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Google Just Wiped Out “Google Now” From the Google App

Kellen September 20, 2016 49

Before you freakout at that title, understand that the idea of Google Now is very much still in the Google App, it's just that Google doesn't appear to want to refer to its services any longer as "Now." Well, at least that's what the new Google App beta is...

HTC Unveils Desire 10 Pro and Lifestyle, Not Yet Ready for US Market

Tim September 20, 2016 33

The Desire 10 from HTC is now official, after what seems like weeks of teasing. There are two models of the Desire 10, just as we suspected, with launch set to take place outside of the US starting later this month. For fans of the Desire series, there is the...

Verizon Pushes Battery Indicator Update to Galaxy Note 7, Also Adds Warning to Unsafe Models

Kellen September 20, 2016 121

Whether you own a new, safe Galaxy Note 7 or are holding onto the bomb-in-waiting version that was recalled, Verizon has an update for you this morning as software version VRS2APHE. The update serves two purposes, really, to turn the battery indicator green if...

Google Just Confirmed October 4 Launch of the Pixel Phones (UPDATED)

Kellen September 19, 2016 131

Here it comes! The official unveiling for Google's new Pixel phones has a date! Google just posted this somewhat cryptic video to their YouTube channel with an October 4 mention and a Google Search box morphing into the shape of a phone. Yeah, this is the ...

Hey, There: Pixel and Pixel XL in White Pose for the Camera

Kellen September 19, 2016 234

If Google really is about to announce the Pixel and Pixel XL on October 4, expect days like today to become commonplace. I'm talking about the amount of leaks, of course. Shortly after talking about potential Pixel pricing and carrier availability, two new...

Assuming Google Ties the Pixel Phones to Verizon, I’d Assume Higher Prices Too

Kellen September 19, 2016 84

The sample size is small, but each time that Verizon has carried any of Google's phones, the price hasn't been one of the selling points. Should Verizon once again get the opportunity to sell Google's phones this year - the Pixel and Pixel XL - I hope you aren...

OnePlus 3 Getting “Sizeable” OxygenOS 3.2.6 Update

Kellen September 19, 2016 14

OnePlus 3 owners should be on the lookout for an update this week to OxygenOS 3.2.6 that OnePlus is calling "sizeable." What's in it? Call quality fixes, camera and Bluetooth improvements, better brightness performance, and tweaks to things like battery...

Google Photos Gets Faster Sharing, More Creative Automated Movies

Kellen September 19, 2016 13

An update is rolling out today to Google Photos on all platforms, one that will make it even easier to share photos with friends and put together more creative automated movies. In the new update, which you will see in the video above, Google has turned the...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 13

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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Here’s the Nothing Phone 4a

Kellen February 23, 2026 13

Nothing is preparing to fully reveal the Nothing Phone 4a on March 5, so the teasing of this next device is reaching new...

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Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 13

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 13

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 13

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen February 16, 2026 13

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 13

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 13

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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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