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Android 14 Won’t Care for Your Outdated Apps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Spotted in now private code, it appears that Android 14 won't play nicely with outdated apps. In what's being reported as a plan to help curb malware that targets outdated Android apps, Google may put a very strict requirement on app installation beginning...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

Is Twitter’s ‘For You’ Column the Worst Thing Ever? Yes.

Tim January 23, 2023 31

A few days ago, my Twitter for Android application started presenting me with a new UI. My feed is now split up into two columns: For you and Following. Would you like to take a guess on which one Twitter has decided to default for me? I'll give you a hint. It...

Early Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing Makes Me Want It More

Tim January 23, 2023 45

We are coming up on Samsung's official unveiling date for the Galaxy S23 lineup, but it appears units are already making their way out into the wild. Don't trip, Samsung, it happens to the best of us. Thanks to these early unboxings, we're getting a better...

What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 45

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 45

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 45

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 45

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 45

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 45

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 45

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 45

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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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