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Google’s Pixel Fold Stops Through the FCC For Fun

Kellen May 1, 2023 1

The Google Pixel Fold is incoming, folks. The leaks of it have hit another level and now we have the FCC listing to tell us that yes, we should prepare for Google's first foldable to arrive. In an FCC filing that dropped over the weekend for Google device...

Pixel Fold in Render Form Looks Pretty Great

Tim May 1, 2023 19

Last month, we got our first eyes-on with the Pixel Fold, and if we're being honest, we were hoping that the device showcased in that previous video was an early, early prototype. We say this because it didn't quite look as polished as a device reported to...

Here is Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro 5 and All of Its Details

Kellen April 29, 2023 10

Qualcomm announced its Snapdragon W5+ chipset for wearables almost a year ago and we have yet to see it in a watch. We were told at its reveal that Mobvoi would ship the first W5+ smartwatch within a few months, but we've now jumped 10 months into the future...

Verizon Pixel 6 Line Finally Gets Its April Update

Kellen April 28, 2023 11

Friday surprise! The Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a used on Verizon are now getting their April monthly update. We don't know the reason for the delay, but this is two months in a row that the Verizon-specific update has been delayed for all of the Pixel 6...

Ooh, the Pixel 7a in Coral Looks Cute

Kellen April 28, 2023 18

Once the Google Pixel 7a is announced, you'll probably be like, "Whoa, that hasn't been announced yet?" And you'll say that because you know the price, the specs, and what it looks like. You'll even know all 4 colors that Google plans to offer it in, thanks to...

Verizon Updates Galaxy S22 Family, Note 20, and Fold 2 With April Patch

Kellen April 28, 2023 4

To finish out the week (and maybe the month), Samsung and Verizon are pushing another wave of updates to a bunch of their best phones. The Galaxy S22 line, the Galaxy Fold 2, and the Galaxy Note 20 line are all seeing the April Android update. The Galaxy Tab...

OnePlus Pad Pre-Orders are Live: We Have Some First Impressions

Kellen April 28, 2023 7

The first tablet from OnePlus, the OnePlus Pad, is now up for pre-order if the device has already caught your eye and you want to be one of the first to own it. At $479, this is a pretty affordable option with a solid list of specs and accessories that could...

YouTube Music Gets Podcasts

Tim April 27, 2023 27

Google announced today that YouTube Music is now, officially, offering podcasts. Placed inside YouTube Music is a dedicated section for podcasts now, designed to be paired nicely with the existing podcast video experience on YouTube. When you enter the podcast...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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