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Even Galaxy Watch 4 is Getting Four Years of Android Upgrades

Tim February 11, 2022 8

While it's great to get new hardware from Samsung, the most significant thing that the company announced this week is a commitment to four years of Android OS upgrades and five years of security patches for nearly its entire Android device ecosystem. Now with...

Android 13 is Officially “Tiramisu”

Kellen February 10, 2022 16

I know this was previously rumored, but with today's Android 13 Developer Preview 1 release, Google has confirmed that its next dessert name for Android is "Tiramisu." Not that it matters, since Google doesn't use dessert names any longer in any official,...

Android 13 is Here With Its First Developer Preview for Pixel Phones

Kellen February 10, 2022 14

This one feels about a week earlier than expected, but hey, we'll take it - Android 13 is here! Yep, a day after we got a new Android 12L build and the Galaxy S22, Google just gave us Android 13. As you probably guessed, this first release is Android 13...

How to Get Android 13 Developer Preview 1 on Your Google Pixel Phone

Kellen February 10, 2022 4

We've warned you in a couple of separate posts that downloading and installing the Android 13 Developer Preview 1 on your Pixel phone is probably not a good idea right now, unless you are a developer. Google made it crystal clear in their announcement that...

What’s New in Android 13 Developer Preview 1?

Kellen February 10, 2022 4

Many of you will have the itch to flash Android 13 Developer Preview 1 and play with all that's new. That's just who we are around here. We like to tinker with new stuff, especially when it comes to new versions of Android. However, stay calm, try to hold off...

More Android 12 Devices Will Soon Taste the Rainbow

Tim February 10, 2022 6

Google's Android developers announced today that Material You, specifically its dynamic color feature, is coming to more devices running Android 12. Dynamic color inside of apps takes the palette of your device's theme and applies it inside of select apps,...

Video: Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Ultra Leave Their Boxed Lives Behind

Tim February 10, 2022 14

Yesterday was intense, you know, with Samsung announcing a ton of new products and then many not being able to buy them because their website was an absolute mess. Today's a new day, though, one we're starting off with a fresh unboxing video of the all new...

GIVEAWAY: Win a Galaxy S22, 3 Cases From Droid Life and Speck!

Tim February 9, 2022 17

We know many are having issues buying a Galaxy S22 from Samsung's website right now, so why waste time on a website? We've teamed up with Speck to offer you a free Galaxy S22, plus three of Speck's latest cases for the device. That's not too shabby. Speck has...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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