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Buy and Play Xbox Games Inside Xbox App Starting in November

Tim October 11, 2024 3

The court's recent ruling to open up Google's mobile store in the US is already starting to create new opportunities for publishers. Announced this week, Microsoft will begin selling Xbox titles via its own Xbox app, which gamers can purchase and then...

Home Panel Rolling Out in Preview to Chromecast With Google TV Users

Tim October 10, 2024 7

Back in September, Google announced that the Google TV Streamer's new Home Panel function would be rolling out to all Chromecast with Google TV devices. That rollout has taken a while, but at last, there's proof that it's hitting devices. Available to those...

Bellroy’s Official Pixel Watch Band is Here, Just Make Sure You Get the Right Size

Kellen October 10, 2024 4

The Google Pixel Watch is one of the best looking smartwatches on the market and a lot of its stellar design has to do with the fact that its watch bands connect directly into the case. It gives it an ultra-modern and minimalist styling that few other watches...

NVIDIA SHIELD TV Gets a Surprise Update With Fixes

Kellen October 10, 2024 3

In a world filled with abandoned hardware and broken promises, the NVIDIA SHIELD TV stands out as a product that probably received more love from its maker than anyone could have ever expected, anticipated, or asked for. We're at least 7 years into this thing...

Dead Zebra’s New Glow in the Dark Android Mini Takes Me Back

Tim October 10, 2024 4

It's been a long while since we've showcased an Android mini from Dead Zebra, but this one is too good not to share. On sale now, there's a glow in the dark Android mini available, priced at $14. These little figures measure in at 3.25" tall, with posable arms...

T-Mobile Adds $5/mo Smartwatch, Tablet Connections to Go5G Next Plan

Kellen October 9, 2024 2

T-Mobile is expanding the benefits offered to those on their most expensive unlimited 5G plan. And by expanding, I mean that they are offering up a discounted price if you have a tablet or smartwatch or laptop you'd like to give cellular connectivity to. In an...

Samsung’s One UI 7 Beta Isn’t Just For Developers

Kellen October 9, 2024 3

At Samsung's developer conference last week, the company confirmed that their next big update, One UI 7, was running a little late and wouldn't show up in beta form until the end of the year. Once its beta program finished, it would then launch in stable form...

DOJ Considers “Splitting Off” Chrome and Android From Google

Kellen October 9, 2024 26

Google issued a statement last night after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) shared an outline of demands it is considering following a judge finding that Google is a monopolist through how they distribute Google Search. The statement from Google talks...

Here’s the OnePlus 13 in All Colors, Officially

Kellen October 21, 2024 26

In case you forgot, the OnePlus 13 is almost here. I know, it seems wildly early this year, but the timing of the unveiling...

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3 Quick Android 15 Settings to Change on Your Pixel Device

Kellen October 18, 2024 26

Now that Android 15 is on all of your Pixel devices, you are probably cruising through settings, wondering what you should be...

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October Pixel Feature Drop Brings Android 15, List of 10+ New Features

Kellen October 15, 2024 26

What's that, you thought the Android 15 update didn't bring with it a bunch of new features for your Pixel devices? You have...

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Your Android 15 Update is Here, Pixel Phone Friends

Kellen October 15, 2024 26

The day has come - Android 15 updates for Pixel phones and devices are here. Google apparently needed some extra time to get...

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DOJ Considers “Splitting Off” Chrome and Android From Google

Kellen October 9, 2024 26

Google issued a statement last night after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) shared an outline of demands it is considering...

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Android’s Theft Protection and Remote Lock Start Rolling Out

Kellen October 7, 2024 26

Back at Google I/O, Google announced a big set of security features called Theft Protection that would be coming soon to...

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Samsung’s One UI 7 Won’t Hit Beta Until “End of This Year” (Updated)

Kellen October 3, 2024 26

Google offered up Android 15 in several preview and beta forms for a good chunk of 2024 before pushing it to AOSP at the...

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Gmail Gets Refreshed Summary Cards, New “Happening Soon” Section

Kellen October 2, 2024 26

Gmail is getting several big changes to the way it presents information for purchases, events, bills, and travel emails. The...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 12, 2022 3

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are here! Well, we've had them for a good week now, but yours should be arriving at any...

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