from Google. Labeled as OPP3.170518.006, you can download these files for the Nexus 5X,...

Deal: Buy a Nest Cam Indoor and Outdoor for $348, Save $50

Tim June 8, 2017 2

Thanks to a Father's Day promotion, buyers of both a Nest Cam Indoor and Nest Cam Outdoor can save $50, bringing the price of the bundle down to $348 from $398. Given the names, the Nest Cam Indoor is perfect for anyone looking to monitor an indoor space,...

DEAL: US Unlocked LG G6 is $549.99 Right Now ($50 Off)

Kellen June 8, 2017 16

The US unlocked LG G6 is on sale right now at B&H Photo, for those interested in a really good phone that isn't the Galaxy S8. At a $50 discount, both black and silver models are available and work on all major US carriers, including Verizon. $549.99 is...

OnePlus Shares OnePlus 5 Image, Confirming Dual Camera

Kellen June 8, 2017 64

After the leak earlier in the week that gave us the first clean look at the top half of the upcoming OnePlus 5, OnePlus has now confirmed that that was indeed the phone and that it will have a dual camera. On Twitter this morning, OnePlus shared the photo you...

Hands-on: RÖK Cases From WÜD Life for the Galaxy S8+

Tim June 7, 2017 51

After posting yesterday about the availability of WÜD Life's lineup of RÖK cases, we received our sample in the mail. I saw a few questions about the cases, so with this post, I'll show off the cases I got for my Galaxy S8+, then answer a few of the questions...

You Can Now Find Facebook Video on Android TV, Sole Purpose is Video Watching

Tim June 7, 2017 3

If you can't get enough of the videos you find on your Facebook News Feed, the Facebook Video app for Android TV was made for you. Available inside of Google Play from within the regular Facebook app (just search for Facebook on the Android TV), the app's...

Google Sure has Ramped Up Android and Google Product Ads

Kellen June 7, 2017 7

We used to joke about how unwilling Google seemed to be to advertise its newly released products. Whether it was the newest Nexus phone or their own Chromebook, they just never put forth much effort into TV commercials that would air on an actual TV and not...

Nova Launcher Stable Update Includes Android O Notification Badges, Round Searchbar Styling

Tim June 7, 2017 22

An update to the stable version of Nova Launcher is now rolling out to Google Play, bringing with it the same changes beta users saw a couple of weeks ago. Inside, stable users will find Android O style notification badges (dots), a round searchbar styling (...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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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