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Expect a Much Brighter Display on the Pixel 7 Pro

Tim June 24, 2022 19

I'm not sure that any Google device has been known for having an overly bright display. It's simply not been a characteristic of Pixel or Nexus devices in the past, but if a new discovery concerning Google's upcoming phones is accurate, then we could be...

OSOM’s First Phone is Called Solana Saga, a $1,000 Crypto Phone

Kellen June 23, 2022 30

Oh man, I guess we're going to have to revisit a previous pledge we made about the first phone from OSOM, previously referred to as OV1. I said back in December that if the privacy-focused OV1 launched with the word "crypto" anywhere near it, we'd never talk...

Only 147 People Bid on the 100 Numbered Nothing Phone (1)s (Updated: More Bids!)

Kellen June 23, 2022 25

The Nothing Phone (1) has had an up and down couple of weeks. We first got a look at the phone days ago before a full hands-on video tour showed off its neatly-integrated LED lights that have been included on its backside. Positive tours aside, the design has...

Reported Galaxy Watch 5 Prices Confirm Suspicions: Devices Won’t Be Free

Tim June 23, 2022 16

Thanks to a recent leak, we can now confirm that the upcoming wearables from Samsung, the Galaxy Watch 5 lineup, will indeed cost money upon release. How much money? Well, that's the actual reason for this post. Please, don't hit me. According to Roland Quandt...

Twitter Hates Its Own Character Limit, Intros ‘Notes’ for Legit Writers

Tim June 22, 2022 4

Twitter introduced Notes this week, a place for real writers, not lame bloggers like me, to write a ton of words and not have to worry about silly character limits. To my trained eye, it's essentially a Twitter-based blogging platform, capable of pulling in...

Fitbit Owners Get New Premium Sleep Profiles

Tim June 22, 2022 2

Fitbit announced premium sleep profiles for select device owners this week, allowing you to get deeper insights into your sleep. If you own a Sense, Versa 3, Versa 2, Charge 5, Luxe, or Inspire 2 device you should begin seeing these new profiles starting in...

Google News Gets Redesign on Desktop With More Local News, More Fact Checking

Tim June 22, 2022 11

A redesigned version of Google News is rolling out to desktop users, complete with more emphasis on local news, fact checking, and personalized topics. Speaking on the redesign, Google says that, "Our new look for Google News on desktop was inspired by...

Montblanc Summit 3 is Official and It Runs Wear OS 3!

Kellen June 22, 2022 11

Another new smartwatch is upon us, one that Google told us was on the horizon - Montblanc has announced the Summit 3, a high-end Wear OS watch that runs Qualcomm's latest chip and also happens to have Wear OS 3. This one is noteworthy, even if the price is out...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 11

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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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