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Google I/O ’24 Schedule Teases Android 15, Wear OS 5, and New Android TV OS Updates

Kellen April 25, 2024 3

Google I/O 2024 is scheduled for a May 14 start, so to get us all ready, Google has posted the schedule of events. If you are a developer or just an Android/Google ecosystem nerd, you might want to pay attention. My understanding of I/O 2024 is that Google is...

Android 15 Beta 1.2 Released in Record Time to Fix More Bugs

Kellen April 25, 2024 2

It has been only 3 days since we shared news of Android 15 Beta 1.1's arrival and we're already back to tell you about yet another update. Google just released Android 15 Beta 1.2 as another small update that aims to fix a handful of bugs, all of which must be...

Google Keep Reminders Will Also Get Saved to Google Tasks

Tim April 25, 2024 2

Google continues its push to bring all of its services' Reminders feature under one roof over at Google Tasks. This week, it's Google Keep users that need to be made aware of what's taking place. As announced, over the next year, Google Keep will have its...

Confirmed: Google to Release a Pixel Tablet Without Dock, Sell Pen and Bluetooth Keyboard

Kellen April 25, 2024 7

Google announced the Pixel Tablet almost a year ago to the date, only to then release it in June at a starting price of $499. That starting price included Google's weird docking station for the tablet, a docking station severely lacking in features and that...

TBT: See Our Top 10 Android Apps From 10 Years Ago, Get Depressed

Tim April 25, 2024 11

When Android was younger, it seemed like great apps were releasing all of the time. As the platform has matured, things are more set in place now, with native Android actually doing a lot of what apps were trying to do all of those years ago. Take our list of...

Hump Day Question: What Android Game is Your Current Addiction?

Tim April 24, 2024 36

Is there an Android game that has you addicted? Are you one of the millions of people who can't stop thinking about AFK Journey? You may be entitled to compensation. Just kidding, there is no hope. But seriously, there have been a number of Android games over...

T-Mobile’s New Internet Plan Lets You Travel With It for $160

Kellen April 24, 2024 12

Frequently roadtrippin' people with an RV or who like to camp or are stilling clinging to #vanlife, T-Mobile has a new internet plan for you. Be warned, it is not cheap if you want unlimited data. Called "T-Mobile Away," this is an internet plan that costs $...

Xfinity Mobile Customers Can Now Access Millions of Gig-Speed WiFi Hotspots

Tim April 23, 2024 1

Xfinity Mobile announced this week that starting now, customers can access millions of gig-speed WiFi hotspots across the country. If you're a Comcast customer, you might already be aware that in many areas, Xfinity-powered hotspots are available for using...

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

Kellen February 18, 2026 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 1

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 1

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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