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Pixel Fold in “Porcelain” Back in Stock, Free Pixel Watch Still Included

Kellen June 9, 2023 5

Last week, we took a fresh look at the pre-order situation for the Pixel Fold and discovered that it was going to be a long time before new orders would be fulfilled. If you didn't get in an early pre-order, you were going to be waiting a while to get Google's...

Google Play Books Gets a Fancy New Logo

Kellen June 9, 2023 2

I don't think I've opened Google Play Books in 7 or 8 years, but that streak has since ended, as I did so today to check out the new logo/icon that's rolling out. It is very much a modernized take on the old logo that still fits the app's long-running identity...

How Far We’ve Come: Two Camera Samples From Every Nexus and Pixel Phone

Tim June 9, 2023 29

Google's Pixel line of smartphones have become synonymous with good cameras. Someone asks for an Android phone recommendation and they want a good camera? You probably recommend the Pixels. At least, that's what Kellen and I do. However, I wouldn't say this...

The Galaxy S23 Series is Up to $200 Off Without Any Nonsense

Kellen June 9, 2023 7

The Galaxy S23 Series is borderline peak Android. It will be hard for phones to improve upon this line-up that includes the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra. The cameras are all insane. Performance is excellent. And the battery life is remarkably...

Pixel’s Amazing Emoji Wallpaper Sneaks Out Early

Kellen June 8, 2023 6

First revealed in an early build of Android 14 back in March before going official at Google I/O a few weeks ago, the upcoming Emoji Wallpaper for Pixel phones is one of the features we're most looking forward to for this year. We're a sucker for cute emoji,...

Reddit is Fun, Sync for Reddit to Shutdown Because of reddit API Changes

Kellen June 8, 2023 11

Today appears to be the day that all of the major 3rd party reddit apps have decided to announce that they will shutdown, thanks to new API pricing that reddit plans to introduce. We've already seen statements posted by Reddit is Fun, Sync for Reddit, and...

Google News is Getting a Fancy New Following Page

Kellen June 8, 2023 2

In a continued push to support local news publications, Google announced today that it is updating the Following tab within Google News. This refreshed tab features a more compact horizontal sources / interests / locations section, along with a list of...

Reminder: Your Google Assistant Reminders are Moving to Tasks

Kellen June 8, 2023 6

We already notified you about this change a week ago, even providing instructions on how to make the switch, but Google is now turning things up a notch - your Google Reminders are moving to Google Tasks and you can go ahead and setup everything right away. In...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 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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