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Allo Update Brings Sticker and Emoji Suggestions, Themes, Fantastic Beasts Fun

Kellen November 16, 2016 55

Google is spicing up conversations in Allo today through a new update. We're talking about the perfect emoji or sticker, joining the Fantastic Beasts hype, and customizing your chats with themes. Now, in Allo, as you type out sentences or have conversations...

120K BLU Phones Affected by Security Breach, Texts and Call Logs Harvested

Tim November 15, 2016 26

BLU, a massive seller of unlocked smartphones based here in the US (Florida, to be exact), announced this morning that it encountered a large security threat for a number of its users. In total, the company claims that the threat associated with a "Wireless...

Google Translate Becomes a Neural Machine Translation Boss, Which is Good

Kellen November 15, 2016 8

Google announced a big update to its Translate service today that involves Neural Machine Translation. That sounds like some future AI, machine learning science, secretive robotic madness, and it may very well be, but it also means Google Translate is going to...

Facebook Messenger Now Works With Android Auto

Tim November 15, 2016 28

In a new update for Facebook Messenger, the messaging service now works for users of Android Auto, bringing all of your conversations straight to your car's dashboard. With the update, once connected to your car or using Android Auto's new standalone mode,...

Google Fiber TV Gets an Updated App

Kellen November 15, 2016 12

Google Fiber's deployment into new markets has been paused for now, but that hasn't stopped Google from working on the service in areas it already exists. For example, today, Google Fiber TV gets a shiny new app! Google says that the new Fiber TV app lets you...

OnePlus 3T Available November 22, Starts at $439

Tim November 15, 2016 74

The OnePlus 3T is now official from OnePlus, with launch scheduled for November 22. As you may have seen earlier today, the phone's specs and design was leaked ahead of the official unveiling, and what we saw was spot on. Essentially, the OnePlus 3T is a...

Google PhotoScan App Turns Your Old Photographs Into Digital Memories

Tim November 15, 2016 48

A new application from Google called PhotoScan, which is part of a broader update for the Google Photos service, is making its way to Google Play. With PhotoScan, Google is attempting to persuade anyone with a compatible smartphone to upload all of their old...

Google WiFi Pre-Orders Now Live!

Kellen November 15, 2016 57

Google WiFi pre-orders are now live for those interested in Google's "smart" router system. At this time, Google is offering up 1-Pack or 3-Pack options depending on your needs. As a recap, Google WiFi is a "mesh" router system that helps blanket your entire...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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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