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Google Wallpapers Gets 3 New Images to Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Tim May 2, 2022 5

To celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, taking place for the entire month of May, Google has released three new wallpapers into its own Wallpapers app available to owners of Pixel devices. After checking my Pixel 6 Pro, I can confirm the wallpapers...

Galaxy S22+ is Exactly What I Needed

Tim May 2, 2022 23

While I really enjoyed my time with the Galaxy S22, there was no doubt in my mind that due to its battery life, it couldn't be my absolute go-to device in 2022. The fact that I kept running out of battery life by 5-6pm every day was getting to be a bit...

Google’s New May Security Patch Should Fix Pixel 6 Haptics

Tim May 2, 2022 6

The May security patch is live for the Google Pixel lineup, with Google providing a list of what owners can expect once the update has completed the installation process. While it's not a lengthy list, there are three things that should make a few folks happy....

May 2022 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Phones

Kellen May 2, 2022 18

The May Google Pixel update has arrived for those with still-supported devices, those being the Pixel 3a up through the Pixel 6 line. This update is expected to be pretty minor and mostly a bug fixer before we get to a bigger update in June that should include...

Telegram Gets Paid Features in iOS Exclusive Beta

Tim May 2, 2022 1

iOS users who utilize Telegram, our go-to chat app around these parts, are spotting new paid features inside of beta version 8.7.2. As of right now, Telegram is completely free to use with no premium tier, but it looks as if that may soon change, should...

Pixel Watch to Offer 300mAh Battery, Mobile Data Connection

Tim May 2, 2022 18

As we continue to creep slowly towards the seemingly inevitable unveiling of the Pixel Watch from Google, whenever that may be, we're learning more about the upcoming Wear OS-powered wearable. Thanks to a new report, we're now learning about the battery size...

Question of the Day: Which OEM Do You Want to Make the Next Hit Android Phone?

Tim April 29, 2022 102

We have had plenty of amazing Android phones over the last few years, but I feel like it's been some time since we had a real hit device. You know, something everybody wanted, even if it meant straying from their favorite OEM for a year. In my mind, phones...

Verizon Galaxy S22 Family Gets May Security Patch

Tim April 29, 2022 11

Samsung, King of Android updates, is shipping out the May security patch to the Galaxy S22 family on Verizon. We've also received a tip that the T-Mobile variants are seeing it, too. This is impressive considering Google has yet to ship this update out to its...

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 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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