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T-Mobile’s 5G Network Wants to Send You 3.3Gbps Speeds

Kellen July 26, 2023 10

Downloading something at multi-gigabit speeds on your phone is probably an unnecessary feat that we also absolutely need. We're still nerds on some level and doing things at faster and faster speeds will never get old. We have fully convinced ourselves that "...

Devices With Larger Screens Get Improved Google Play Experience

Tim July 26, 2023 1

The Android Developers team took the time this week to introduce changes they are making to Google Play specifically for devices with larger screens. We're talking devices like the Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, or the new Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. With the changes,...

Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 Official, Available Starting August 11 for $999 and $1799

Tim July 26, 2023 49

Samsung's new foldables are now official, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Both devices are now up for pre-order on Samsung's website, with general availability set to begin August 11. Priced starting at $999, one of Galaxy Z Flip 5's major...

Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic Official, Available Starting August 11 for $299 and $399

Kellen July 26, 2023 11

The new Samsung Galaxy Watch series is official as the Galaxy Watch 6. Samsung announced two variants of its Watch 6 at an Unpacked event in South Korea today, giving us all of the details, including specs, price, features, and release date. Here's everything...

Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5 Specs [Official]

Tim July 26, 2023 5

With the phones now completely official, we have the entire spec sheet for both the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. If either of these devices are on your radar, you should know what they're packing, so let's go over the basics. Pre-Order: Galaxy Z Flip 5...

Galaxy Tab S9 Series Official, Available August 11 Starting at $799

Kellen July 26, 2023 6

Most of the focus of the day may be on the Galaxy Fold 5 and Galaxy Flip 5, with a little side eye on the Galaxy Watch 6 series, but there is another important product release from Samsung to talk about - the Galaxy Tab S9 series. Yep, Samsung announced...

Google Play Games on PC Expands to New Regions, More PCs

Kellen July 25, 2023 2

Following an expansion earlier this year, Google Play Games for PC is once again headed to new regions. Google is also making it available on more PCs, adding new games, and letting gamers setup custom keyboard keys for gameplay controls. The expansion of...

Hestia Project Turns Your Phone Into a Smart Telescope

Tim July 25, 2023 2

Vaonis, a company that has been dedicated to making the cosmos accessible by all since we first covered them in 2020, introduced its latest project this week. Called Hestia and currently up on Kickstarter (and already fully funded), the product essentially...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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