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We Really Think the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Will Have Face Unlock

Kellen September 30, 2022 34

Face unlock is a feature we thought might come to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro at some point throughout the first year of their supported lives. We first saw the feature teased in marketing materials before the phones were launched last October, only to be...

Galaxy S21 October Update Fixes Missing Text Bug on Verizon

Kellen September 29, 2022 1

The Galaxy S22 almost received Android 13 and One UI 5 yesterday, only to disappoint in another carrier slip-up. Today, the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy Note 20 lines are also getting updates, only without the false hope. The Verizon Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and...

Let’s Just Take in the Design of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro

Kellen September 29, 2022 32

We might be at the point where we could walk into a Best Buy or T-Mobile and sniff the fresh, charger-less boxes enclosing the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro from Google. The days are close, with October 6 seemingly moments away. And with the days ticking away,...

Google Stadia is Shutting Down, Refunds are Coming

Kellen September 29, 2022 75

Google announced today that it is shutting down Stadia, its game streaming service. In the announcement blog post, Google acknowledged that Stadia failed to gain the traction they expected and has decided to end the service early next year: A few years ago, we...

Apple Tries Its Own Fix for Android Message Reactions, Causes Confusion

Kellen September 29, 2022 24

The ongoing back and forth between Google and Apple concerning RCS and green bubbles took on a new level of confusion this week, when someone noticed that Apple is either taking credit for Google's work or has created its own cross-platform reactions idea....

Verizon Says Its Galaxy S22 Line is Getting Android 13, But It Isn’t (Updated)

Kellen September 28, 2022 10

Oh these carriers. They got us excited for a moment, but it's clear that even as Verizon says the Galaxy S22 line is getting Android 13 starting today, we know it isn't. All of the S22 phones on Verizon are getting an update, though, just not the One UI 5...

Razer Teases Handheld Android Gaming Unit With 5G

Kellen September 28, 2022 7

Razer, Qualcomm, and Verizon announced (or teased) a new handheld gaming device that will be fully revealed in a couple of weeks at RazerCon. The device is 5G-equipped, runs Qulacomm's Snapdragon G3X Gen 1 platform, and carries the Razer brand as the ultimate...

And Here’s the Galaxy S23 Ultra

Tim September 28, 2022 42

Earlier this week, we got our first potential look at the Galaxy S23+, a phone that shouldn't be official from the Samsung camp until sometime in Q1 of 2023. That's quite a ways away, but thanks to what we assume is Samsung sending product dimensions to...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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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