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Google Photos Update Adds New Memories Tab and a Bunch of Features

Kellen August 15, 2023 5

Google knows how much we all appreciate the Memories they send us on a daily basis about past trips or life events. In fact, their numbers show that 500 million people use the Memories feature in Google Photos each month - we all clearly love the Memories they...

Verizon’s 5G Network Gets More C-Band Access, Should Boost Your Speeds Immediately

Kellen August 15, 2023 23

When Verizon spent all of those billions back in March 2021 to acquire C-band spectrum to try and catch-up to T-Mobile's huge lead in the mid-band 5G spectrum race, they were hoping to deploy it all by the end of 2023. Throughout much of 2022 and 2023, they've...

You Didn’t Miss Out on Great Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Watch 6 Deals

Kellen August 14, 2023 4

For the most part, it's OK that you didn't take advantage of the pre-order deals Samsung offered for its new line-up of devices. If the time wasn't right then and is now, you can still save a ton of money on the Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy...

Telegram Stories Launch for All, No Premium Subscription Required

Kellen August 14, 2023 4

Almost a month ago now, Telegram unwrapped a Stories feature for premium users that tried to take one of Instagram's most popular feature and embed it within a messaging app. That Stories feature is now available for everyone in an update released to celebrate...

Here’s the Pixel Watch 2 at the FCC

Kellen August 12, 2023 9

Stepping closer and closer to the potential launch of a new device typically means a stop first through the FCC to make sure all is well. The Google Pixel Watch 2 did that today of all days, showing itself in a couple of variants that include LTE and/or WiFi....

One UI 6 Beta Update: Full List of Official Changes

Kellen August 12, 2023 4

Wow, there is a lot that is new in the One UI 6 Beta update that Samsung pushed out to the Galaxy S23 series. In many years, we look at the list of changes and wonder if there is anything included to get excited about, but that is not the case for Android 14....

Pixel 8 Promo Video Leaks Audio Magic Eraser, Blue Device Color

Kellen August 11, 2023 22

Assuming Google follows previous release schedules, we should see the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro arrive in October of this year. Because the Pixel 8 series is a Google-made product, we should know everything about them before we get anywhere close to there. An...

Samsung One UI 6 Beta is Truly, For Real, Available Now on Galaxy S23 – How to Install

Kellen August 11, 2023 14

There were a couple of hiccups in the launch there, but the official One UI 6 Beta has arrived from Samsung for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra. If you own any of the Galaxy S23 series devices and live in the United States, Germany, or South...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 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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