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7 New Features are Coming to Android, Your Devices: Google Messages, Home, More

Kellen May 30, 2024 8

Pixel owners know about feature drops, because they are Google's way of continuously adding value to devices. With each big quarterly update, Google tosses out new software ideas onto Pixel phones and tablets to keep things fun and fresh. For those who don't...

TCL’s $79 Verizon Prepaid Phone Has MicroSD and Headphone Jack (Updated)

Tim May 29, 2024 11

TCL announced the 50 LE this week, a device designed specifically for Verizon's prepaid network. Available for just $99 $79 via Verizon Prepaid starting tomorrow, you'll also be able to find it at both Visible (June 27) and Walmart (June 14). Update: The price...

Chrome on Android Gets New Floating Picture-in-Picture Feature

Tim May 29, 2024 2

Already live for users, Chrome has received a sweet new feature called Minimized Custom Tabs. When in select apps, such as Gmail, whenever you open a web link that opens a Chrome tab, you can minimize that page into a floating picture-in-picture, allowing you...

If You Have a Big Google Pay Balance, Might Want to Start Withdrawing the Funds

Kellen May 29, 2024 8

The end for Google Pay is near, for those who lost track of time and/or whatever the hell Google is doing with its payment apps. The Google Pay (or is it GPay?) app is going away on June 4 and there is one thing you need to do if you happen to have a...

Verizon, AST SpaceMobile Partner to ‘Eliminate Dead Zones’ in US

Tim May 29, 2024

With a goal of eliminating dead zones across the continental US and, "empowering remote areas of the country with space-based connectivity," AST SpaceMobile and Verizon have announced a partnership in the form of a $100 million commitment. As the header image...

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra, Galaxy Flip 6 Hit FCC (Update: Fold 6 Too)

Kellen May 29, 2024 1

Following yesterday's full reveal of the Galaxy Ring, we also have news to share on the Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 6, both of which hit the FCC as well. I wouldn't say that anything major is here, but we like to see devices show up prior to being...

Samsung Details Galaxy AI Update for Galaxy Watch Lineups, Beta Next Month

Tim May 29, 2024 2

Samsung has announced Galaxy AI for your Galaxy Watch, with the company detailing One UI 6 Watch software coming soon. First available in beta form starting in June, there's a decent list of AI-powered features that Samsung has in store. You can view a Samsung...

Samsung’s Galaxy Ring Stops Through FCC and Shows Off Everything

Kellen May 28, 2024 6

The Samsung Galaxy Ring might end up being priced higher than some were expecting and could come with a monthly subscription, but we're still looking forward to it. The wearability of a smart ring is something to consider over smartwatches, which are often...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 6

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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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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