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TikTok Lite Made for Those With Suboptimal Internet

Tim November 5, 2025 4

TikTok, a very popular app here in the US, has a Lite version available on Google Play for Android users. Still delivering all of the core features that are offered by TikTok, the Lite version is designed to use less bandwidth to help protect your limited data...

Google’s Secret “Theme Packs” App for Pixel Phones Shows Up

Kellen November 5, 2025 4

A leak from a week ago suggested we might see Google give us a November Pixel Feature Drop with features like prioritized VIP notifications and animations out of Pixel Studio. Another potential feature was Theme Packs for Pixel devices, the first of which is...

I Bought the Galaxy XR and I’m Already Sending It Back

Kellen November 5, 2025 9

The minute that Samsung released the Galaxy XR I had to have a semi-serious conversation with myself - do you dive back into a world of VR after years away by dropping $2,000 on the first Android XR headset or do we just ignore and move on with life? Because...

Google Maps Gets Gemini Inside Navigation, Proactive Traffic Alerts

Tim November 5, 2025 6

Google Maps is getting a big dose of Gemini, with Google baking in all sorts of new AI features to make the service even more helpful. Gemini is coming to Navigation, allowing you to ask Gemini about specific things while you're driving, such as finding...

Chrome Gets Easier Access to AI Mode on Android and iOS

Kellen November 5, 2025 2

Google is making it easier than ever to access AI Mode in Chrome on both Android and iOS. A new AI Mode shortcut will present itself when you open a new tab. That's the news today from Google on AI Mode - a simple change that will put AI Mode at the ready...

T-Mobile Lights Up Text-to-911 for All Satellite Users, Including Non Customers

Tim November 5, 2025 4

Text-to-911 is a feature available to essentially all smartphone users. With it, you can text with dispatchers during an emergency, no longer needing to call and speak with someone. Starting now, T-Mobile is firing up Text-to-911 via its satellite network for...

Google Play Launches Digital Gift Card Shop

Kellen November 4, 2025 5

Google Play launched a digital gift card shop today, opening up the opportunity for you to send gift cards through the app store to friends and family. These aren't just Google Play gift cards either - Google has added gift card options for all sorts of brands...

This $200 Off Pixel 10 Deal is Spicy

Kellen November 4, 2025 1

Google is apparently selling a good number of its Pixel 10 phones and potentially taking a bite out of competitors' market share in the US. This is big enough news after years and years of Google phones not really making a dent, even if reviews typically...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 1

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 1

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 1

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 1

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 1

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 1

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 1

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 1

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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