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Google Discover Lets You Follow Favorite Publishers

Kellen September 17, 2025 1

Google Discover is one of the reasons news outlets like this one still exist. When Google determines stories from us (and all of the other news publishers you read regularly) meet a certain set of standards, it sends it to Discover and we get traffic that...

Pixel 10 Series Joins Android Beta Program

Kellen September 17, 2025 12

Part of the fun of owning a Pixel phone for so many of us is the option to play with new software before almost anyone else. A lot of that action happens through the Android Beta Program, which is almost always pushing software to Pixel devices months before...

Nothing OS 4.0 Update Teased With Refreshed Design, Upgraded Camera, More

Kellen September 17, 2025 2

Nothing is by no means one of the quickest in the industry to update their devices to the latest in Android. While Samsung and OnePlus have done their best to keep pace with Google and its Pixel devices, Nothing takes its time and instead focuses on regularly...

Pixel 10 Lineup Gets ‘Fuzzy Display’ Bug Fix

Tim September 16, 2025 2

Google is issuing an update to the Pixel 10 series, with the changelog detailing a fix for a specific issue where users were experiencing a fuzzy display. After a brief search online, we're not seeing this as a widespread issue, but if anyone here has seen...

DEAL: Buy Pixel 10 Pro, Get $100 in Your Google Wallet

Tim September 16, 2025 6

Google is celebrating its birthday with limited time deals on its latest Pixel devices. For anyone who has had an eye on the newest Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL, Google is offering buyers $100 in the form of a prepaid Mastercard which you can add to your...

Google Forces Android Developers to Support Custom Icons

Tim September 16, 2025 6

For Android app developers that have been slow to adopt Google's push for themed app icons, there's no longer a choice. Google updated its Play Store policy today, now requiring developers to legally grant users the right to modify an app's icon colors. For...

YouTube Music Gets Release Countdowns, Excloos Merch for Top Supporters

Tim September 16, 2025 6

YouTube Music held an event this morning, showcasing upcoming features for the service. Multiple features are specifically designed to increase the engagement between artist and fans, so for top supporters, good stuff is coming. YouTube Music details that...

Qualcomm Confirms Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 as Next Chip

Kellen September 15, 2025 1

Qualcomm announced this morning that its next flagship mobile chip will be called Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. They'll unveil the chip and more details at its yearly Snapdragon Summit boondoggle in Hawaii, where a bunch of YouTubers will accept a Qualcomm-funded...

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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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 1

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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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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