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Brilliant’s New Smart Home Control Panel is Perfect for Apartments

Tim August 23, 2023 7

Brilliant, a company that's been producing smart home-related goods for nearly 10 years now, introduced a new gadget this week designed to turn your apartment into a smart apartment. I cringe saying that, but it's actually pretty sweet. Let me explain....

Google Settings on Android Get a “Recommended” Makeover

Kellen August 23, 2023 3

The "Google" section in your Android settings page is getting a makeover over night, without any sort of announcement from Google. Not that we needed one, but the new UI appears to be widely rolled out and can be accessed by you right away, potentially on any...

Nothing Phone 2 Gets OS 2.0.2a Update Bringing More Camera Improvements

Tim August 22, 2023 2

Nothing detailed yet another update for Nothing Phone 2, again focusing primarily on improving the rear cameras. This phone got another big camera update earlier this month. Nice. Nothing notes that once you update to Nothing OS 2.0.2a, you'll find improved...

First Look at Android’s Native eSIM Transfer Tool

Tim August 22, 2023 18

Earlier this year, Google announced that it was building a native eSIM transfer tool for Android devices. This tool would allow for the quick and easy transfer of an eSIM from one device to another, a process that can sometimes be slightly irritating. This...

Zenfone 10 Pre-Orders Go Live in US

Kellen August 22, 2023 14

The ASUS Zenfone 10 is almost ready for you as the smallish power-house Android phone that wants to be a proper alternative for those looking to leave the world of massive devices. Pre-orders are open with prices starting at $699. For those who missed the...

Google Photos Gets Updated Editor on the Web

Kellen August 22, 2023 3

The big web editor update for Google Photos that was promised a couple of months ago is now widely available it seems. When opening Google Photos on the web and accessing one of your photos, you should be prompted with a little blue notice in the top right...

DEAL: Pixel Buds Pro Down to Black Friday Pricing ($60 Off)

Tim August 21, 2023 4

Last year's Black Friday had the Pixel Buds Pro down to a sweet price of $132. Currently on the Google Store and on Amazon, the price is down to $139. That means it's basically Black Friday in mid-August, which isn't bad at all. Read: Our Pixel Buds Pro review...

T-Mobile Intros Go5G Next Plan With Guaranteed Device Upgrades Every Year

Tim August 21, 2023 10

T-Mobile introduced a new plan this week, Go5G Next, aimed directly at people who are looking to upgrade their device yearly. With this plan, when a customer is on a device payment plan (also known as "EIP" or equipment installment plan) and reaches the...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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