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Pixel 6a Gets First Factory Image Files on Launch Day (Updated)

Kellen July 28, 2022

The Google Pixel 6a has arrived in an official capacity, no longer just as a pre-order item that you have to read reviews like ours about. If you ordered one, there's a good chance it'll show up on this very day. As a part of that launch, Google has now posted...

Gmail’s New Look and Layout Widely Available, New Tablet Experience Incoming

Kellen July 27, 2022 5

About a month ago, Google began rolling out a refreshed styling for Gmail on the web to its Workspace users, with Material You-esque buttons and shades of blue in the default theme. Today, they've announced that this new theme is rolling out to everyone. Oh,...

Google Maps Updates Cycling Route Info, Notifications to Location Sharing

Kellen July 27, 2022 3

Google Maps, like Chromebooks earlier today, had a couple of big announcements for upcoming features that we'll look forward to. For those into cycling, prepare for improved route information. For those into location sharing through Maps, a new notification...

Stream Nest Cam Feeds Right to Your Google TV

Tim July 27, 2022 11

Google announced this week that Google TV users will soon be able to stream their supported Nest Cam devices, including the Nest Doorbell, to their television set. This means if you're watching the game and some door-to-door Kirby vacuum or Bible salesperson...

Chromebooks Get a Ton of New Features: Google Photos Video Editing, Light and Dark Themes, More

Kellen July 27, 2022 1

Google has reached mid-week form by announcing that Chromebooks are getting several new features you are bound to get excited about. We're talking about video editing in Google Photos, light and dark themes, new PDF editing features in the Gallery, easier ways...

Verizon Unlimited Prepaid Plans Now Come With Free 6 Months of Disney+

Tim July 27, 2022 6

Verizon announced today that it is now offering six months of free Disney+ membership to those who sign up for one of its Unlimited Prepaid plans, which start at $65/month for those who are curious about this offer. Verizon states that once the six months is...

Pixel 7 Line Cameras, New Mystery High-End Pixel Device Revealed

Kellen July 26, 2022 57

All of this week's focus might still be on the Pixel 6a and Pixel Buds Pro, with pre-orders open, but the Pixel 7 wants you not to forget it's coming. Thanks to quite a bit of sleuthing by a developer, we may know the camera situation of Google's new phones,...

Hear Me Out: Galaxy S22, But in ‘Bora Purple’

Tim July 26, 2022 12

Galaxy S22. It's a great device, but my main issue with it was the fact that it never came in a Bora Purple. At last, Samsung heard my loud complaints and the device will soon be available in a Bora Purple colorway via Samsung and all major US carriers! This...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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