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Report: Google to Finalize Embrace Magnets, Qi 2 Wireless Charging

Tim June 11, 2025 8

It has been some time since Apple introduced MagSafe, even making it available to the Wireless Power Consortium in early 2023. Since then, we have seen hardly any movement on the Android side to adopt this technology, but a new report might shine a bit of...

No One Can Find Google’s New Pixel VIPs Feature

Kellen June 11, 2025 27

One of the few new features introduced in the June Pixel Feature Drop yesterday is missing for almost everyone. Google's new Pixel VIPs feature, which is essentially the headline new goodie of this latest drop, appears to be slowly rolling out as a server-side...

Android 16’s Desktop Mode Arrived in QPR1 Beta 2, Here’s What It Can Do

Kellen June 11, 2025 3

Back at Google I/O, Google announced that it was indeed making a desktop mode or desktop windowing feature for Android 16 that would allow you to connect a phone to a display and get a desktop-like experience. They had worked with Samsung on it, because of...

Marvel Snap Goes Self Published, Celebrates With New Web Shop

Tim June 11, 2025 1

Likely due to that shortly lived drama around TikTok and China-based app publishers, the studio behind Marvel Snap has moved to self publishing the title. To celebrate, players are being treated to a new web shop full of deals, plus a new season of Marvel Snap...

Samsung Really Hyping New Foldable, This Time the Camera

Tim June 11, 2025 2

If you follow Android news, then you're likely aware that Samsung has new foldable devices inbound. I will say, Samsung has gotten better at the whole "hypetrain" thing over the years, but they still have a ways to go if they want to get on a OnePlus or...

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 Update Arrives With 7 Big Fixes

Kellen June 10, 2025 4

Google apparently isn't done for the day - you want more Android 16? After giving us stable Android 16, as well as both Pixel and Android Feature Drops, Google says that the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 is arriving at some point (it just went live as I was typing...

Here’s Everything Google Fixed With June Patch

Tim June 10, 2025 1

Google has shared details on the June, 2025 patch and what all is inside. Bound for all supported Pixel devices dating back to the Pixel 6 lineup, there's a healthy list of fixes inside. Google notes fixes for the biometrics system with improved fingerprint...

Android 16’s Big Material 3 Expressive Update Arrives in Q3

Kellen June 10, 2025 7

With the release of Android 16 today, you might have run to your Pixel device to grab the update and start enjoying that really colorful and fun new Material 3 Expressive design that Google showed off prior to I/O last month. Unfortunately, that won't be a...

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 Brings Refreshed Google Search Bar

Tim June 13, 2025 7

We've been playing with Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 for a few days now, and while it's mainly full of bug fixes, we did notice...

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Android 16 Goes Stable and Hits Google Pixel Devices With These Features

Kellen June 10, 2025 7

Today is the day that Android 16 arrives as a stable update to all of the still-supported Pixel devices out there, plus it...

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June Pixel Feature Drop Slapping You With 10 New Features

Kellen June 10, 2025 7

On the day that Google is releasing Android 16, they are also kicking out the June Pixel Feature Drop and an Android Feature...

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6 Fresh New Features Arrive in Android Feature Drop for June

Kellen June 10, 2025 7

In addition to Android 16 arriving and Google giving Pixel owners a Feature Drop, they've also given all Android owners their...

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Fresh June Pixel Watch Update Arriving on All Models (Updated)

Kellen June 9, 2025 7

Google switched the Pixel Watch update cadence to quarterly at the end of last year, saying at the time that they would...

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Apple Straight Copied Google’s Call Screen and Hold For Me Features

Kellen June 9, 2025 7

I can't tell you how often I see a post in a comment section or on reddit where people share the reasons they choose Google's...

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Here’s the Crazy Arc Pulse Case for Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen June 5, 2025 7

It has been a couple of months since we shared the news of the pre-order launch of Arc Pulse on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, the 2-...

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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Devices

Tim June 4, 2025 7

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 has been released for Pixel devices. Google calls it a minor update, but the list of fixes tells a...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 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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