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How’s Android 14 Beta 2 Treating You?

Tim May 12, 2023 14

Beta 2 for Android 14 launched this week for Pixel phones and a handful of devices from other OEMs. This should be a relatively stable build of the upcoming Android OS, so we'd love to get a bit of feedback from anyone who has it fired up already. Glancing...

New Google Home App Begins Rolling Out to All

Tim May 12, 2023 5

It was last October when Google first showcased the new Google Home experience. Then in November, a program was opened for users to test Google's update and there it stayed for months. This week, Google appears happy with where the app is and is indeed...

Pixel Fold Deals are Scarce, But Google Fi Will Slash at Least $700 Off

Kellen May 11, 2023 11

The Pixel Fold is expensive, there's no getting around that. Like Samsung's Galaxy Fold series, a big foldable that goes from phone to tablet costs a lot of money to make and that in turn means a lot of money will be required to buy. So we're all looking for a...

Thursday Question: What New Pixel Devices are You Ordering?

Tim May 11, 2023 70

We have three new Pixel devices up for order or pre-order on the Google Store this week, thanks to the launch of the Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold. With all three of these devices up for order, we'd love to see a show of hands of who intends on...

Pixel 7a at $499 is Solid, But There are Deals Already

Kellen May 11, 2023 7

OK, the Google Pixel 7a was announced yesterday by Google and then immediately made available from the Google Store, Best Buy, and carriers. At $499, it's a decently priced phone that probably punches above its price. Like, this thing made the regular Pixel 7...

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra - Best Black Friday Deal

Samsung Discover is Almost Here to Discount All the Samsung Stuff

Kellen May 11, 2023 7

Samsung Discover deals are almost here and we've been told that it is one of their biggest sale moments of the year. Whether it is or not is up for debate, but what I know is that there are some really good deals to be had, including a kickoff "deal of the day...

Sony’s Xperia 1 V Costs $1399, Doesn’t Launch Six Months From Now

Tim May 11, 2023 17

Sony announced the Xperia 1 V this week, its flagship device for 2023. Honestly, flagship almost feels like an understatement for this device, as its packed with an incredible list of specs, very enticing camera system, along with a price that is typical Sony....

First Pixel 7a Factory Images are Here

Kellen May 11, 2023

The launch of a new Google phone typically means we see it join its other family members in having factory image and OTA files available. That happened quite quickly yesterday, within a few hours of Google fully announcing the Pixel 7a and then letting you buy...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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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