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New Chromecast with Google TV (HD) Drops to Just $20

Kellen October 3, 2022 7

The brand new Chromecast with Google TV (HD), which offers a full Google TV experience and sits cleanly behind your TV while doing so, is already discounted to an almost-unbelievable price. You can get Google's latest streaming dongle for just $20. Originally...

YouTube TV Lets You Subscribe to Select Add-Ons Without the Base $65 Plan

Kellen September 30, 2022 20

YouTube TV is still a really great streaming TV option, assuming you can stomach the price increases we've seen over the years. The channel list has remained mostly solid and there are quite a few add-ons to give you the full TV experience in streaming form....

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...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 10

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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