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Pixel 3 Gets What Should be Its Final Update

Kellen February 7, 2022 20

Google didn't mention this in its announcement post for the February update, but the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are receiving an update this month and I'd imagine it'll be the last of them. This is the final update that Google told us would arrive in in Q1 of 2022...

February 2022 Android Security Update Now Available for Google Pixel Phones

Kellen February 7, 2022 56

Hey, it's another first Monday of a new month and that means Google Pixel update time. Typically, these days are pretty chill and without drama, as Google uses them to push out security patches. However, Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro owners are likely still big mad...

Motorola is Teasing a New Edge Phone for Later This Month

Kellen February 7, 2022 2

Fresh off of launching yet another mid-range phone, Motorola has begun teasing its next device, and this one might actually grab your attention. If we're reading the hashtag properly, it sure looks like a new Motorola Edge phone is on the way. Through a Tweet...

Galaxy S22 Lineup Uses Old Fishing Nets for New Material, Because Every Bit Helps

Tim February 7, 2022 6

Our oceans, while vast and beautiful, aren't much more than massive landfills for the human species. We have hardly begun to live in harmony with these bodies of water, instead only using them for food and a dumping site. Having grown up on the beaches of...

Chrome Icon Gets Radical Makeover

Tim February 5, 2022 36

In the latest Canary build for Google's Chrome browser, the company introduced an updated icon. As seen above, Google spared no expense at giving the updated icon a very nice, clean aesthetic. Compared to 2008's Simon-lookalike logo, I think this is pretty...

Verizon Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 Get Patched Up With January’s Update

Tim February 4, 2022 5

Verizon is shipping out a new update to the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3, packed with the January security patch. While it may not be February's patch, not even yet available on Pixel devices, that update should be right around the corner. Once updated,...

Alien: Isolation for Android, Probably the Best Port Ever

Tim February 4, 2022 8

I recall lining up at GameStop years ago for the release of Alien: Isolation. I didn't yet know it, but I was in for one helluva ride, as the game is easily one of the better horror games to ever exist, at least in the mind of this Xeno-centric, Alien...

Google’s Magic Eraser is Crashing Photos on the Pixel 6 (Updated)

Kellen February 4, 2022 18

Google pushed out an update to Google Photos this week that is apparently breaking Magic Eraser on Pixel 6 phones. That's never good, especially since there doesn't appear to be a fix at the moment. Folks on reddit noticed that when opening Google Photos and...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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