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This Verizon Unlimited Plan Comparison Chart is Incredibly Helpful

Tim April 14, 2023 30

Verizon has a lot of Unlimited plans, and for many, it can be rather confusing to know what perks, benefits, and limitations each one has. Thankfully for us, there are people like reddit user maxypantsyo who go out of their way to make our lives a little...

Here’s Another Look at Pixel Tablet, This Time With Possible Privacy Switch

Tim April 14, 2023 13

We have seen the Pixel Tablet a few times already, even getting official looks at it straight from Google. However, we now have two new images to look at, and if accurate, the hardware has picked up an extra switch that's a bit intriguing. In the header image...

AI-Powered Bing Now Easily Accessible in SwiftKey Keyboard

Tim April 14, 2023 10

Microsoft announced this week that it has integrated and rolled out its AI-powered Bing service directly into the SwiftKey keyboard app for both Android and iOS. This puts the AI goodness that the tech world can't get enough of right at your little fingertips....

Google Chrome Gets “Tuned for Speed” on Android

Kellen April 13, 2023 4

We all want our internet experiences to be fast, right? Few things about accessing an online property are as frustrating as when that access leads to a slow page load, hang-up, or stutter. Speed. We like speed. When it comes to Chrome, Google understands that...

Galaxy S23 Ultra Catches the April Android Update

Kellen April 13, 2023 3

Since we are almost halfway through the month of April, it's no surprise that both Samsung and Google are deep into updates for their still-supported line-ups of phones. Samsung was first when it updated the Galaxy S21 line, followed by Google pushing updates...

Google Chat Gets Material Design 3 UI Update

Tim April 13, 2023 8

Google announced a refreshed Google Chat on desktop this week, based on Material Design 3. Inside, users will find an updated font, nice colors, a rearranged layout, sizing changes for panels within the UI, and more. Specifics include changes to the top app...

Thursday Question: How’s the Android 14 Beta Treating You?

Tim April 13, 2023 16

As the very famous saying goes, the one that I made up just now, "New beta, new bugs." It's a riff on Biggie's Mo Money Mo Problems. Anyway, we're seeking to discover how the brand new beta for Android 14 is treating you. Why do we ask? Well, let's just say a...

Android 14 Beta 1 Bug Fixes for Missing Network Icon, Wallpaper Crash

Kellen April 13, 2023 7

The Android 14 Beta 1 threw itself onto our Pixel phones yesterday and we dove in looking for fresh changes to share with you. While there weren't really any notable changes that we hadn't already shared from the developer preview builds, there were a couple...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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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