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AT&T’s New Unlimited Level Up Plan is for Folks With Bad Credit Scores Who Want Good Phones

Kellen November 20, 2024 4

AT&T announced a new plan this week that is specifically geared towards those who might have credit issues, yet still want the chance to own the best devices through financing, on non-prepaid plans. It's certainly an interesting idea, so here's what you...

Gemini Advanced Offers to Remember Your Interests for Better Results

Tim November 19, 2024 4

Google announced an upgrade for Gemini Advanced today, that being the ability for Gemini to remember a user's interests and preferences, which should lead to more "helpful, relevant responses." Detailed in a post, the Gemini team says that we should think of...

The Best New Features in Android 16 Developer Preview 1

Kellen November 19, 2024 5

Because Android 16 Developer Preview 1 is here, you are probably wondering what's new and what you can get excited about whenever this moves into a beta. Since we have this early build up on both a Pixel 9 Pro and a Pixel 9 Pro Fold, we're diving in now to...

Android 16 Developer Preview 1 Confirmed for Pixel 6, Which is Surprising

Kellen November 19, 2024 7

With the release of Android 16 Developer Preview 1, we're certainly looking forward to testing out any major changes that Google has planned for our Pixel devices. Since we know the device update schedule for Pixel devices, we assumed that Android 16 would...

Android 16 is Already Here as Developer Preview 1 for Pixel Devices

Kellen November 19, 2024 4

We knew it was coming earlier than ever, but I'm not sure I even expected this early of an Android 16 release, yet here we are. Android 16 Developer Preview 1 is now available to supported Pixel devices, which means an early holiday present for all of the...

Android 16 Timeline: Expect Beta in January, Public Release in Q2

Tim November 19, 2024 1

Google has released its first Android 16 Developer Preview and with it a general overview for the timeline of its latest Android OS upgrade. Earlier this year, we learned that Android 16's release was getting bumped up to Q2, but now, we have much more detail...

All Nest Cams Now Eligible for Google Home Transfer in Public Preview

Tim November 19, 2024 4

Google announced this week that it has opened eligibility in Public Preview for all Nest cameras dating back to 2015 to be transferred over to Google Home. This means that your eligible camera will be controlled via the Google Home app instead of the Nest app,...

Samsung Sends Wear OS 5, One UI 6 Watch Update to Older Galaxy Watch Units

Kellen November 19, 2024 2

Back in June of this year, Samsung surprised us a bit by opening up a Wear OS 5 and One UI 6 Watch beta program for Galaxy Watch devices, like the Galaxy Watch 6. For those who lost track, Samsung never did send the stable version of that update out, as all...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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