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Google and Spotify to Give Users Choice Over Billing

Kellen March 25, 2022 7

Google and Spotify announced a new partnership this week that will soon give users a choice over billing when they install the popular music app from Google Play and choose a paid plan. This is a big step, as it shows Google opening up to the idea of...

Google Releases New Android 12 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Update for Pixel 6

Kellen March 24, 2022 7

Google pushed out a new Android 12 beta update today to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. This update is a part of the QPR3 beta program that opened up a few weeks back and is currently only targeted at Google's newest phones. The update is labeled as Android 12...

It’s 2022 and I’m Still Waiting for the Perfect Phone

Tim March 24, 2022 106

Perfect: Adjective /ˈpərfikt/ - Having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be. Before the Pixel 6 lineup launched last year, I thought Google had a chance to release what I'd consider a perfect...

Pixel 6 Owners Notice Weaker Notification Haptics After March Update

Kellen March 24, 2022 34

The March update for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro showed up this week and it seems to have been mostly well-received. Well, there is one issue that is bugging a number of owners and we aren't sure if the result was intended or not. Either way, both Pixel 6 and...

Reserve Your OnePlus 10 Pro for $1, Get Free Pair of OnePlus Buds Pro

Tim March 24, 2022 15

We learned today that OnePlus will make all of the OnePlus 10 Pro for the US information available on March 31, such as pricing and availability. However, if you already know you need the OnePlus 10 Pro in your life, why not go ahead and reserve one now?...

Motorola Edge + (2022) Review: Probably a Thumbs Up

Kellen March 24, 2022 20

In an attempt to return to the high-end smartphone space for 2022, Motorola has delivered the Edge+ (2022), a device that was actually first shipped in China at the end of 2021, but is now in the US. Don't let the lag time in-between launches worry you, though...

OnePlus Will Share Its US Plans for the OnePlus 10 Pro on March 31

Kellen March 24, 2022 2

This is going to be weird to read as I type this for you, but the OnePlus 10 Pro still has not been given official details for launch in the US. It has only been released in China (since January), with ColorOS instead of OxygenOS, as OnePlus waited to sell it...

Google Home App Update Brings Quicker Device Controls

Tim March 23, 2022 8

Google announced this week an inbound change for the Google Home app, one that brings new quick device controls to the app's main overview page, identical to the device controls that were first introduced in Android 11. The controls will allow you to tap to...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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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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