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Google, iFixit Partnership Will Make Fixing Your Pixel Phone a Total Breeze

Tim April 8, 2022 7

Google announced a new partnership with our friends at iFixit this week, one that will have Pixel owners fixing their phones up with official Pixel parts and iFixit-branded toolkits. According to Google, customers will be able to find spare parts for "common...

Verizon Adds “Brand Chat” to the Galaxy S20

Kellen April 8, 2022 13

An update has been primed for Verizon's Galaxy S20 line this week and it provides more than just the typical security patches. Along with current security, Verizon has added in something called "Brand Chat" as a way for you to carry on conversations with the...

Google Releases Android 12 QPR3 Beta 2 for Pixel Phones!

Kellen April 7, 2022 15

Hey, Google just released a new Android 12 Beta update that you can try on your Pixel phone. This is the Android 12 QPR3 program, which will be the big June update once we get there (more on that), but if you want to test that level of build now, you sure can....

Google Multisearch Gives Lens More Power, Smarts

Kellen April 7, 2022 5

Google really wants you to use Google Search through its visual skillset, which of course means through Google Lens. The search giant has announced a new feature for Lens that leans heavily into their advanced in AI to help you utilize Lens in a new, more...

Upcoming Galaxy Foldables Keeping Power Button Fingerprint Readers

Tim April 7, 2022 13

For those who want to stay on top of what's to come from Samsung's new foldable devices, it's now being reported that in-display fingerprint readers will not be adopted on the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4. This news follows reports that they would,...

Pixel 6 After 6 Months: Did Google Get It Right?

Kellen April 7, 2022 109

As we close in on the 6 month anniversary of the launch of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, I sit here holding this Cloudy White model in hand while wondering if Google got this all right or not. There are certainly indicators suggesting that it is at least...

Weather Channel, G4TV, Other Channels Added to YouTube TV Lineup

Tim April 6, 2022 13

YouTube TV subscribers are getting treated to a group of fresh channels free of charge this week, something that doesn't happen often these days. Typically, we're given channels, but then told our monthly bill is about to go up or that we're losing channels....

Chrome’s Privacy Guide Makes It Simpler Than Ever to Stay Secure

Kellen April 6, 2022 5

Google is introducing a new privacy tool within Chrome today called Privacy Guide. As the name sort of implies, this will act as a guide to help you better understand and control your levels of security within Chrome. When accessed within Settings, the Privacy...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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