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Dive Into Fresh Music and Podcasts With Spotify’s New Feeds Feature

Tim August 9, 2022 5

Exclusive to Android users for a little bit, Spotify is introducing a new Feeds feature for both music and podcasts, allowing listeners to quick dive into fresh episodes and songs. Described by Spotify, the feeds will help listeners easily scroll through the...

Google TV Could Get Wear OS Fitness Integration, Better Smart Home Controls

Kellen August 9, 2022 6

At some point within the next couple of years, your Google TV may do a lot more than just show you content. According to a new report, Google is preparing to add Wear OS integration to boost fitness tracking, make smart home controls more robust, and finally...

Descenders Ported to Android, Will Cost You $10

Tim August 8, 2022

Noodlecake Studios, the publisher behind a few of the biggest Android ports we have on our platform, recently released Descenders onto Google Play. Priced at $9.99, this is a full port of the game many know and love (a 10/10 title on Steam), with no in-app...

Spoilers: Here’s What We Know About the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4

Tim August 8, 2022 13

We are only a couple of days away from the unveiling of the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 from Samsung. Naturally, the internet is doing its thing and spoiling any possible surprises, so we figured we might as well join in and share everything we've...

Pre-Order Galaxy Z Flip 4 or Fold 4 in South Korea, Get a Free NFT

Tim August 8, 2022 5

Samsung has a bonus gift for people in its home country of South Korea who pre-order either a new Galaxy Z Flip 4 or Galaxy Z Fold 4. It's not a physical gift, but instead, something you'll hopefully be able to enjoy via the screen on your new foldable phone....

One UI 5 Beta for Galaxy S22 Goes Live in US!

Kellen August 5, 2022 11

When I mentioned earlier that I wouldn't be surprised if the One UI 5 Beta went live in the US over the weekend, I didn't have a hunch or any proof, only that Samsung announced and then pulled a news post saying as much. And well, they can re-post that if they...

Google TV is Going to Add Free Live TV

Kellen August 5, 2022 34

Want to hear something cool on this beautiful Friday? Your Google TV might soon get free live TV. Yeah, seriously. Google has apparently been building out live TV into the Google TV platform for some time, but only recently has evidence arrived suggesting it...

HBO Max is Too Good, So Warner Will Merge Discovery+ Into It

Kellen August 5, 2022 22

Owning a whole bunch of content seems like an awesome problem to have until you try to monetize it all in ways that make a "viable business." That part in quotes seems to be the key takeaway from this week's big news in the media space. Warner Bros. Discovery...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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