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Google is Going to Let You Archive Android Apps Instead of Uninstalling

Kellen March 8, 2022 15

Later this year, you may not have to fully uninstall an app to free up space on that aging phone of yours. Google announced today that it has been cooking up a way to archive apps on your phone, making it easier to restore them with user data at some point in...

Apex Legends for Android Arrives Outside of US for Testing

Tim March 8, 2022 5

Apex Legends Mobile is now available to users outside of the US in select regions for a testing phase, ensuring that when the game does launch globally, it's with as few hitches as possible. If you aren't down with the Apex, the game is a battle royale...

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,...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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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