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Google Goes All-In With Hangouts as a Business Tool, Breaks It Into Two Apps: Meet and Chat

Kellen March 9, 2017 133

Hey, I've got Hangouts news for you! Will you like the news? That depends! Will you be 100% f*cking confused by it? That also depends! Let's talk about it! Exclamation point! Today, at Google Cloud's Next conference, the company announced the future of...

Facebook’s Messenger Day is Instagram Stories, But for Facebook, Which Owns Instagram

Tim March 9, 2017 8

Facebook has a new feature for Messenger users this week, rolling out to all Android and iOS devices. Called Messenger Day, it allows users to share all their happenings into a Instagram Story-like roll of videos and photos. If this sounds odd, that's because...

Sprint Testing Its Gigabit LTE With Prototype Phone From Motorola

Tim March 9, 2017 40

5G and Gigabit LTE, while not exactly the same thing depending on whose marketing department you ask, is coming. Maybe not tomorrow and maybe not until late 2017 or beyond, but it's definitely coming. Recently shown off by Sprint at a small event in New...

T-Mobile Increases Throttling Cap to 30GB

Kellen March 9, 2017 59

Because wireless carriers don't trust their own networks, they set things like throttling caps in place on the "unlimited" data plans that they sell you. It's a way for them to have an excuse when they are worried that heavy data users will impact the...

Gboard on Android Gets GIF and Emoji Suggestions, Improved Voice Typing, More

Kellen March 9, 2017 23

Gboard on Android is receiving an update this week that introduces a decent list of new features. From emoji and GIF suggestions, to improve voice typing, and Google Translate within, Google's keyboard is turning into the little powerful input beast we always...

Unlocked Galaxy S8 and S8+ Hit FCC With Support on All US Carriers

Kellen March 8, 2017 87

Samsung will announce the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ on March 29 at events in NYC and London. When the phones will hit stores is now anyone's guess, though, but current rumors point to anywhere from April 21 to the week following. As we get there, in order for...

Allo Updated With Android Auto Support

Tim March 8, 2017 25

Allo, that aggressively hyped Google-made messaging app, has been updated to support displaying messages inside of Android Auto. Previously, messages from the stock messaging app and Hangouts would display just fine, and with this update, Allo's messages will...

Wednesday Poll: Is Your Phone Rooted?

Tim March 8, 2017 194

We have asked this question before, but as time has gone by, it's safe to say that rooted users have become the minority. That wasn't always the case, but with phones and the Android OS performing and behaving much better, the needs for rooting aren't as dire....

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 194

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 194

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 194

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 194

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 194

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 194

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 194

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 194

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 133

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 133

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 133

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 133

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 133

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 133

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 133

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 133

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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