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What are the Best Android Apps and Games? Time to Vote for Them

Kellen November 1, 2023 5

Google opened up voting this week for the best apps, games, and books on Google Play. The idea is to let users choose from a small list of the top of each category to then share the final results later this year. You have two weeks to vote, so make sure you...

The Apple Watch Almost Came to Android, But You Know Why It Didn’t

Kellen November 1, 2023 27

This seems like a pattern emerging for reasons I'm not quite sure of, but in recent years, we learn regularly of Apple projects that might have roped in the billions of Android users across the globe, only to find out that Apple nixed the idea at the last...

Google Messages for Web Gets Google Account Sign-in Update

Tim November 1, 2023 6

Google Messages for Web users are beginning to see a new Google Accounts sign-in option, making the flow of linking and managing the Messages for Web experience so much more enjoyable. Previously, a user would head to messages.google.com and see a QR code...

Verizon’s Visible Now Lets Android Users Try For Free For 15 Days

Kellen November 1, 2023 7

The era of free wireless service trials is one we truly appreciate, as competition from the traditional wireless carriers has stagnated. There are other players in the space, mostly of the prepaid variety, many of which that can save you money over service...

Nothing Phone 2 Gets Nothing OS 2.0.4 Update With Photos Widget, October Patch

Tim October 31, 2023 1

Nothing is beginning to ship its Nothing OS 2.0.4 update to Nothing Phone 2 owners this week. Inside, you'll find a few new features, such a new Photos widget, but mostly the update brings an assortment of bug fixes and general improvements. Some of the...

Chrome on iOS Lets You Choose Top or Bottom Address Bar

Kellen October 31, 2023 12

There was a brief moment in 2017 when we thought Google had decided to move the address bar in Chrome on Android to the bottom of the app, making it easier to reach on all of the massive phones we had adopted into our lives. The change was referred to as "...

Samsung’s Auto Blocker Protects From World’s Maliciousness

Tim October 31, 2023 2

Samsung is detailing Auto Blocker this week, a new security-centric feature that will be available to owners of Galaxy devices running One UI 6 (aka Android 14). This is good timing as it's now official that One UI 6 is rolling out to European owners and will...

If You Saw Pink on Your Pixel 8 Pro Display, It’ll Be Fixed Soon

Kellen October 31, 2023 3

When in low light situations, mostly when the always-on display was active, some Pixel 8 Pro owners have been noticing a pinkish tint to their displays. I have some good news if this was happening to you - your phone isn't faulty and it'll be fixed with an...

Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 3

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 5

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 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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