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Amazon Photos App for Android Gets Much Needed Redesign

Tim November 8, 2022 3

A year after Amazon launched its redesigned Amazon Photos app for iOS, it's now giving us on Android the same courtesy. Inside, the app has gotten retooled top to bottom, with improved navigation and updated features being the main highlights in the changelog....

Original Galaxy Z Fold, Z Flip Drop to Quarterly Update Schedule

Tim November 8, 2022 2

The original Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip, released back in 2019, are dropping to a quarterly update schedule. This simply means that if you're still using one of these devices, expect to see fewer updates moving forward and it might be time to start...

Google is Dropping $150 Off Pixel 7 Pro for Black Friday, $100 Off Pixel 7

Kellen November 7, 2022 62

One of the longest running pieces of advice you'll see in our comments when Google opens up pre-orders for their newest phones is that you might be better off waiting to order one. There are those who ask "Why?" because they either forget or are new to the...

New Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3.1 Update for Pixel Phones Available Too

Kellen November 7, 2022 6

This first Monday of November is turning out to be a wild one. First we got the expected November Android security patch and now Google is pushing out another Android 13 QPR1 Beta. As of right now, if you own a Pixel 4a, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6 or 6 Pro,...

Google Fixes Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 Bugs in November Update

Kellen November 7, 2022 11

The new November Android update is rolling out now to all of the still-supported Pixel phones from the Pixel 4 up through the Pixel 7 line. Google shared the new builds and also a changelog, showing that only the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 are getting noteworthy...

November 2022 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Phones

Kellen November 7, 2022 28

The first new month since the Pixel 7 launched is here and that means a monthly Google update is upon us. The latest Android security patch arrives to patch things before we get what should be a big Pixel Feature Drop in December. As of this moment, Google has...

A Lot of Pixel 7 Trade-In Devices Delayed, Stuck With USPS

Kellen November 7, 2022 54

Been wondering when that trade-in credit will come from your purchase of a new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro? You aren't alone. The early flood of orders through the Google Store and the trade-in devices that were sent back through USPS on their way for evaluation...

Google Took the Google Duo Icon Away Again

Kellen November 6, 2022 6

My wife messaged me on Friday to ask what the app was called that she uses every day to call me because she couldn't find it. The app she needed to find was Google Duo, which was killed off by Google back in August, only to be brought back in icon form a...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 6

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 6

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 6

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 3

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 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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