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Google Forces Android Developers to Support Custom Icons

Tim September 16, 2025 6

For Android app developers that have been slow to adopt Google's push for themed app icons, there's no longer a choice. Google updated its Play Store policy today, now requiring developers to legally grant users the right to modify an app's icon colors. For...

YouTube Music Gets Release Countdowns, Excloos Merch for Top Supporters

Tim September 16, 2025 6

YouTube Music held an event this morning, showcasing upcoming features for the service. Multiple features are specifically designed to increase the engagement between artist and fans, so for top supporters, good stuff is coming. YouTube Music details that...

Qualcomm Confirms Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 as Next Chip

Kellen September 15, 2025 1

Qualcomm announced this morning that its next flagship mobile chip will be called Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. They'll unveil the chip and more details at its yearly Snapdragon Summit boondoggle in Hawaii, where a bunch of YouTubers will accept a Qualcomm-funded...

Wear OS 6 Loses Google’s Built-in Weather App

Kellen September 15, 2025 3

At the end of last week, Google announced a noteworthy change to Wear OS 6+ and its built-in weather app. In short, they said that the built-in weather would soon go away, but it's also a bit confusing depending on your device. They have since pulled the news,...

When Will Your Samsung Galaxy Get One UI 8 Updates?

Kellen September 15, 2025 4

Samsung made One UI 8 updates official is stable form this morning, saying that the Galaxy S25 series was up first. They also announced a basic timeline for other devices to see the same big update before getting more detailed. In their official press note,...

It’s Time for One UI 8 Updates on Your Galaxy S25 Series

Kellen September 15, 2025 9

After several beta builds and an expansion to more devices, Samsung announced today that stable Galaxy S25 One UI 8 updates are ready and rolling out starting this week. If you own a Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra or Galaxy S25 Edge, you'll be receiving the...

You Loving Your Pixel 10 Pro?

Kellen September 12, 2025 86

It took us a while, as it always does, but our review for the Pixel 10 Pro/Pro XL and Pixel 10 are now up in case you need a bit of Friday reading material. We're fans of all of the new Pixel 10 devices, but clearly pointed out the similarities between Google'...

Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL Review: Still the Best in Android

Kellen September 12, 2025 30

The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL have been out for a couple of weeks now and we've been testing them for even longer. If you want to hear our thoughts on this year's flagships from Google, the time has finally come. As you are likely aware, Google released...

YouTube Music Lyrics Feature Now Behind Premium Paywall

Tim February 9, 2026 30

Bad news, non-Premium subscribers who use YouTube Music -- the lyrics tab is officially behind a paywall. The feature, if you...

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ChatGPT Gets Ads Starting Today

Tim February 9, 2026 30

If you caught the "Big Game" last night, you might've seen a few ads that teased the fact that OpenAI will begin testing ads...

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Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026 30

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 30

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 30

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 30

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 30

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 30

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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