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Galaxy Watches Get One UI 5 Update With Sleep Tracking Upgrades, More

Tim May 4, 2023 7

Samsung announced One UI 5 for three lines of its Galaxy smartwatches this morning -- the Galaxy Watch 4 lineup, Galaxy Watch 5, and the upcoming Galaxy Watch 6 (unconfirmed name) lineup. Inside, users will find a suite of upgraded and new features, all of...

Google Messages Update Causing Crashes on Android 14

Kellen May 3, 2023 7

The current Android 14 Beta and a recent Google Messages update are not working together at the moment. If you have run into issues with Messages crashing over and over again, you are not alone, but you also have some fixes to try. A couple of readers...

OnePlus Pad Review: Incredible Size, Solid First Attempt

Kellen May 3, 2023 27

When I first heard rumors of OnePlus making a tablet, I couldn't help but wonder, why? I say that because the tablet world seems so dominated by Apple, who essentially makes the default tablet, that I wasn't sure it was worth it for anyone else to give it a...

DEAL: Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 5 Lineups Discounted Up to $80

Tim May 3, 2023 1

For a limited time at Best Buy, buyers can snag a select Galaxy Watch model at a discounted price, which is good news if you're looking to get Wear OS onto your wrist and already have a Galaxy smartphone to pair with it. To clarify, you don't need a Galaxy...

Google Pushes Passkeys to Bring End of Passwords

Kellen May 3, 2023 17

Google has taken a major step today towards a future without passwords. Your Google Account can now use passkeys instead of passwords to login to stuff. Since these should be "more convenient and safe" than traditional passwords, try to contain your excitement...

Nothing Phone 2 Arrives This Summer. It’s Premium.

Tim May 3, 2023 13

Nothing Phone 2, proclaimed to be "premium" countless times, is now officially penned in to arrive this summer in the US. In a tweet posted early this morning, the first word states, "Premium." In January, Nothing's Carl Pei had an interview and if there was a...

Your Google TV Just Got a Nice Performance and Storage Boost

Tim May 2, 2023 20

Google announced today a boost for both storage and performance on Google TV devices, resulting in what should be an improved overall experience for users. On the storage side, Google is introducing new ways to reduce the amount of storage space used on Google...

Laya’s Horizon, Your New Mobile Addiction, Now Available on Android and iOS

Tim May 2, 2023 4

Laya's Horizon, what I'm calling your new mobile game addiction, is now available for download onto Android and iOS devices. In this title, you fly around what feels like an open island world, racing others and completing tasks. Compared to past Snowman titles...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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