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Gboard Updated With New Languages, Ability to Resize and Reposition

Tim April 27, 2017 12

Gboard has been updated with support for new languages, as well as the ability to resize and reposition the keyboard to however you see fit. There are 22 new Indic languages inside, plus support for Kinyarwanda and Waray. Not only that, but Gboard allows for...

Samsung Pay Expands Into Four New Markets

Kellen April 27, 2017 2

This morning, Samsung announced that its mobile payment system, Samsung Pay, has expanded into four new markets. Over the next couple of days, Samsung Pay will officially arrive in Sweden and United Arab Emirates (UAE), followed by an "early access" launch in...

Facer Intros ‘Daily Mix’ for Android Wear Users, Get New Faces Each Day for Free

Tim April 26, 2017 17

Facer, the platform made for those looking to find the perfect watch face, as well as those looking to spread their creative wings and make their own watch faces, just announced Daily Mix. With this feature, Facer users will find new faces each day awaiting...

Amazon’s Echo Look is an Alexa-Powered Camera Helping You Look Your Flyest

Kellen April 26, 2017 29

Amazon's Echo line of products expanded this morning with the introduction of the Echo Look, a "hands-free camera and style assistant." I know, all of you dudes in the building are asking if it's April 1 today, and I can tell you that it isn't. This is a real...

Google Trips Gets Improvements Just in Time for Your Summer Vacations

Kellen April 26, 2017 8

After making its public debut last fall, Google Trips hasn't seen many updates. Today, that changes, thanks to an update that adds several new features to Google's trip planner and organizer. In the update, you'll now find an option to share every single one...

You Can Now Access Over 5 Million Recipes Through Google Assistant

Tim April 26, 2017 5

Thanks to Bon Appetit, The New York Times, Food Network and more, Google Assistant now features access to over 5 million recipes. Essentially any dish you can think of, Google Assistant and Google Home can now walk you through the cooking process step by step....

Moto X Pure Edition Receiving Nougat Update

Tim April 26, 2017 122

Listed back in October of last year as one of Motorola's devices that would receive Nougat, it appears the update for the Moto X Pure Edition is now ready for rollout. Inside, folks still rocking this gorgeous smartphone can expect all the typical Nougat...

Google Bluetooth Headphones With Noise Canceling Stopped at the FCC Today

Kellen April 26, 2017 51

A pair of Google-branded Bluetooth headphones with Active Noice Canceling (ANC) stopped off at the FCC today. We didn't know that Google had such an audio device in the works, but the filing doesn't really hold anything back. In fact, we have full photos, a...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 51

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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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