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Pixel Watch’s Wear OS 5 Update Pulled Following Soft Bricks

Tim September 27, 2024 14

We are seeing reports that Google has pulled the Wear OS 5 update for Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 owners, following an issue with the software that is essentially bricking devices for a small number of users. We sadly even have one of our own readers...

Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review: An Excellent Foldable That’s Tempting Me

Kellen September 26, 2024 25

Google certainly went big this year when it comes to smartphone releases and choices. Not only did they give us a Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL, we've got a 4th option - they gave us their newest foldable, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. This is Google's...

Samsung’s New Galaxy Tab S10+ and S10 Ultra Official, No More Snapdragon

Kellen September 26, 2024 16

Samsung is having itself a new product week and has not only announced the Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy Watch FE, they unveiled new tablets too. The Galaxy Tab S10+ and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra are official with big screens, new chipsets, and big prices. These new...

Galaxy S24 FE, Watch FE LTE Announced and Now Up for Pre-Order

Tim September 26, 2024 2

Samsung has two new Galaxy FE devices aimed at dominating the mid-range this week. There's the Galaxy S24 FE and the Galaxy Watch FE LTE. Both devices are now up for pre-order, with the S24 FE priced starting at $649 and the Watch FE LTE starting at $249. The...

Google Says It’s Final Call for $760 Trades Toward Pixel 9 Pro

Kellen September 25, 2024 8

This is apparently it, according to Google - the "final call" for $760 off the Pixel 9 series with trades is upon us. You have until the end of the month to take advantage of potentially bloated trade values before they dip, likely forever. Google is...

Google Still Working to Solve Pixel Watch Repairability Puzzle

Tim September 25, 2024 3

Those who have owned a Pixel Watch and had to deal with the warranty and repair process are likely aware that one does not simply repair a Pixel Watch. Instead of repairing cracked screens, it appears easier for Google to simply send replacement devices, but...

When Gemini Comes to Pixel Buds Your “Hey Google” Will Change

Kellen September 25, 2024 8

As Google moves everyone over to Gemini as the on-device Assistant, we're continuing to learn about changes and the bumps in the road we made incur. In an email going out to Pixel Buds owners today, Google has tried to explain what's about to happen when you...

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Review: Really Incredible Audio

Kellen September 25, 2024 16

It has been two years since we reviewed the original Pixel Buds Pro, which means it has been that long since Google gave us anything in their "Pro" audio line to toy with. They haven't even had a new pair of budget-friendly Pixel Buds A-series during that time...

Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 16

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta is Already Here for Pixel Phones to Test (Updated)

Kellen February 11, 2026 16

After a brief tease yesterday afternoon, Google has gone and done it - Android 17 is already here for Pixel phones. Google...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 16

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 16

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 16

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 16

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 16

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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YouTube Music Lyrics Feature Now Behind Premium Paywall

Tim February 9, 2026 16

Bad news, non-Premium subscribers who use YouTube Music -- the lyrics tab is officially behind a paywall. The feature, if you...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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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