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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...

Philips Hue Lights Getting Brightness Balancer, More Motion Sensor Time Slots

Tim June 20, 2023 1

New features are headed to the Philips Hue app and Hue Bridge later this year (Q3). All you Hue disciples, listen up. Announced this week, a new Brightness Balancer will be made available to Hue bulbs, allowing users to tweak the relative brightness of...

AT&T Can Get You a Pixel Fold for Half Price, No Trade-in Required

Tim June 20, 2023 10

For those who may still be on the fence when it comes to dropping $1,799 on a Pixel Fold, fear not, that means you have a brain that is operating well. It's a very expensive device, but thankfully, there are carriers and retailers out there looking to bring...

Galaxy S22 Series Gets June Patch, Couple LG Phones Get May’s

Tim June 19, 2023 4

Fresh software builds are rolling out to select devices this week, with the Galaxy S22 series from Samsung getting the June patch and LG's Velvet and V60 phones are receiving the May patch. Below you'll find the updated build numbers. The changelogs aren't too...

Nearly All of Samsung’s 2023 Galaxy Lineup in One Photo (Updated)

Tim June 19, 2023 6

Update: Samsung has requested that the leaked images be removed. However, if you'd like to see them, the originals are still live on Twitter. More marketing images for Samsung's upcoming lineup of Galaxy devices have hit the web, detailing pretty much...

Smaller Pixel 8 Offers 120Hz Display, Pixel 8 Pro Way Brighter

Tim June 19, 2023 35

Great news over the weekend for Google fans looking to buy the upcoming Pixel 8 and/or Pixel 8 Pro. Display specifications have hit the web for both devices, building on top of the information we have previously learned. Via an inside source at Google of...

Here’s the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Its Big Cover Display (Updated)

Tim June 16, 2023 16

Update: Following a request from Samsung, we have removed the leaked image. Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic images not enough for you? Well, here's something a bit more intriguing. It's the Galaxy Z Flip 5, along with what looks like a much enlarged cover...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 16

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 16

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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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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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