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Pixel Tablet: The First Things You Need to Do and Know

Kellen June 21, 2023 53

I returned late last night from a much-needed vacation only to find that Google's new Pixel Tablet had arrived and was begging to be setup in my office. So rather than catch-up on news from the past week, I decided to do just that in order to get this review...

More Galaxy Devices Get June Security Patch

Tim June 21, 2023 2

Another group of Samsung devices are receiving the June security patch. This week, we're see six devices, dating back to the Galaxy S20 FE and Note 20 lineup. Besides the patch, we're not seeing anything else listed inside of the changelog. That goes for all...

Amazon’s Prime Day Returns July 11 & 12

Tim June 21, 2023 2

Amazon's Prime Day, a two-day event where saving tons of money is the main objective, returns on July 11 & 12. Like past years, Amazon says that new deals will drop every 30 minutes which helps to up the excitement around certain items, then customers will...

OnePlus Pad Gets Cellular Data Sharing Feature in OxygenOS 13.1 Update

Kellen June 21, 2023 3

When OnePlus first showed off the OnePlus Pad, one of its headline features involved sharing the data connection of a phone with the tablet to give you data on a bigger screen no matter your location. At launch, that data sharing feature wasn't quite ready,...

Prepare for Battle: Study Finds Android to be Much More Intuitive Than iOS

Tim June 21, 2023 34

A headline like this has no business existing in 2023. I'd like to think we've come a long way from battling it out in comments sections over Android vs. iOS nonsense, but so long as people continue to find this stuff interesting, I suppose we're doomed to...

Google Rolling Out Tardy Pixel June Updates

Tim June 20, 2023 40

Certain Pixel device owners may have spotted that their device wasn't updated to the latest June patch along with others this month. It's a case we've seen happen before, but now for some good news. For those who were missing the update, it appears Google is...

First Pixel Tablet Factory Images Arrive

Tim June 20, 2023 5

Today is Pixel Tablet day, and with that news, Google has released the first factory images and OTA builds. While this news may only matter to a small group, you still love to see it. A factory image helps you restore your device to an original state should...

Spotify for Desktop Gets UI Makeover

Tim June 20, 2023 3

Rolling out starting today, Spotify has a revamped UI for its desktop platform users. Inside the update, you'll find your Library of tunes situated on the left-hand side of the app for quick access to your favorite tracks, plus a Now Playing tab over on the...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 3

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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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