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Samsung July Updates Arrive for Galaxy S20 Series

Kellen July 20, 2023 8

Owning a Samsung Galaxy phone means the bonus of getting monthly updates to address security issues, fix bugs, and deliver new features. For the month of July, Samsung's best phones are starting to see fresh software, including the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy...

YouTube Premium Individual Plans Get a Price Increase

Kellen July 20, 2023 37

It's a Thursday, so a subscription streaming service is increasing prices. A couple of days ago it was Peacock - now it's YouTube. Yes, YouTube Premium is seeing another increase in price, only this time it's for individual plans. Oh, YouTube Music Premium is...

Pokemon Sleep App Now Available on Android and iOS

Kellen July 19, 2023 1

A new Pokemon app hit the Google Play Store today and it really wants you to get better sleep. Called Pokemon Sleep, this app brings the world of Pokemon into your bed to try and gamify your sleep on some level. It also might just add another layer of Pokemon...

WhatsApp Officially Lands on Wear OS Watches

Kellen July 19, 2023 3

We talked moments ago about new app experiences coming to Samsung's Galaxy Watch line, including an app that'll let you take the temperature of your food. We also mentioned that WhatsApp was supposed to freed itself from beta and officially launch on Wear OS -...

Samsung Wallet and Thermo Check Coming to Galaxy Watches

Kellen July 19, 2023 1

With only a few days to go until Samsung shows off its new Galaxy Watch 6 line, the company is starting to announce related items that'll tie the whole situation together. They do this often before a big Unpacked event, so this isn't something new. These are...

Google Gives Nearby Share for Windows a Full Launch, New Features

Kellen July 19, 2023 8

When Google released a Nearby Share client in beta for Windows back in April of this year as way to easily transfer files and photos from Android device to computer, we pointed out how awesome it was then. If for some reason you were scared to take it for a...

Galaxy Watch 6 Specs Leak: New Chip, Bigger Batteries

Kellen July 19, 2023 8

Ready to learn all of the details about the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic? Thanks to yet another leak, we have a pretty solid list of specs for each watch that show some improvements and also a lot of the same. Don't take that as me complaining...

Samsung Says New Foldables are Lighter, Thinner, and More Durable

Kellen July 19, 2023 8

If someone were to ask me what needs to change in the foldables space in order to make them the type of device for everyone to consider, I'd probably point to two things: price and weight. For both types of foldables, the flip phones and the phone-to-tablets,...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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