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Android 12L Coming to Samsung, Lenovo, and Microsoft Devices

Tim March 7, 2022 7

Google announced today that Android 12L, its Android OS designed to be used by foldables and tablets, will be making its way to a list of devices from makers like Samsung, Lenovo, and Microsoft. If you haven't followed the Android 12L news at all, the first...

March Google Pixel Update is a Massive Bug Fixer Too: Here’s the List

Kellen March 7, 2022 46

The March Pixel update is rolling out now to every Pixel phone except for the Pixel 6 series, which will get it later this month. When your specific Google Pixel phone grabs this update, there is a really good chance it will take care of bugs that have annoyed...

March 2022 Android Security Update Now Available for Google Pixel Phones

Kellen March 7, 2022 54

The first Monday of the month has once again brought us a new update for Google's Pixel phones. This month isn't just any old monthly update, though, as Google is set to push out another Pixel Feature Drop, bringing with it several new features for still-...

March’s Pixel Update is a Feature Drop: Here’s Everything New

Kellen March 7, 2022 29

It's Pixel Feature Drop month! If you own a still-supported Google Pixel phone, this month's Android patch is a special update that not only brings you up-to-date on security and bug fixes, you get new features to play with too. Those new features include new...

Chrome for Android is Faster Than Ever

Kellen March 7, 2022 4

Google is celebrating today with the M99 release of Chrome on desktops, because it "substantially increases the speed of Chrome across all major platforms." More specifically, Chrome for Mac has apparently achieved the highest score to date in Apple's...

Carl Pei Spotted Showing Off the Nothing Phone

Tim March 7, 2022 12

It was only last week when it was reported that we would soon see the phone Nothing has been working on. For those interested, the media has dubbed it the Nothing Phone, since we don't yet have an official name. Given the company's earbuds were called Ear 1,...

Disney+ is Getting a Tier With Ads

Kellen March 4, 2022 20

Streaming services are still figuring out how this wild new world of streaming works, just like you and I. With prices moving, bundles happening, and carrier partners running exclusive deals with streaming partners, it's a whole thing, this future of TV. For...

Samsung Responds to Throttling Claims, Is Definitely Throttling Your Galaxy S22

Tim March 4, 2022 41

It was recently discovered that many apps on the Android platform, somewhere around 10,000 and including the most popular apps in the world, are having their performance throttled on new Galaxy S22 devices. You may ask yourself, "Why?" We as consumers are...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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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