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OnePlus 12 Will Feature Silky Smooth Frame Rates and Graphics

Tim January 9, 2024 19

OnePlus announced this week that it is set to include the Pixelworks X7 Independent Visual Processor on the upcoming OnePlus 12. What does that mean? It means silky smooth gaming performance and very high quality visuals. The OnePlus 12 is already shaping up...

Samsung Uses Vegas Sphere to Hype Galaxy AI, Galaxy S24

Tim January 9, 2024 7

Next week is Samsung's Unpacked event. To help hype what's to come, the company utilized the Sphere in Las Vegas. In the below video, Samsung employs Doctor Strange from Marvel to tease Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy AI with its ability to "enable discovery in a...

Google Cast Expands to TikTok, Pixel Tablet Gets Cool Tapping Feature

Kellen January 9, 2024 1

As a part of Google's series of CES 2024 announcements, they shared two big updates in the world of Google Cast and another involving Fast Pair. The news just keeps flowing, friends. I think the biggest of the two Cast features is for TikTok. The massive video...

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Google is Adding a Bunch of Cool Features to Android for Cars

Kellen January 9, 2024 9

As a part of several Google announcements this week out of CES 2024, we're learning about the future of Android in cars and it is looking lovely. Both cars with Google built-in and Android Auto are seeing new features, but the folks with Android as the major...

Google and Samsung Announce “Quick Share” as Android’s File Sharing Service

Kellen January 9, 2024 13

This may sound like a vaguely familiar topic, because we touched on it in rumor form prior to Xmas, but we can now make it officially time to welcome in a new file sharing service to Android. At the time of that first report, it was being suggested that Google...

Pixel Watch 2 at $299 is Still Very Good ($50 Off)

Tim January 8, 2024 1

The freshly updated Pixel Watch 2 is a fantastic smartwatch. I wear one daily, as does Kellen, and even my wife wears one. Heck, I even see people at my gym wear them. It seems like a popular device, which is a good thing for Pixel fans. For a limited time,...

Here Comes January Patch for Pixel Watch, Pixel Watch 2 (Updated: Live!)

Tim January 8, 2024 10

Verizon has posted up its changelog for an incoming Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 update, detailing that both devices are set to receive the January patch this week. Google has yet to make the update official on its side, but with Verizon doing so, all Pixel...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4 Receive January Patch

Tim January 8, 2024 1

Samsung and Verizon are now shipping out the January security patch to Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 owners. The changelog states that the update began rolling out over the weekend, labeled as software version F936USQS3EWL9 for the Z Fold 4 and...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 1

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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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