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Gemini Starts Rolling Out to Google Home Speakers and Devices

Kellen October 28, 2025 6

After talking about the switch for months, Google is finally rolling out Gemini to Google Home and Nest devices as the replacement for Google Assistant. This change is happening in early access for now, so don't expect everything to work perfectly or for all...

We Have Samsung October Updates for Your Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Fold 6, Flips

Kellen October 28, 2025 2

As we push towards the end of the month, Samsung isn't done sending a final waive of October updates out to its best devices. Following the release of the October security patch to the Galaxy S25 series, we're now seeing similar updates arrive on Samsung's...

Here’s the Pixel 10a

Tim October 28, 2025 18

While we love a good Google Pixel leak, check the date on the calendar. It is late October, with the Pixel 9a release (this past April) only six months in the rearview mirror. This morning, we're being treating to a Pixel 10a render leak, with the unfortunate...

OnePlus 15 Goes Official in China and Here are All the Specs

Kellen October 27, 2025 14

OnePlus announced its new OnePlus 15 flagship phone for China today, giving us all an early look at a device that is likely to launch here in the coming weeks or months. OnePlus has not yet said when this device could hit our shores, but arriving in China is...

Google Pixel Watch Update Schedule: When Do Updates Stop?

Kellen October 27, 2025 3

We closely follow the schedule of Google Pixel device updates, letting you know quicker than anyone when those updates are rolling out and when your Pixel device might stop receiving them. While the majority of our focus there over the years has been on Pixel...

November Pixel Feature Drop Leaks

Kellen October 27, 2025 2

Many of us have been testing Android 16 QPR2 beta builds since August, expecting them to go stable within the next several weeks, likely as a Pixel Feature Drop with new goodies to play with. In previous years, the timing for this update has meant a release in...

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...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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