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Google Clears Up a Bit of Android 12 “June 2022 Feature Drop” Beta Confusion

Kellen March 10, 2022 5

Google dropped a surprise Android 12 Beta update on us yesterday that was labeled as both a "Quarterly Platform Release" and the "June 2022 Feature Drop." The naming was slightly odd, since Google's Pixel Feature Drops are often more app-focused with new...

Here’s Everything New Coming to Your Android Phone in March

Tim March 10, 2022 11

Google announced today a suite of sweet new features headed to your Android device via updates to the core apps that make your Android experience what it is. A couple of features detailed we already knew about, given this is an Android blog and it's our lives...

All These Sweet New Google Messages Features are Official

Kellen March 10, 2022 40

Google Messages really has seen a steady stream of improvements over the years to become a solid text messaging app on Android. Its feature set continues to grow with the latest batch of new-ness bringing those iMessage reactions we talked about a few weeks...

Android 12 QPR3 Beta 1 Now Available to Pixel Phones

Tim March 9, 2022 13

Google announced today that it has released Android 12 QPR3 Beta 1 for select Pixel devices. This beta is for the Quarterly Platform Releases (QPR), something Google announced it would do for Pixel owners back in October of 2021. In this particular beta, you'...

Today Only: OnePlus RCC Members Get a OnePlus 9 for Only $545 ($184 Off)

Tim March 9, 2022 2

For one day only, OnePlus is offering the OnePlus 9 at just $545 to members of its free-to-join Red Cable Club (RCC). If you aren't familiar, RCC is a loyalty program that nets OnePlus fans exclusive discounts on products and other goodies. If you like OnePlus...

Verizon Up is Changing and Your Device Dollars Need to be Spent

Kellen March 9, 2022 11

Verizon Up, the rewards program from Verizon that has been a surprisingly enjoyable bonus for Verizon customers who like receiving free gift cards and device dollars each month, is about to change. The changes must be dramatic too, as Verizon notified...

New Verizon Home Internet Customers Getting Free Year of Disney Bundle

Tim March 9, 2022 1

If you live in an area that offers Verizon's Home Internet service, and you happen to become a customer today or any time after March 9, prepare to be showered with an amazing gift. Verizon announced this week that new customers of 5G Home Internet or 4G LTE...

Nothing Sets March 23 as Date to Reveal New Products, Possibly a Phone

Kellen March 9, 2022 3

After reports surfaced last week suggesting Nothing is about to announce something, the tech start-up confirmed this morning that an upcoming launch is around the corner. On March 23, Nothing will host an event called "The Truth" where they'll share...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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