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Google Play’s New “You” Tab Might Be Awesome

Kellen September 24, 2025 5

Google announced several new features and updates for Google Play this week, all of which start from a new "You" tab that brings everything together into a single place. That new "You" tab will show curated content, rewards, subscriptions, recommendations,...

Search Live Launches in US on Android and iOS, No Opt-in Required

Tim September 24, 2025 1

We have been enjoying Gemini Live frequently in my house, with the conversational AI service being quite handy for certain things. I like deep diving on subjects that I know very little about, so Gemini Live is almost like having the ability to discuss topics...

Google Home on the Web Adds “Devices” Tab for More Controls

Kellen September 23, 2025 1

The transition from the Nest online and app experience over to Google Home has been a lengthy one. It has only been since last year that Google widely rolled out a web-based experience for Google Home controls, even if they were limited at first. Today, Google...

Disney+, Hulu Bundles Getting Price Increase

Tim September 23, 2025 23

Your Disney-owned bundles are about to see a price increase, you know, because that's how life is now. Death, taxes, and subscription price increases. I assume your parents told you life wouldn't be fair, yes? Four of Disney's seven total bundles are getting...

Google Photos Brings Voice Editing “Help Me Edit” Feature to All Android Users

Kellen September 23, 2025 2

When the Pixel 10 series launched a few weeks ago, it had exclusive access to a new Google Photos feature that would let you edit your photos by talking to it. Starting today, that exclusivity is over and your current Android phone will soon get access. We're...

Google Acknowledges Life Completion With ‘Mark as Read’ in Gmail

Tim September 23, 2025 5

Two months ago, we told you life was complete with the arrival of Mark as Read shortcuts for Gmail notifications. Google has finally gotten around to announcing it, so yeah, life is officially complete. Along with announcing its arrival for Workspace users,...

Here’s Everything New in Latest Google Play Services Update

Tim September 22, 2025 2

There's a fresh Google Play services update this week, labeled as v25.37. Inside, there are assorted bug fixes, as well as new features that you might come across if you use Android on various types of hardware. Looking over the changelog, which you can view...

DEAL: Galaxy S25 Ultra Gets Free Doubled Storage and Nearly $600 Off With Trade-in

Tim September 22, 2025 7

For anyone not enjoying a new iPhone 17, maybe you'd prefer to enjoy a new Galaxy S25 Ultra? Samsung is continuing to host a great deal on its powerhouse device, slicing instant cash off the device, as well as enticing folks with free doubled storage. $700 in...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 7

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 7

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 7

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 7

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 7

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 7

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 7

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 7

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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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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