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Are You Loyal to a Smartphone Brand, Like Google or Samsung?

Kellen May 19, 2023 93

A little over a week ago, a survey made the rounds that showcased smartphone brand loyalty for Apple, Samsung, and Google. For Apple and Samsung, the results painted the picture of a couple of companies whose users are happy and plan to buy another of their...

Samsung Galaxy May Updates Continue: Galaxy S23, S22, Fold 3 and More

Kellen May 19, 2023 3

For those keeping track of Samsung's May update schedule, we've got a big update for you today. At this point in the month, with more than a week still to go, Samsung has pretty much touched all of their still-supported Galaxy phones with the newest Android...

Nothing Phone (2) has a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Chip

Kellen May 18, 2023 29

The new Nothing Phone (2) will arrive this summer and it will be powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip. Nothing founder Carl Pei confirmed the news in a series of Tweets, noting that this means a "clear" upgrade from Phone (1). We first learned that Nothing...

Google’s Pixel 7a is $50 Off in First Discount (Updated)

Kellen May 18, 2023 6

We remind you of this often, but the newest device launch from Google is yet another example of why you should never pay full price for Google gadgets. The Pixel 7a has only been out for a single week and it is already on sale. The first Pixel 7a deal comes as...

YouTube Will Start Serving Ads When You Hit ‘Pause’ on Your TV

Tim May 18, 2023 26

YouTube wants advertisers to be better storytellers. To help with this, the video-sharing platform is introducing non-skippable 30 second ads for viewers on CTV (connected TV), which should allow for a brand to better explain why you may need their product. On...

Verizon’s New MyPlan Plans are Live: Should You Switch to Unlimited Plus?

Kellen May 18, 2023 7

The new myPlan unlimited options from Verizon are live and available starting today. After first announcing them earlier in the week as the type of plan that lets customers "get exactly what you want" and to "only pay for what you need," we now know all of the...

Watch: Pixel 8 Pro Has Body Temperature Sensor for Some Reason (Updated)

Tim May 18, 2023 48

We still have a bit to go before Google officially unveils the Pixel 8 lineup, but thanks to the internet, we continue to learn more about these phones with each passing day. The latest intel we've learned is about the inclusion of a new sensor on the rear of...

Pixel 6’s May Update on Verizon is Finally Here

Kellen May 17, 2023 8

When Google released the May Android update for Pixel phones on the first day of May, we were pleased at the timing after a couple of months where it was anyone's guess when their Pixel 7 or Pixel 5 or Pixel 4a might see an update. They told us at the time...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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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