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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...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 6

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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Here’s the Nothing Phone 4a

Kellen February 23, 2026 6

Nothing is preparing to fully reveal the Nothing Phone 4a on March 5, so the teasing of this next device is reaching new...

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Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 6

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 6

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 6

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen February 16, 2026 6

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 6

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 6

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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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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