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Internet Reacts to Pixel Fold

Tim May 5, 2023 22

Google surprised a lot of people yesterday, releasing an official video that showcases the Pixel Fold and its hardware. As all things tend to do these days, it split the internet in half, which is very fitting considering this is a foldable device after all....

5 Things I Miss About My Pixel 7 After Switching to the Galaxy S23

Kellen May 4, 2023 32

I heaped a whole bunch of praise on the Galaxy S23 the other day, calling it "my happy little phone." And it really is a happy little guy that has taken over as my phone of choice at the moment because of its size, incredible battery life, solid camera, and...

Android 13 QPR3 Beta 3.1 Update is Here for Pixel Phones

Kellen May 4, 2023 1

A new Android 13 Beta update is here for Google's line of Pixel phones from the Pixel 4a up through the Pixel 7 Pro. The update arrives as Android 13 QPR3 Beta 3.1 and aims to fix several bugs only a couple of weeks since Beta 3 dropped. Google is addressing "...

Here’s the Pixel Fold!

Tim May 4, 2023 65

Google is celebrating May 4 in a very special way -- by officially unveiling the Pixel Fold smartphone, now set to be completely detailed on May 10 at Google I/O. Google released the below video, giving us a very good look at the device from all sorts of...

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...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 1

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 1

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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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