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Gboard Getting AI Stickers, AI Proofreading, and Enhanced Handwriting

Tim August 10, 2023 4

Code diggers are diving into the latest version of Gboard and discovering unannounced features that appear to be getting prepped for future release. We're talking AI-powered stickers, an entirely new AI-powered Proofreading feature, and a whole lot else. As...

Official: One UI 6 (Android 14) Beta Released for Galaxy S23 Lineup (Updated x2)

Tim August 10, 2023 16

Update 8/11 (7:36am PT): It's officially available after a couple of delays. Go grab it! Update (10:26am PT): Samsung states that it has shifted the release for One UI 6. We'll update you as we learn more. Samsung made the One UI 6 beta official for Galaxy S23...

Last Chance: You Should Pre-Order the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

Tim August 9, 2023 22

I've been using the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (43mm) for the past week and absolutely love it. I promise, the review is coming soon. In the meantime, it's our recommendation to you that you pre-order this device, especially if you're in the market for a new Wear...

Galaxy S24 Ultra Telephoto Camera Reported to Receive Major Upgrade

Tim August 9, 2023 8

If the latest Galaxy S24 Ultra rumor proves to be accurate, owners who love the zoom function on their Samsung device are in for a treat. Currently, the Galaxy S23 Ultra features a 10MP telephoto camera, capable of 3x optical zoom. According to well-known...

Solana’s Crypto Phone Gets Major Price Slash to $599

Tim August 9, 2023 8

A little over a year ago, Solana announced its $1,000 crypto phone called Saga. We were initially very excited for this device, as it was thought that the company was going to build what could have been a follow up to the original Essential Phone. That's not...

RootMetrics: All US Carriers Great, But T-Mobile Fastest

Tim August 9, 2023 20

RootMetrics released two reports this week: US State of the Mobile Union and State of 5G in the US. The takeaway? If you're a mobile customer in the US, especially in a metropolitan area and regardless of which carrier you pay each month, you're living the...

All RCS Conversations in Google Messages, Including Group Chats, Now End-to-End Encrypted

Tim August 8, 2023 11

Google detailed this morning that as of this week, all RCS conversations inside of Google Messages, including group chats (first launched in beta earlier this year), are now end-to-end encrypted. That means the texts between you and your friends are private,...

DEAL: Snag a Pixel Watch Up to $80 Off

Tim August 8, 2023 6

Pixel Watch, easily my favorite Android-related device released in 2022, is currently on sale. For those not in need of the LTE model, you can snag the WiFi option for just $289, which is $60 off the usual price. Need the LTE? Your new watch is $80 off,...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 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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