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Google Play’s New Data Safety Section Shows Exactly How Apps Use Your Data

Tim April 26, 2022 1

Google introduced a new section on app pages inside of Google Play this week, a required section that developers will need to fill out with how an app collects, shares, and secures user data. This new section is called the Data Safety Section. According to...

PSA: You’ll Need to Grant Every App Notification Permissions on Android 13 Beta

Tim April 26, 2022 11

We have the brand new Android 13 Beta 1 build booted up on our Pixel 6 Pro, and so far, it's nice and smooth. However, as soon as we dove into an app, we were asked to grant that app permission to send us notifications. Ok, no problem. Then we opened a...

Android 13 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Phones!

Kellen April 26, 2022 22

Were you starting to think Google was off-schedule? Silly. The Android 13 Beta 1 is here, still in the month of April, as was originally shared. If you own a Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, or Pixel 6 phone, you can get up and running with the latest...

T-Mobile’s Unlimited Google Photos Add-on is Now Live

Kellen April 26, 2022 9

T-Mobile announced earlier in the month that it would soon offer a Google One plan that included unlimited Google Photos storage at full resolution. The news was a bit shocking, knowing that Google stripped away this perk only a year ago. Today, that new...

OnePlus Begins Tackling OnePlus 10 Pro Issues With Latest Update

Tim April 26, 2022

Like any other new phone, the OnePlus 10 Pro was shipped in the US with what could be labeled as a few software hiccups. Users have reported touchy fingerprint readers, wide angle camera issues, Android Auto problems, overheating, and a list of other things....

Fitbit Starts Rolling Out Its Irregular Heart Rhythm Notitifications

Kellen April 25, 2022 7

A couple of weeks ago, Fitbit received clearance from the FDA for their new PPG (photoplethysmography) algorithm to identify atrial fibrillation (AFib). They told us at the time that this new feature would begin rolling out over the coming weeks, without a...

Google Pixel Watch: Hot or Nah?

Kellen April 25, 2022 74

When you buy a phone, the design of it is important, but not one of the most important pieces. You probably care more about the camera and display and processor than you do the color or camera layout. That's mostly because the chances of you putting it in a...

Galaxy S22+ and Ultra are $200 Off, No Trades Required

Kellen April 25, 2022 4

The best deals on Samsung's Galaxy S22 phones typically involve Samsung's own site, because they offer incredible trade-in values that convert into instant discounts at the time of purchase. But what if you don't have a newer phone to trade and would rather...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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