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Nothing Phone (1) Could be Priced Quite Competitively, Launch in July

Tim May 26, 2022 21

Thanks to a source within a European retailer, possible pricing and release information for the Nothing Phone (1) has been put online. Take it all with some salt, as nothing is ever confirmed until it actually is, but for now, let's have some fun and talk...

DEAL: Get a Nest Hub Max for $179, Enjoy the New Features

Tim May 26, 2022 8

Recently, Google introduced a handful of new features for the Nest Hub Max specifically, taking advantage of the unit's built-in camera. For anyone who doesn't yet have one of these devices sitting in their kitchen, I highly recommend it, and at a discounted...

Android 13 Beta 2.1 Released for Pixel Phones

Tim May 26, 2022 7

A patch is headed out to Pixel owners in the beta program this morning, listed as Android 13 Beta 2.1. This is an update to Beta 2 that was released earlier this month. Inside, Google lists a few bug fixes, such as a fix for an issue where devices crash and...

Verizon Updates Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S10 5G With May Patch

Kellen May 25, 2022 3

Happen to still own the final Galaxy Note phone or an even older Galaxy S10 unit? You have an update in your near future, if not right away. Verizon and Samsung are sending out updates to the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20, and Galaxy S10 5G. These...

Rumored Pixel Foldable? Delayed Again

Tim May 25, 2022 12

The rumored Pixel Foldable device (codenamed Passport) appears to be getting the Pixel Watch treatment. By that I mean we've been hearing about it, but nothing seems to be happening all that quickly. In the case of the Pixel Watch, that thing is now actually...

Pixel Watch Sneaks Through the FCC With WiFi and LTE Models

Kellen May 24, 2022 19

For weeks leading up to the unveiling of the Google Pixel Watch, we watched Google's FCC filings closely for new devices that might be evidence of their first watch. Those filings never came and it appears now that that's because the Pixel Watch wasn't filed...

Here’s the Next Motorola Razr In Action, No Crease Spotted Yet

Tim May 24, 2022 15

We got our eyes on Motorola's upcoming Razr foldable earlier this month, but this week, we have a new GIF that showcases a person handling the device and showing off a little foldy-fold action. Posted by @evleaks, the person shows off the main display, unlocks...

Galaxy Watch 4 Gets First Ever One UI Beta Starting June 2

Tim May 24, 2022 6

Samsung announced this week that the first ever beta for Galaxy Watch 4 owners will arrive on June 2, allowing owners to test an upcoming version of One UI software for Wear OS. Samsung doesn't provide specifics on what's inside just yet, but is allowing folks...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 6

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 6

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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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