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Twitter Circle Gets Wider Release on Android for a More Intimate Tweeting Experience

Tim August 30, 2022 3

Does everyone remember the story of the lady who tweeted something, got on an airplane, and then by the time she landed at her destination she was fired from her job for the tweet? Yeah, that likely wouldn't have happened if she had used Twitter Circle, a...

Android 14 Beta Gets First Mention From Google

Kellen August 29, 2022 6

There's a good chance that Android 13 is still so fresh on your Pixel phone that you still haven't decided if it's good, bad, or what the new features. I'm here to tell you that it's time to move on and start thinking about Android 14. Not because I want to,...

Google Pixel Watch With LTE Reportedly Priced at $399

Kellen August 29, 2022 41

Google may have confirmed that the Pixel Watch was indeed the real deal back at Google I/O, but they kept pricing and specs and features to themselves, likely for the full reveal in the fall alongside the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Since then, reports of some of...

Pixel 6 Pro Gets $284 Discount at Amazon, Pixel 6 is $130 Off

Kellen August 29, 2022 2

The deals aren't stopping today, friends, because Amazon's Android Days event has some of the best prices on phones we have ever seen. Up next, we have Pixel 6 deals that are as good as we'll probably get and I can't imagine they'll remain in stock for long....

T-Mobile Gives Free Apple TV+ to Magenta Max Customers

Kellen August 29, 2022 13

T-Mobile's best plan is Magenta Max, an unlimited data plan with all the premium data you can use, 40GB of high-speed hotspot data, in-flight connections, roaming and international access, and a bunch of freebies, like Netflix and Paramount+. Today, T-Mobile...

Galaxy S22 Ultra is $270 Off for Amazon’s Android Days Event

Kellen August 29, 2022

Amazon's new Android Days event really is bringing out the big deals on the top Android phones. We already told you about the best-price-ever for the new Google Pixel 6a, but now it's time to switch focus over to Samsung devices. The Galaxy S22 line has also...

Google Pixel 6a Drops to $369 for Amazon’s Android Days Event ($80 Off)

Kellen August 29, 2022 2

Amazon is hosting some sort of "Android Days" event to kick off the week and it has brought the price down on a bunch of the top phones. Even the new Google Pixel 6a has received its biggest price cut to date, thanks to an $80 discount that lands its price at...

It’s Galaxy Fold 4, Flip 4, and Watch 5 Launch Day: The Best Deals From Samsung

Kellen August 26, 2022 44

All of Samsung's shiny new foldables and wearables and buds are now widely available, with the initial pre-order period from a couple of weeks ago coming to a close. Today is effectively launch day for the Galaxy Fold 4, Galaxy Flip 4, Galaxy Watch 5, Galaxy...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 44

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 44

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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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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