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Pixel Watch Picks Up Google’s At a Glance From Phones

Kellen June 14, 2023 2

The "At a Glance" widget that Google refuses to let me remove on Pixel phones has made its way to the Pixel Watch, it seems. Only with this addition, Google isn't force-feeding it onto your watch and is instead letting you decide if you want to use it or not....

Galaxy Watch Devices Getting Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification

Tim June 14, 2023 1

Samsung announced today that later this summer, its new line of Galaxy Watch smartwatches will feature Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications (IHRN). Following that launch, it will be made available to additional One UI 5-powered Galaxy Watches, dating back to...

Pixel Watch 2 Gets Codenames Revealed

Tim June 13, 2023 12

Leading up to the Pixel Watch 2 unveiling, which should be alongside the new line of Pixel 8 smartphones, we still have yet to see the new device. For Google, that's impressive, who usually has their hardware leaked on the early side of the calendar....

Android 13 Beta Program Comes to a Close With Android 14 Next

Kellen June 13, 2023 2

The big June Pixel Feature Drop update that is rolling out today is more than just an update that provides new features for you to play with. This update also brings Android 13 QPR3 Beta to a stable point for all to have and marks the end of the Android 13...

Google Has Over 30 Bug Fixes In June Pixel Update

Tim June 13, 2023 11

June's Pixel Feature Drop has arrived, and alongside it, Google has released a massive list of bug fixes for its Pixel line of phones. In total, there are over 30 fixes for Pixel, with a few of the highlights being improved Bluetooth stability (always good),...

June 2023 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Phones

Kellen June 13, 2023 127

The June Google Pixel update is here, and yes, it is also the June Pixel Feature Drop and a Quarterly Platform Release (QPR) that so many have been beta testing. This is a large update that not only includes tons of bug fixes, there is a good list of new...

Fitbit Devices Get Daily Readiness Score, New Watch Faces, More

Tim June 13, 2023 1

Fitbit is getting in on the Feature Drop excitement this week, announcing many new things for its line of fitness devices. Not each device is getting the same features, but we've made it as clear as possible below on which device is getting what. Taking what...

6 New Goodies in the Pixel Watch June Feature Drop

Kellen June 13, 2023 3

The Pixel phone line isn't the only Google hardware product seeing a Feature Drop today. Google is also pushing several new features to the Pixel Watch that cover everything from blood oxygen tracking (!), the new Spotify app, heart rate alerts, and more....

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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