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Google Assistant in Full Rollout Now, Here are Some Tips to Get You Started

Kellen March 8, 2017 279

Last week, Google Assistant started a slow rollout to all devices running Nougat and Marshmallow. Over the past several days, we've seen a number of you ask when you might actually see it arrive on your phones, as if that rollout might have been slower than...

Report: Google Cooking Up Smart Features for Android O to Show Off at Google I/O

Tim March 7, 2017 103

This year's Google I/O is set to take place in May, but rumors are already hitting the web, detailing what we might see at the annual Google-tastic developer conference. According to a recent report from VentureBeat, attendees and online viewers can expect to...

Android Distribution Updated for March 2017: Whoa, Settle Down Nougat!

Kellen March 7, 2017 30

Google updated the Android distribution numbers today, showing a rise in Nougat to almost 3% of the pie (2.8% to be exact). That's an historically massive jump from the 1.2% it sat at last month. It's probably the largest jump of a new Android version in...

GlassWire is a Free Android App That Helps You Monitor App Data Usage

Kellen March 7, 2017 21

Should you consider yourself either an obsessive tech nerd or privacy freak, you may want to take a look at this new app called GlassWire. It just hit Android this week as a free app that helps you monitor the data/network usage of the apps on your phone. I...

Playstation Vue Gets Multi-Channel Viewing as March Madness Approaches

Kellen March 7, 2017 26

Today, Playstation Vue announced that it will introduce a new feature called multi-view that gives users the power to watch up to three channels simultaneously. At this time, the feature will only be available to subscribers who watch Vue through a PS4, but...

Tomb Raider Now Available on SHIELD TV Natively Via Google Play

Tim March 7, 2017 6

The Tomb Raider title from 2013, which is the Lara Croft origin story, is now natively available on Android, exclusive to the NVIDIA SHIELD TV. This port of Tomb Raider consists of the same environmental puzzles, combat experience, and tombs to discover, but...

Moto Z Play DROID Getting Android Nougat Update Today!

Kellen March 7, 2017 47

The Moto Z Play DROID (our review) is the latest in Verizon's lineup to see an update to Android Nougat. The update originally started rolling out over the weekend to a select group, with Big Red setting today as the date for full rollout. According to at...

Even More Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ Photos Hit the Web

Tim March 7, 2017 159

We may still be a bit away from the official Galaxy S8 unveiling on March 29, but that doesn't appear to be stopping the leaks any time soon. The latest round of photos, straight from an unnamed screen protector manufacturer, detail the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 159

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 159

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 159

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 159

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 159

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 159

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 159

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 159

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 279

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 279

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 279

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 279

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 279

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 279

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 279

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 279

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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