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Google TV Getting the Performance Upgrades It Has Needed

Tim August 22, 2022 36

Google detailed this morning that performance and storage optimization updates are headed to the Google TV platform, resulting in what should be a big time improvement for users as a whole. On the performance side, Google is optimizing CPU usage and is making...

Apex Legends Mobile’s Hyperbeat Season Starts Tomorrow, Intros Crypto Legend

Tim August 22, 2022

EA has detailed the patch notes and everything else mobile gamers need to know about tomorrow's launch of Hyperbeat, the upcoming new season for Apex Legends Mobile. This new season will introduce Crypto, an existing legend on other platforms, to the mobile...

Here’s the Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 6 Size Comparison You’ve Been Looking For

Tim August 19, 2022 50

We are inching ourselves closer to the launch of Google's Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. For those who lack patience, such as myself, we are learning more about the size of these two devices thanks to an early hands-on with prototype units. In the below video, Lewis...

Galaxy S23 Ultra Sounds Like the ‘Ultramate’ Upgrade With 200MP Camera

Tim August 19, 2022 23

I'm not sure if anyone is paying too much attention because it's still only August, but the Galaxy S23 lineup is shaping up to be one of the biggest upgrades the series has ever received. Like, ultramate status. We previously wrote up a report that said...

Samsung Highlights Special Spotify Feature on Galaxy Watch 5 Lineup

Tim August 19, 2022 5

Samsung and Spotify announced a special feature for Galaxy Watch 5 buyers this week, perfect if you're planning on picking up one of these new smartwatches during the pre-order period. The two companies grouped the feature announcement with some other stuff,...

GALAXY Z FOLD 4: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim August 18, 2022 4

You may have a pre-ordered Galaxy Z Fold 4 on its way to your house very soon, so in order to prepare yourself for the joy of setting up your new foldable device, allow me to present the First 10 Things to Do! Pre-Order: Galaxy Z Fold 4 on Samsung In this...

OnePlus 10T Review: The Charging is Super Fun

Kellen August 18, 2022 4

OnePlus changed up its mid-year release schedule for 2022 by not giving us another Pro-level phone and instead dropping the OnePlus 10T on us. Not that this phone doesn't have several pro-level specs, but it also arrives with a set of cuts that were made to...

Motorola’s Next US Phone is Another Edge, Not the New Razr

Kellen August 18, 2022 13

Motorola unwrapped its new phone for the US today, and in somewhat confusing fashion, it isn't the new Razr that was just unveiled in China. Instead, we're getting another Motorola Edge phone, though not the top tier version because we got that a few months...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 13

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 13

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 13

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 13

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 13

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 13

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 13

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 13

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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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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