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Verizon Galaxy S21 Lineup Gets December Patch, Visual Voicemail Improvements

Tim December 29, 2021 7

Samsung is relentless, pushing updates like crazy before we kick off 2022. I almost feel bad for their software team, but hey, I suppose this is what they signed up for and I'm sure they're compensated well for their efforts. Anyhoo, Verizon's lineup of Galaxy...

Android Game Spotlight: Football Fans, Check Out Retro Bowl

Tim December 28, 2021 18

This game isn't new by any means, but it is new to me. We got a good amount of snow these past couple of days, so I was bored and was checking out Google Play for a new game to try. I came across Retro Bowl and the amount of positive reviews the game has had...

Verizon Galaxy Z Fold 3 Gets Android 12 (One UI 4) Update (Z Flip 3, Too!)

Tim December 28, 2021 6

Ringing in the New Year like whoooaaa. Verizon has begun pushing the Android 12 (One UI 4) update to the Galaxy Z Fold 3. The timing lines up, as Samsung has had Android 12 in beta testing on this device, as well as the Galaxy Z Flip 3, since November. What's...

Galaxy S21 FE Gets Unboxed, Toured Ahead of Unveiling

Tim December 28, 2021 8

Following the Galaxy S21 FE launch is like being on a roller coaster. One day, it's likely cancelled due to the chip shortage -- or Samsung's foldables are selling too well -- then the next day it's back on and getting leaked left and right. This phone has...

DEAL: Save Up to $90 on Fossil Gen 6 Smartwatch ($229+)

Tim December 27, 2021 4

Fossil is hosting a solid sale on its new Gen 6 smartwatches, powered by Wear OS. With the sale, you can save as much as $90 on the price, bringing the starting price for one of these wearables down to a completely reasonable $229. For specifications, the...

Third Time’s a Charm: New Motorola Razr Foldable Coming

Tim December 27, 2021 7

A Lenovo executive has taken to Weibo to announce that a new Motorola Razr foldable is coming soon. This will technically be the third Razr since Motorola brought the its first Razr foldable to market in late 2019. I say "technically" because the second Razr...

Motorola Edge 5G Gets Security Patch Update, Bug Fixes

Tim December 27, 2021

Verizon is pushing an update out to the Motorola Edge 5G, and at least according to Verizon's website, this appears to be the phone's first update? Hmm, interesting. Inside, Motorola has included the November security patch, plus a few bug fixes. The software...

New Android Phone for Christmas? Here’s 10 Things to Do First

Tim December 27, 2021 4

Whenever a popular new Android phone comes out, we like to provide a video with the First 10 Things to Do. These videos cover the simple things an owner can do to start making the phone a better experience, whether that be tweaking settings or simply going...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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