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Original Pixel Watch Gets October Update: Is It the Last?

Kellen October 27, 2025 2

Earlier this month, the Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3 received big updates to Wear OS 6 and Android 16, while the original Pixel Watch was left out of the fun without an update at all. Today, Google began pushing an October Pixel Watch update, but it's not...

Google Teases Launch of New Fitbit Devices

Kellen October 27, 2025 5

This certainly came as a bit of a surprise to me when Google shared the news, but they still plan to make new Fitbit hardware. I'm not talking about new Pixel Watch models, as those are expected to continue - I'm talking about Fitbit-branded devices. At least...

New Fitbit App - AI Personal Health Coach

Everything Missing From Fitbit’s New App in Public Preview

Kellen October 27, 2025 3

Google and Fitbit shared details of the rollout of the new Fitbit app with its AI coach today, giving us a Public Preview of the future of fitness and health tracking, at least in their vision. Alongside the updated UI, they want you to talk to the Fitbit AI...

Fitbit’s New App and AI Health Coach Arrive in Preview

Kellen October 27, 2025 1

Alongside all of its Pixel announcements this summer, Google shared details around Fitbit, its app, and a new vision for AI coaching within it. This week, all of that will begin rolling out, although it will start as a Public Preview for the time being before...

Google Home 4.1 Update Expands “Ask Home” and Improves Smoothness

Kellen October 24, 2025 4

At the beginning of the month, Google launched the brand new Google Home app with Gemini, a fresh new look and new tabs, and a fun new logo that shows off the gradient design Google is currently loving. To end the week, Google is pushing a new update to Google...

Nothing Adding Bloatware to Phones Because It Wants the Revenue Stream

Kellen October 24, 2025 12

This morning, Nothing began rolling out the first Nothing OS 4.0 beta build to its mid-range Phone 3a series. While that would normally be something to celebrate, owners of those devices who grabbed the update noticed something new that certainly looked like...

Arc Pulse for Pixel 10 Pro is Here and Awesome, Expensive

Kellen October 24, 2025 17

We have an update for you on the Arc Pulse situation for the Pixel 10 series - it's now available. For those into this weird 2-piece case thingy and aren't yet sick of me talking about how much I love them, the time has come for you to pull-up and grab one....

We Have a New Galaxy S25 Update for You

Kellen October 24, 2025 3

As we approach November, Samsung October updates are still rolling out, this time to the Galaxy S25 series. All 4 (yes, there are 4 of them now) are seeing new builds without anything special, they simply bring in security patches. Why only a security patch...

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

Tim December 12, 2025 3

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 3

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 3

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 3

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025 3

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025 3

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 3

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025 3

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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