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What are You Loving Most From the December Pixel Feature Drop?

Kellen December 13, 2023 36

It may have taken a full week or so for the full rollout to commence, but at this point, assuming you are into getting updates in a hurry, you should have received the December Pixel Feature Drop. If you own a Pixel 5a or Pixel 6 Pro or Pixel 7 or Pixel Fold...

Google Maps Getting On-Device Timeline Saves, Ability to Scrub Whereabouts

Tim December 13, 2023 4

Google Maps is getting more timeline control, from on-device saves (and encrypted cloud saves), to the ability to scrub specific locations from your timeline should you potentially have something worth removing. As announced, Timeline will soon be created and...

Jury Decides Google Has App Store Monopoly and Usually That’s Bad

Tim December 12, 2023 16

A jury has recently decided that Google has turned Google Play (its app store) and Google Play Billing service into an illegal monopoly. For a bit of backstory, if you aren't someone who keeps up with this stuff, this drama can be traced all the way back to...

Google TV’s Live Tab Gets New Local News, Recents Categories

Tim December 12, 2023 1

Google has been upgrading Google TV-powered devices over the course of 2023. In an announcement/recap of sorts, Google highlights what's been going on with Google TV, as well as what's new this month. The big changes in 2023 include improved speed and storage,...

Mobvoi Says It is Finally Updating Old Watches to Wear OS 3, Which is Years Old

Kellen December 12, 2023 9

Google announced Wear OS 4 as the new version of its wearable platform at Google I/O in May of this year. They then finalized the build and let it ship first on Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 line in July before letting Samsung update its Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 4...

Private Space, Google’s Own Secure Folder, Looks Pretty Sweet

Tim December 12, 2023 6

For years, Samsung has had Secure Folder, a feature that allows Galaxy device owners to hide and protect selected apps from outside parties. It's a feature that many non-Galaxy phone owners have wanted, and in a bit of happy news to end 2023, it appears that a...

Want to Edit Sent Google Messages? Google Might Soon Let You

Kellen December 12, 2023 4

I can't recall the exact moment it happened - probably during the early days of Twitter - but the initial cries for editable Tweets seemed to quickly move their way toward regular messaging platforms. People were typing faster than ever or autocorrect had...

Google Releases Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 7 Updates for December (Updated)

Kellen December 11, 2023 33

When Google released the big December update for Pixel devices last week, they only announced a single build number for all supported phones, foldables, and tablets. We assumed that meant they were down to a single build for this update rather than various...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 33

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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Here’s the Nothing Phone 4a

Kellen February 23, 2026 33

Nothing is preparing to fully reveal the Nothing Phone 4a on March 5, so the teasing of this next device is reaching new...

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

Kellen February 18, 2026 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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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