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The OnePlus Pad is a OnePlus Tab, Coming February 7

Kellen January 26, 2023 4

When the OnePlus 11 goes official on a global scale on February 7 alongside the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, a third device will join the party in select regions. Now confirmed to be the OnePlus Pad, folks who have been hoping that someone outside of Samsung would make...

Another Round of Verizon Loyalty Discount Texts Arriving

Kellen January 25, 2023 29

Back in mid-2022, Verizon sent out a "valuable customer" discount text message to a number of customers with discount values anywhere from $10 to $25 off wireless bills per month. We made sure to share the news of the discounts because they arrived via text...

Twitter Changing How the Default Timeline Works After Much Backlash

Tim January 25, 2023 14

Back on Monday, I spoke my truth. I said that Twitter's new default to the For You tab on the Twitter for Android app was trash. Thankfully, I wasn't alone in my feeling, though, there was no shortage of weirdos who thought my take was based on Elon Musk or...

Verizon Galaxy Note 20 Lineup Updated With January Patch

Tim January 25, 2023 3

Verizon is pushing out the January security patch, the latest patch available from Google, to owners of the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Once updated, Note 20 owners will see software build version N981USQS3GWA1 and Note 20 Ultra owners have have...

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Ubisoft Gifting Free Month of GeForce NOW Priority to Stadia Gamers

Tim January 24, 2023 5

Back in December, publisher Ubisoft made it very clear to players of its titles that used Stadia would be able to access the same exact titles via Ubisoft Connect, so long as that title was available on PC. I'm happy to report that nothing is changing there,...

Galaxy S23 May be First Android Phone to Support Upgraded Fast Pair Feature

Tim January 24, 2023 6

Right now, Google's Fast Pair feature can be used to set up devices like earbuds and Wear OS devices. In newly spotted code, it appears that Fast Pair will soon support setting up Android smartphones, with the first devices in line to receive this being the...

Android 14 Won’t Care for Your Outdated Apps

Tim January 24, 2023 8

Spotted in now private code, it appears that Android 14 won't play nicely with outdated apps. In what's being reported as a plan to help curb malware that targets outdated Android apps, Google may put a very strict requirement on app installation beginning...

Galaxy S23 Ultra Camera Samples Show Off Zoom, Low Light Capabilities

Tim January 23, 2023 28

We were already pretty confident that the Galaxy S23 Ultra (reserve here) would feature a solid camera, thanks to the introduction of Samsung's upgraded ISOCELL HP2, the 200-megapixel sensor we expect to see on the device's backside. Thanks to Twitter user @...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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