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YouTube Music’s 2021 Recap is Ready for You

Tim December 6, 2021 14

Spotify has its Unwrapped each year for users, so of course, YouTube Music wants its users to have something fun, too. With that said, the YouTube Music 2021 Recap has arrived, turning your music listening stats into a fun and shareable experience. Just like...

Google Fixed a Massive List of Bugs on Pixel Phones This Month

Kellen December 6, 2021 34

In addition to pushing out a Pixel Feature Drop and a regularly scheduled Android security patch today, Google is also using this month's update to fix a massive list of bugs and other changes to Android 12 for its still-supported Pixel phones. There are fixes...

December 2021 Android Security Update Now Available for Google Pixel Phones

Kellen December 6, 2021 21

The monthly update that blesses your Google Pixel phone arrives today, well, for most of you. Google is pushing out the December Android update to Pixel phones from the Pixel 3a up through the Pixel 5a. You'll notice I didn't mention the new Pixel 6 or Pixel 6...

Pluto TV Gets Integrated Into Google TV

Tim December 6, 2021 1

Google detailed this morning that the Pluto TV service is getting integrated deep into Google TV. What does that mean? It means you can now set Pluto TV as your service of choice in the Live TV tab, plus you will now also see Pluto TV recommendations pop up on...

It’s a Pixel Feature Drop Month and the Pixel 6’s First

Kellen December 6, 2021 20

To finish out the year in one of the best possible ways, Google is issuing a new Pixel Feature Drop, with new features for all Pixel phones from the Pixel 3a up through the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Some of these new goodies will be available right away...

Verizon is Collecting Your App Usage, Web History, and Location: OPT-OUT NOW

Tim December 6, 2021 20

We're having flashbacks to 2012, as it's spreading across the web at Verizon has automatically enrolled its wireless customers into something called a Verizon Custom Experience program. TL;DR: It's data collecting bullshit designed to target you better for the...

YouTube Music Gets Sweet New ‘Recently Played’ Widget

Tim December 3, 2021 11

YouTube Music users running Android 12 can check out a sweet new Recently Played widget, thanks the latest app update that's now rolling out. As its name suggests, the widget shows album art for recently played music, with a few size options available, too. In...

Verizon LG Velvet Lives, Gets November Security Patch

Tim December 3, 2021 7

Verizon is now pushing the November security patch to any remaining LG Velvet owners. This is the phone's first update since September, which in the grand scheme of things isn't actually all that bad for a mobile business that no longer exists. LG made all...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 7

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 7

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 7

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 7

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 7

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 7

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 7

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 7

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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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