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Bose is Adding Google Assistant to a Bunch of Speakers Today

Kellen May 21, 2019

Google and Bose announced this morning that the Google Assistant is coming to a number of Bose smart speakers and soundbars through a software update.The Bose Home Speaker 500, Bose Soundbar 500 and 700, and a new speaker called the Bose Home Speaker 300 (...

Android Q Beta Now Available for OnePlus 7 Pro

Kellen May 20, 2019

OnePlus 7 Pro shipments should be arriving any day now after going on sale last week. Should they hit your doorstep, consider updating to Android Q if you like to live life on the spicier, less stable side of things. OnePlus just released Android Q Developer...

FCC Chairman is Cool With T-Mobile-Sprint Merger (Updated)

Kellen May 20, 2019

T-Mobile and Sprint haven't given up on an attempted merger, even as antitrust officials have raised concerns and they've had to push their deadline back. Their plans got a boost today, thanks to FCC chairman Ajit Pai, who weighed in with his approval,...

Google Calendar and Keep Get Dark Modes

Tim May 20, 2019

Via its G Suite blog, Google announced the official arrival of Dark Mode for Google Calendar and Google Keep. I don't think I need to explain what Dark Mode is, but in case you don't know, it will darken the UI of these apps when enabled. This makes for easier...

Some Pixel 3a, 3a XL Owners Running Into ‘Random Shutdown’ Issue

Tim May 20, 2019

Over on reddit, numerous Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL owners are reporting a random shutdown bug that is causing them to seek replacement devices from their original place of purchase. The shutdown event appears to happen very randomly with no particular cause...

Huawei Loses Access to Android Updates Amid US, China Trade Dispute (Updated)

Tim May 20, 2019

Yesterday, a report from Reuters detailed that Google had suspended business with Huawei that requires the transfer of hardware, software, and technical services except those publicly available via open source licensing. In layman's, Huawei would lose access...

Samsung Bringing One UI to Wearable Lineup This Week, Highlights Better Battery and Cleaner UI

Tim May 20, 2019

Samsung announced that it is bringing One UI to its lineup of smartwatches starting this week, watches that include the Galaxy Watch, Gear Sport, and Gear S3. As the company details, "This latest deployment of One UI, Samsung is bringing a bolder, cleaner and...

We’ve Got Big Android R Screenshot News!

Kellen May 17, 2019

OK, the news isn't really that big, but it does involve Android R (I know, already) and screenshots.Because Google's stock Android features only a limited set of screenshot controls, unlike the robust controls you see from Samsung, people have complained to...

OnePlus 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Kellen May 15, 2019

We know that more than a few of you are planning to buy the OnePlus 7 Pro when it goes on sale May 17. I can't say I blame...

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OnePlus 7 Pro Review: Big Phone Lovers, Your Phone is Here

Kellen May 14, 2019

It's here, guys - the OnePlus 7 Pro is official and we've spent a lot of time with one in recent weeks getting to know its...

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Google’s Pixel 3a is Boringly Good, Which is Fine

Kellen May 9, 2019

Tim said that I need to bring some fire takes on the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, since I haven't really mentioned the phone on...

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Google Shares What’s New in Android Q, and Yes, There’s a Dark Theme

Tim May 7, 2019

Google is sharing what's new in Android Q, and beyond the things we already knew, the list is quite hefty. Maybe most...

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WATCH: Google I/O 2019 Opening Keynote!

Kellen May 7, 2019

Google I/O 2019 has arrived! For this first day, the week of developer chatter is kicked off with an opening keynote that'll...

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May 2019 Android Security Update Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen May 6, 2019

Another month, another Android security patch is here. Google just released the May 2019 Android security patch for Pixel...

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OnePlus 7 Pro has UFS 3.0 Storage, so It’ll be Crazy Fast

Kellen May 5, 2019

Samsung's Galaxy Fold was supposed to be the first phone available with new ultra-fast UFS 3.0 storage. After early review...

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Here is the Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL and All of Their Colors and Features

Kellen May 1, 2019

The trickle of Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL leaks has been steady, but we're now going to fully open the floodgates. We have...

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OnePlus 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Kellen May 15, 2019

We know that more than a few of you are planning to buy the OnePlus 7 Pro when it goes on sale May 17. I can't say I blame...

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Pixel 3a Unboxing and First Look!

Kellen May 7, 2019

The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are official! We have one. Let's unbox it. Anyone buying? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

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Video: 5 Reasons to Buy the Galaxy S10/S10+

Tim April 4, 2019

We have done this type of post in the past as a wordy explanation as to why you should be spend your hard-earned money on a...

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Video: Android Q Beta 2 First Look!

Kellen April 4, 2019

After putting together a growing list of changes to Android Q that arrived with the new beta 2 build, we figured a video tour...

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Video: Need a Case for Your Galaxy S10? There Are Lots of Options to Choose From

Tim April 1, 2019

When specific companies announce new phones, like Samsung and Google, we get hit up by loads of case-making accessory...

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VIDEO: This Android-Powered Projector is Cool, But Costs a Lot of Money

Tim March 28, 2019

We spotted puppy cube at this year's CES. While the name puzzled me, what the device did seemed pretty special and fun. You...

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Video: Android Q Beta First Look!

Tim March 13, 2019

We have Android Q up and running in the office! In the video below, let's go over what's new, shall we? As we already covered...

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20+ Galaxy S10, S10+, & S10e Tips and Tricks!

Kellen March 12, 2019

I hope you have a drink and snack ready, because our Samsung Galaxy S10 tips and tricks video is here and it's insanely long....

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