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iMessage Reactions Going Live in Google Messages

Kellen January 31, 2022 103

The days of "LAUGHED AT" or "LIKED" in your Google Messages app when a friend with an iPhone reacts to your text message are almost over. Actually, they very well may already be over if you are running the latest build of Google Messages Beta. Within the past...

Fresh Google Play Store and Services Updates Continue Improvements

Kellen January 31, 2022 5

For the third time this month, Google is pushing out new features and improvements to almost all Android phones, thanks to Google Play Store and Google Play Services updates. This time, the changes are minor, but Family Link, Wallet, and gamers should find a...

Time to Show Off Your Home Screen!

Tim January 31, 2022 168

Surprise, it's time get your home screens spruced up and ready to share with the world! We haven't asked anyone to show off their home screen since Google implemented wallpaper color-based themes inside of Android 12, so I think we're in for some gorgeous...

It’s a Good Time to Buy a Galaxy Watch 4: $50 Off Everywhere

Kellen January 31, 2022 4

As you countdown the days to Samsung's Galaxy S22 unveiling, it might be time to start thinking about accessories. If the Galaxy S22 or Galaxy S22 Ultra is indeed on your radar and likely a part of your future, a Galaxy Watch 4 is a sweet accessory to pair...

Stop Saying “Hey Google, Stop” and Just Say “Stop”

Kellen January 28, 2022 15

Google Assistant can be a useful tool to use from your phone, but also through your smart speaker or display. Weirdly, though, those home units often mistake something we say as the "Hey Google" hotword and can start carrying on a conversation in the...

New AT&T Prepaid Unlimited Plan Gets You 5G, Hotspot, and Cloud Storage for $45/Mo

Tim January 28, 2022 11

Prepaid fans, check out this new offer from AT&T, available exclusively from Walmart. Available this week for just $45, you can get the Unlimited MAX with 5G plan, bringing all of the essentials into your life for that enticing monthly price. For the $45/...

Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Reservation List Still Open With Extra Exclusives

Kellen January 28, 2022 4

The unveiling date for the Samsung Galaxy S22 line, including the Galaxy S22 Ultra in its Galaxy Note costume, has been set. We have all marked our calendars to prepare for that instant pre-order period that will open up immediately following the event....

H₂OOS, Awful Choice, Considered for OnePlus’ Upcoming OS Merger

Tim January 28, 2022 19

OnePlus will soon unveil its unified OS, a merger between its OxygenOS and OPPO's ColorOS, something that's been in the works for some time. And while we hope the actual merge of the two systems is going smoothly enough, much unlike the Android 12 beta, what...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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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