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Googler Says Pixel Camera is Getting an Update to Address Lens Flare Issue

Kellen October 26, 2016 125

Once the Google Pixel and Pixel XL hit store shelves and starting arriving on the doorsteps of pre-orderees, a number of people reported an odd halo/arc lens flare in some of the early pictures they had taken. Reddit and forum threads were created across the...

Samsung Pay Adds Three More Supported Countries, Supports In-App Payments and ‘Nearby’ Savings

Tim October 25, 2016 11

At Money 20/20 in Las Vegas, NV this week, Samsung announced Samsung Pay support for three new countries, as well as new features for users in the United States. The newly supported countries are Thailand, Malaysia, and Russia, bringing the total of supported...

Verizon Launches Stream Pass, a Free Sports Package for go90 That Includes Free NBA League Pass

Kellen October 25, 2016 73

Starting today, Verizon customers will have access to a new service called Stream Pass, "unmatched access and worry-free streaming to the best live sports through" Verizon's go90 app. The streams are all free, for the most part, but depending on your monthly...

Xiaomi Intros Mi Note 2 With 5.7″ FHD Display, Teases Mi Mix With ‘Edgeless Design’

Tim October 25, 2016 62

Xiaomi showcased two new phones for the market this week, one of which may not come to the US, plus a VR headset that includes a controller. Neither of the phones are being specifically marketed for the average US consumer, but that doesn't mean you can't...

5 Reasons the Pixel and Pixel XL are Worth Buying

Kellen October 25, 2016 159

If you decided that reading the 4,000 or so words in our Pixel and Pixel XL review wasn't something you had time for, maybe this post will give you a quicker overview that will get you on your way to making a purchasing decision. Like we have done with most...

DTEK60 Announced by BlackBerry, Priced at $499 With 5.5″ QHD Display and Plenty of Security

Tim October 25, 2016 24

BlackBerry announced a new phone this week, the DTEK60. As was detailed back in September, this new hardware was likely not created by BlackBerry, but the software and overall experience is pure BB. Featuring a 5.5" QHD AMOLED display, 21-megapixel rear-facing...

Samsung Intros 8GB LPDDR4 Package With 10nm Process Technology

Tim October 25, 2016 52

Samsung introduced a new DRAM package this morning, hopefully to be seen in a number of upcoming devices. The package is an "industry first," with 8GB of LPDDR4 mobile DRAM, utilizing four of the latest 16Gb LPDDR4 memory chips and advanced 10nm-class (...

Google Pixel / Pixel XL Review

Kellen October 25, 2016 437

What happens when Google ditches its beloved Nexus program to take smartphones seriously? You get Pixel and Pixel XL, two phones with high-end specs that are "Made by Google" (in Taiwan by HTC), price tiers that typically only Samsung and Apple can compete in,...

Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 437

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 437

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 437

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 437

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 437

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 437

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 437

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 437

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 125

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 125

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 125

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 125

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 125

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 125

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 125

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 125

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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