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Google Tasks - Reminders

Google Assistant Reminders Go Live in Google Tasks: How to Switch

Kellen June 1, 2023 8

This is going to sound wild when I say it, but Google announced in September of last year that Google Assistant reminders would move over to Google Tasks as the default app for them going forward. They said that change would happen "soon," so we figured within...

Like Twitter, Reddit Appears to Hate 3rd-Party Apps and Wants to Price Them Out of Existence

Tim June 1, 2023 8

If you followed tech news at all this year, you may recall a bit of drama between Twitter and 3rd-party apps. What does the conflict stem from? Money, of course. It appears now that reddit is looking to inflict the same pain upon itself, implementing a $12,500...

Google Pixel Update Schedule

Google Pixel Update Schedule: How Long Will My Phone Get Updates?

Kellen May 31, 2023 14

One of the reasons anyone owns a Google Pixel phone is because it receives what is arguably the best level of software support in Android. Samsung has certainly made its case as being the king of updates, but Google is still the quickest most months when it...

Father’s Day Gift Ideas: Red Light Therapy, Mini Gaming PCs, and Lots of Smart Lights

Tim May 31, 2023 7

Father's Day gives us a unique opportunity to highlight products that don't specifically fall under the Android category. It allows us to branch out a bit, which honestly, feels pretty great. This year, we have a few gift ideas for your papa (or yourself), all...

Google Pixel Fold - Hinge

Pixel Fold’s Secret Sauce is in the Hinge

Kellen May 31, 2023 28

The Pixel Fold will arrive on doorsteps in only a few weeks, so to get you even more ready for that folding action, Google wants to talk about its hinge. As a foldable, the hinge is arguably the most important piece of engineering outside of the display being...

Verizon 5G

Verizon Expands Its Best 5G Throughout Pennsylvania, Arizona, Ohio, and More

Kellen May 31, 2023 3

Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network continues to expand and the company is making sure we know where to. Like the old days of 4G LTE rollouts, Verizon has spent a good chunk of the year providing updates around the cities that have seen recent "major" 5G...

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Standalone New Google Weather App Looks in the Works

Kellen May 30, 2023 16

Checking the weather on your Android phone is a simple task. Most phone makers include their own app or a shortcut to see a built-in weather app through a widget. OnePlus has a weather app, Samsung lets you access it via widget, and Apple recently released a...

Buy a Celebrity Voice for Your Alexa Device? Get Your Refund!

Tim May 30, 2023 9

Did Amazon somehow convince you into buying a celebrity voice for your Alexa-powered device? It's all good, we all make mistakes. Thankfully, you can get your money back, with Amazon announcing that they are shutting down celebrity voices for Alexa and issuing...

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June’s Android Feature Drop Headed to Your Devices: Widgets, Spotify, and More

Kellen June 1, 2023 9

It's June 2023 Android feature drop time! This morning, Google unwrapped at least 7 new features that are on the way to...

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Standalone New Google Weather App Looks in the Works

Kellen May 30, 2023 9

Checking the weather on your Android phone is a simple task. Most phone makers include their own app or a shortcut to see a...

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Google Rumored to Switch to Snapdragon Chip in Pixel Watch 2

Kellen May 30, 2023 9

I'll probably keep saying this until device renders leak or Google shows it off before that happens, but a Pixel Watch 2...

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Android 14 Beta 2.1: New Pixel Update Dropped, Fixes 8 Big Bugs

Kellen May 25, 2023 9

Fresh off the Android 14 Beta 2 hitting Pixel phones at I/O a couple of weeks back, Google is now pushing out Android 14 Beta...

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Pixel Watch Gets Its Own Factory Image, OTA File Pages

Kellen May 25, 2023 9

Google has kept up with Pixel Watch updates since the wearable launched last year. If anything, they have held to a monthly...

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Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro 5 Launches With the Goods and Costs $349.99

Kellen May 24, 2023 9

This news might have been spoiled a few weeks back, thanks to an early listing, but it is now official - the Mobvoi TicWatch...

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Google Pixel 7a Review: Pixel 7, Meet Your Replacement

Kellen May 22, 2023 9

Unlike most in this space, the Pixel 6a did not win me over last year. While Google's A-Series phone took on the new Pixel...

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Verizon’s New MyPlan Plans are Live: Should You Switch to Unlimited Plus?

Kellen May 18, 2023 9

The new myPlan unlimited options from Verizon are live and available starting today. After first announcing them earlier in...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 12, 2022 8

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are here! Well, we've had them for a good week now, but yours should be arriving at any...

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Google Pixel Watch Unboxing, Setup, and Comparison!

Kellen October 12, 2022 8

Now that we can talk about the Pixel Watch with all of you, this should be a fun few days. We are (obviously) kicking off our...

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Galaxy Z Flip 4: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen August 31, 2022 8

Our Galaxy Z Flip 4 review should be along here shortly, and spoiler alert - I'm a big, big fan, outside of the camera. But...

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GALAXY Z FOLD 4: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim August 18, 2022 8

You may have a pre-ordered Galaxy Z Fold 4 on its way to your house very soon, so in order to prepare yourself for the joy of...

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