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Chicago and Los Angeles Being Explored for Google Fiber

Eric December 8, 2015 42

Two of the largest metro areas in the United States have been officially invited to explore the option of embracing Google Fiber. The Google Fiber team has started the inquiry process with Los Angeles and Chicago, in an effort to bring gigabit internet speeds...

Google Pixel C Specs (Official)

Kellen December 8, 2015 53

Now that Google's new Pixel C tablet has gone up for sale on the Google Store for $499, we thought it was time to give you the official specs list. As a Google-built tablet in the Pixel line, you expect there to be nothing but the best in this slate and Google...

Amazon Prime Video Brings Premium Subscriptions Including Showtime and Starz

Eric December 8, 2015 18

In the never-ending battle for streaming video subscribers, Amazon announced the Streaming Partners Program, aimed to bring more on-demand content to Prime members. If you are one of the Amazon Prime members who often forgets the streaming video included in...

Google’s Pixel C Tablet Now Available on the Google Store

Tim December 8, 2015 41

Google's in-house designed and built tablet, the Pixel C, is now available on the Google Store starting at $499. First reported on September 28, then made official one day later at Google's Marshmallow launch event, the Pixel C is Mountain View's take on an...

WiFi Calling Update for Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge Live on Verizon

Tim December 8, 2015 88

Yesterday, support docs pointed to an incoming update for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge on Verizon, one which would bring WiFi Calling, a part of Advanced Calling 2.0. According to messages in our inbox and on Twitter, the update is rolling out now, hitting...

Instagram Update Brings “Long Press” Peek Feature to Android

Tim December 8, 2015 30

In an update made available to Instagram's beta users, a new feature has been baked in, which may have you thinking you are using an iPhone. Much like Apple's 3D Touch, which allows users to long press on items and peek into them, when you are on a profile...

Fossil Q Founder Android Wear Watch Can Now be Purchased on the Google Store

Kellen December 8, 2015 25

Fossil, the fashion watch maker that is taking a dip in the smartwatch pool, is now selling its first Android Wear device, the Q Founder, on the Google Store. After originally only going on sale through Fossil's own site, you can now buy this round wrist candy...

Google Phone and Contacts Apps are Back on Google Play, Still Only for Nexus Devices

Kellen December 7, 2015

Update 12/7: They are back again! (Still only for Nexus phones, though.) This morning, Google pushed two apps to Google Play for the first time, Contacts and Phone (or Dialer, depending on Google's mood). The arrival of each shouldn't surprise you, though I...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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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