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Don’t Expect Much Size Difference Between Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S23

Tim September 15, 2022 36

For those looking ahead, we're already beginning to learn about the upcoming Galaxy S23 from Samsung, thanks to people like @UniverseIce who are dedicated to spilling the beans on everything Samsung. While it may only be September for us, Samsung is likely...

Custom Quick Phrases In the Works for Next Hub Max

Tim September 15, 2022 2

Google quite recently rolled out Quick Phrases to all Nest Hub Max owners, but already, it looks like the company may soon allow for owners to also add their own custom phrases for quickly accomplishing tasks without the need for an "Ok Google." Quick Phrases...

Call of Duty: Warzone is Coming to Android

Tim September 15, 2022 1

Call of Duty peeps, it's happening -- Warzone is coming to Android! Pre-registration is now live for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile on Google Play, but as of right now, we're not seeing an official launch date for the title. Given the briefness of the game's...

This Appears to be Another Google Pixel Watch Wireless Charger

Kellen September 15, 2022 17

The Pixel Watch is the device we're most looking forward to for 2022. It is Google's first attempt at a smartwatch, which is an item we've been begging for years for them to make. Much of the story surrounding it has yet to be told, even with its reveal back...

Google Photos Gets “Biggest” Memories Update Ever, Collage Editor

Kellen September 14, 2022 8

There are few apps more important to the Google ecosystem than Google Photos. I know that the unlimited free storage we all enjoyed is now gone, but I can't tell you how many times this app opens on my devices each day to continue to look back at memories,...

Verizon Galaxy S21 and S22 Lineups, Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Fold 3 Updated With September Patch

Tim September 14, 2022 6

Verizon is beginning to ship out the latest Android security patch, that being September's, to select Samsung devices. The first receivers are the Galaxy S21 and S22 lineups, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3. Nothing is listed in the changelogs besides the...

3rd-Party Theme Developers Bring Apple’s Dynamic Island to Android

Tim September 13, 2022 56

It's no secret that we think Apple's Dynamic Island is a great way to make use of the display cutout on the latest iPhone models. We wouldn't mind seeing something similar come to Android in the future, should the notch/cutout design trend continue. For some...

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro Cellular Models Get “Performance” Updates

Kellen September 13, 2022 9

The new Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro from Samsung have only been on the wrists of everyday humans for a couple of weeks and yet we are about to see a 2nd update. This latest software build is likely a bit of a bug fixer, but also apparently improves...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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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