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Samsung’s Big Galaxy Buds Update Adds Auracast, Expands 360 Audio, More

Kellen February 20, 2024 5

Since the introduction of the Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy AI, Samsung has been pushing towards a place where many of its best devices can also take advantage of AI and new features included in One UI 6.1. Today, their target is the Galaxy Buds 2 line and an...

Google Says Its $200 Off Pixel 8 Pro Deal is Final Days, But Come On

Kellen February 20, 2024 7

Google has been running a $200-off discount on the Pixel 8 Pro for most of February. We pointed it out at the time the price was dropped and also noted that this discount was arriving "again" as just the latest for the Pixel 8 Pro. We even told you previously...

Psyche, This is Nothing Phone 2a and That’s More Like It

Tim February 20, 2024 4

Technically, Nothing Phone (2a) has been official since February 1, but because this is Nothing, we still don't have official images of the device and the company's slow tease of its features continues. At some point, people stop caring, especially when it's...

Here’s the OnePlus Watch 2, Launching February 26

Kellen February 20, 2024 3

OnePlus might have teased the OnePlus Watch 2 yesterday in the vaguest of ways, but they've already asked us to forget all about that moment in a new reveal. OnePlus has officially outed the OnePlus Watch 2 and told us when to expect it along with an...

Samsung February Updates List: Galaxy Fold 4, Galaxy S21 Series

Kellen February 19, 2024 3

The list of Samsung devices receiving the February update is growing by the day and there is a chance you already saw some of the updates we are about to share. We're slow this month, sorry. The Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S20 series, Flip 5 and Fold 5, and the...

OnePlus Kicks Off OnePlus Watch 2 Teasing

Kellen February 19, 2024 3

When we heard the news that Fossil was officially leaving the Wear OS space, our initial reaction wasn't to worry about the future of Wear OS or that this could be a sign of Google's commitment. We know that Google is all-in with its Pixel Watch line and that...

Android 15 Developer Preview 1: What’s New and Fun?

Kellen February 16, 2024 6

With any new release of Android, we always try to find the coolest new stuff that you'll one day be able to play with as we approach beta or stable release. For Android 15, we're once again diving in to see what's new, what you should be aware, the settings...

Android 15 Developer Preview 1: Official Changes for Developers

Kellen February 16, 2024 1

The first Android 15 Developer Preview 1 is out and loaded up on our phones. We'll be diving in through the next several days to find all that is new and see if we can uncover big changes for you to get excited about. But not all changes are flashy, as you...

Pixel Watch 3: Wishlist Includes Better Fitness Tracking and Wireless Charging

Tim April 30, 2024 1

We're quite certain that Google will release the Pixel Watch 3 later this year, which will include for the first time in...

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

Kellen April 25, 2024 1

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...

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Android 15 Beta 1.1 Update is Here to Squash NFC Bugs

Kellen April 22, 2024 1

Google pushed out a minor update to the first Android 15 Beta today to fix a few big bugs. The new update arrives as Android...

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Pixel 9 Pro Prototype Leaks and Looks as Awesome as Expected

Kellen April 19, 2024 1

A purported prototype of the Pixel 9 Pro has found its way on the Internet, giving us an early real-life look at Google's...

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Google Posts New April Update Build for Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 (Updated)

Kellen April 17, 2024 1

When we asked everyone a week ago if the April Google Pixel update was treating them well, we did so because we also wanted...

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Report: New Exynos Modem for Pixel 9 Lineup, Plus Satellite Connectivity

Tim April 15, 2024 1

Since early this year, there's been no shortage of Pixel 9 leaks and rumors. We're now officially midway through April and...

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The First Android 15 Beta is Here!

Kellen April 11, 2024 1

Right on schedule, Google has released Android 15 Beta 1 for your Pixel to download and dance with. We've already been...

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Google’s New Find My Device Network is Here

Kellen April 8, 2024 1

All signs last week pointed to Google's new Find My Device network finally launching today and that has indeed happened. Find...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 12, 2022 5

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are here! Well, we've had them for a good week now, but yours should be arriving at any...

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