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New Google Camera 9.0 for Pixel Phones Shows Up With New UI

Kellen September 11, 2023 4

A few weeks back, the Google Camera app from the upcoming Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro made its first appearance with a new UI and modes, leaving us wondering how long it might be before the rest of Google's Pixel line-up would see it. This week, a Google Camera 9....

Samsung Smacks $1,100 Off Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, Doubles Storage Again

Kellen September 11, 2023 9

Samsung Discover week is upon us and that means deals for all of Samsung's fanciest things. We already shared that solid Galaxy Z Fold 5 deal over the weekend, but as the week officially kicks off, we now have a Galaxy Tab S9 series promo worth a look if you...

Samsung Slaps $1,200 Off Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Upgrades Storage

Kellen September 10, 2023 17

The savings never seem to quit from Samsung in the weeks (or months) following a big phone release. Their new Galaxy Z Fold 5 has had a couple of really great promos since launching in July, but I've got a new deal for you today that potentially tops them all....

Google’s New Pixel Watch 2 Teaser Shows Off All the Changes

Kellen September 8, 2023 19

Google spent a good chunk of yesterday showing off the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, with the tiniest tease of the Pixel Watch 2. Today, they've come back with a longer spotlight on their new watch and we've tried to grab all of the new details here. In the short...

Is This Remote for the New Chromecast With Google TV?

Tim September 8, 2023 7

It was back in January when we learned that Google was working what appeared to be a new Chromecast With Google TV device. Since then, we heard very little, which was odd when Google I/O came and went this past May. Now it's September and we're finally...

Samsung Sends One UI 5.1.1 Updates to Galaxy S20 Series (Updated)

Kellen September 8, 2023 21

Samsung phone owners, the August update is starting to rollout to the massive list of devices that Samsung supports. Since we're now talking about 5 years worth of updates for many phones, this list isn't going to shrink any time soon. In fact, it is mostly...

Google’s Pixel 8 is My Next

Tim September 7, 2023 51

Let me walk you through what my year in smartphone usage has been like. The year started off pretty sweet with the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Great phone with amazing cameras. I used that device as my daily phone up until the Galaxy Z Fold 5, which has become my new...

And Here’s the Pixel 8 Compared to the Pixel 8 Pro

Kellen September 7, 2023 38

You may still be watching the teaser for the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2 that Google released moments ago, and that's fine because it's fun. We'd now like to turn your attention to yet another video from Google, one that shows off both phones (...

Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 38

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 38

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025 38

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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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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