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Google Releases New November Updates for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro (Updated)

Kellen November 16, 2021 65

Google just pushed out two new November Android builds for its Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones this morning, in a mid-month release we don't often see. For both phones, we have builds of SD1A.210817.037 and SD1A.210817.037.A1, where that A1 build is specific to...

Verizon’s Number Share Lets Alexa Become Your New Home Phone

Kellen November 16, 2021 3

Have you always dreamed of being able to use Amazon's Alexa to make calls for you, calls that would show up on the other end as coming from your Verizon number? Or maybe another dream included receiving calls to your personal Verizon number through an Echo...

Google Maps Gets New Area Busyness Feature, More in Latest Updates

Tim November 16, 2021 3

Google Maps is bringing a few new features this month, just in time for the holiday craziness. They are introducing a new Area Busyness feature, expanding the Pickup with Google Maps feature, as well as displaying price ranges for dining spots based on...

Buy From Samsung, Pick Up From Best Buy With New ‘Get It Today’ Tool

Tim November 16, 2021 3

Samsung and Best Buy have partnered to launch a new shopping tool called Get It Today. As the name suggests, you'll be able to shop Samsung's online store, buy items, then select your local Best Buy as a pickup location. This allows you to get your purchased...

Verizon Starts Pushing One UI 4 Update to Galaxy S21 on Day 1 (Updated: More!)

Kellen November 15, 2021 29

Samsung announced this morning that it is ready to start rolling out One UI 4 and Android 12 to the Galaxy S21 line and Verizon has quickly joined the party. All three of its Galaxy S21 devices should see the update as early as today. The update is hitting the...

So About That Pixel Foldable…

Tim November 15, 2021 18

According to the latest intel, that rumored Pixel Foldable device, the one many seemed to be hyped and waiting for, won't be coming anytime soon. This is relatively surprising news, as the stars were aligning on what could have been a special device,...

T-Mobile’s Good 5G Hits 200 Million People Milestone

Kellen November 15, 2021 26

T-Mobile is celebrating today, as it reaches a new and important mark for its fast 5G. T-Mobile says that it has already reached its goal of covering 200 million people with Ultra Capacity 5G, weeks ahead of time. For those not familiar, Ultra Capacity 5G is T...

Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Vehicle Now Available in Waze

Tim November 15, 2021 5

Waze is partnering with Sony Pictures to bring the iconic Ecto-1 vehicle from the Ghostbusters franchise to their navigation app, allowing users to turn their in-app car into a ghost busting machine. You'll find this new vehicle, along with all of the other...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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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