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OnePlus Pad Pricing Revealed at $479, Accessories Coming Too

Kellen April 25, 2023 8

The OnePlus Pad price was revealed this morning, along with clearer release dates, pre-order periods, early bonus offers, and pricing for accessories. We also know where we'll be able to buy OnePlus' first tablet, assuming the price fits your budget and the...

Google Authenticator Adds Google Account Synchronization

Kellen April 24, 2023 25

Google Authenticator is such an important Google service that not nearly enough people probably take advantage of. In a time of growing 2-factor authentication (2FA) adoption where folks are realizing that having text message as the 2nd form of verification...

T-Mobile’s New Go5G Plans are Live: Should You Switch From Magenta?

Kellen April 24, 2023 22

T-Mobile introduced new Go5G wireless plans last week and have since pushed them live for those interested in making the switch to the newest of the new plan. The question is - should you switch to Go5G plan or stay with Magenta? We talked in detail about each...

Verizon Pixel 6 Phones Still Waiting on That April Update

Kellen April 24, 2023 32

The timing of release for Google Pixel updates is anyone's guess at this point. It's starting to look like the first-Monday schedule that Google has used for so many years is on the way out and has been replaced by a multi-Monday cadence depending on carrier,...

Here’s the Google Pixel Fold Doing Its Folding Thing

Kellen April 22, 2023 29

The Google Pixel Fold is rumored to be showing up at Google I/O with a release date about a month later. I'm still not sure I'm fully convinced of the timing of the launch, but don't be surprised if Google tells us a lot about its first foldable in a couple of...

Google Messages Stable Gets Encryption in Group Chats

Kellen April 21, 2023 5

Since we all love encryption and sending messages, there's big news to know about in the world of Google Messages. After first rolling out encryption to group chats in the beta version of Google Messages, folks on stable are apparently now seeing that same...

Google Pixel Tablet Makes Early Appearance at Design Exhibit

Kellen April 21, 2023 15

Because there is a really good chance that we'll learn everything about the Pixel Tablet at Google I/O in a couple of weeks, the leaks are bound to increase before then. And when we talk about leaks, we can even include those in a somewhat official capacity...

Telegram Gets Custom Wallpapers, Shareable Folders, and More

Kellen April 21, 2023 1

Folks, we've got a big time Friday update on the Telegram - I count at least 6 changes worth talking about, if not more. And because this is Telegram, we all get the update at the same time (today) instead of through that frustratingly slow rollout schedule...

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 Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 1

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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