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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...

T-Mobile’s Next Uncarrier Move Scheduled for May 4

Tim April 29, 2022 6

May 4, a day typically reserved for fans of the Star Wars franchise to share the same old and tired joke on social media, will also be the day that T-Mobile announces its next Uncarrier move. We don't know what to expect, but T-Mobile hypes the announcement...

OnePlus Nord N20 has One Big Thing Going for It: This Hot Design

Kellen April 28, 2022 13

The OnePlus Nord N20 5G launched through T-Mobile today with a $282 price tag and a design language that OnePlus should adopt for all of their phones going forward. This new N20 phone is without a doubt the hottest OnePlus phone in years. OnePlus sent me a...

Samsung May Change Battery Supplier to Help Lower Price of Galaxy Z Fold 4, Flip 4

Tim April 28, 2022 8

According to a recent report out of Samsung's home country of South Korea, the tech giant may look to switch up the battery supplier for its upcoming foldable devices, most likely to be the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4. Typically, Samsung employs its...

The Nothing Phone’s Launcher Now Available for Download

Kellen April 28, 2022 17

After confirming that the first phone from Nothing would arrive at some point this summer, the company founded by Carl Pei also said to expect another toy to play with before a physical device lands in the hand. The Nothing Launcher, which should be the...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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