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How to Watch Google I/O 2023 Opening Keynote (10AM PT)

Kellen May 10, 2023 21

Google I/O kicks off this morning with a lengthy couple of keynotes from Google. All of it is live streamed, so you can tune in from the comfort of your own office or sauna or dressing room or car or wherever. The first keynote to pay attention to is the 2-...

Samsung Will Drop $200 Off a Galaxy S23 If You Trade Any Galaxy Phone

Kellen May 9, 2023 12

Mother's Day is days away and the Samsung deals are there to turn you into the greatest child ever. A Galaxy S23 or Galaxy S23+ would be a pretty wild present, which Samsung has made more approachable by giving you $200 off if you trade-in just about anything...

Mobvoi Wants You to Know That It is Still Working on Wear OS 3 Updates

Kellen May 9, 2023 4

There was a time in the world of Wear OS where all we could think about was when devices not made by Samsung would receive the significant upgrade to Wear OS 3. Our main focus for a good chunk of last year was targeted at Fossil, because they were arguably for...

Tuesday Poll: What Upcoming Pixel Device Are You Most Excited For?

Tim May 9, 2023 39

Google's 2023 hardware roadmap is packed. We have the Pixel 7a inbound, Pixel Fold right around the corner, Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, plus reports indicating we have the Pixel Watch 2 now also set for launch later this year. Did I also mention Google has a...

Verizon Sends “Major” 5G Upgrades to 20 New Cities

Kellen May 9, 2023 8

US wireless carriers made such a goofy decision years ago to specify which type of 5G you were on at any given time. It added unnecessary complexity and was likely initially created as a way to try and act like they were keeping up with competitors who were...

OnePlus Pad Now Up for Order, Priced at $479

Tim May 9, 2023 6

OnePlus Pad is now available for order to US buyers. Priced at $479, the experience we got from this tablet is quite solid, with the battery and hardware size sticking out to us as major positives. Review: OnePlus Pad - Incredible Size, Solid First Attempt For...

Walmart’s New Onn 4K Google TV Unit is $19.88 and Available

Kellen May 8, 2023 9

If the Google-branded Google TV units at $29.99 and $49.99 weren't within the budget or maybe you didn't like their remotes, Walmart has a new option that could be very appealing. The retailer's new Onn. Google TV 4K streaming unit is now available and it...

Samsung May Updates Arrive on Galaxy Flip 4, Fold 4

Kellen May 8, 2023 3

The month of May is in full swing and Google was right on time with its new monthly updates for Pixel phones for the first time in a couple of releases. Samsung isn't far behind Google and is now pushing May updates to the Galaxy Flip 4 and Galaxy Fold 4. The...

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 3

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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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