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Pokémon GO Adds in New Pocket Monsters and Santa Hats

Tim December 12, 2016 11

The developers of Pokémon GO announced the addition of new Pokémon into the game this morning, as well as the addition of a Santa hat to put atop Pikachu's head. The new Pokémon, both of which should look familiar to anyone who played Gold and Silver back in...

Instagram Live Rolls Out to All US Users

Tim December 12, 2016 2

Instagram Live is rolling out to all users in the US this week, after being announced in late November. To access it, should you choose to share your life's precious moments, swipe to the "Live" portion inside of the Instagram Stories interface, then tap to go...

Google Appears to be Renaming Google Keyboard to Gboard With Update to V6.0

Kellen December 12, 2016 44

Remember Google's Gboard app for iOS that released earlier in the year? We loved Gboard and hoped it would come to Android because it put the power of Google Search directly in your keyboard. Sure, we now have Google Assistant on select devices and in select...

DEAL: Samsung 256GB EVO Select MicroSD Card Drops to $159 Today ($40 Off)

Kellen December 12, 2016 5

Samsung is still one of the few companies making 256GB microSD cards and it just so happens that they have discounted their best today on Amazon. The 256GB Samsung EVO Select microSD card has just $159.99, which is a $40 discount from its normal $200 price....

DEAL: Save $100 on Pixel C 64GB ($499), $50 on Detachable Keyboard ($99)

Tim December 12, 2016 18

For those in the market of an Android tablet, the Pixel C is one of the better options. Yes, it is priced quite high, but you are getting one of the more premium tablet experiences available to Android users, especially if you opt to grab a Pixel C Keyboard,...

Netflix and Google Photos can Now be Linked in Google Home for Future Casting

Kellen December 12, 2016 27

During our Google Home review, we knocked the smart home speaker over its lack of Cast-able video or multimedia content as being one of its current flaws. We're talking about being able to send over things like Netflix shows or Google Photos albums with your...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: December 9, 2016

Tim December 9, 2016 3

Not quite sure about the weather where you might be, but up in Portland, OR, it's quite chilly. Even with the snow and ice, we had a lot of fun posting up new video reviews, talking about Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S8, and plenty more. To give you a basic...

DEAL: Most of Anker’s Best Quick Charge Products Have Big Discounts at Amazon

Kellen December 9, 2016 18

With Xmas only a couple of weeks away, you should start thinking about grabbing those last few presents for loved ones. Don't be that guy (me) running around on December 23 looking for final gifts. If you need a handful of affordable stocking-stuffer items,...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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