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Instagram Previews Feed Changes, and Yup, Chronological Order is Back

Tim January 6, 2022 8

Instagram took to... *checks notes* Twitter(?!) to showcase its upcoming changes for the Feed. After having previewed the changes myself via this video, we can confirm that chronological order is making its grand debut. Instagram is actually splitting the Feed...

Pixel 3 Gets Surprise Update to Fix Emergency Call Bug

Kellen January 5, 2022 7

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL were originally scheduled to be done receiving software support after their Android 12 update in October. Google promised us another update, though, one that would likely be a final bug fixer early in 2022 that we are still waiting...

Verizon Renames Its Unlimited Plans for 5G, Adds More Hotspot Data

Kellen January 5, 2022 17

Verizon is preparing to expand their 5G Ultra Wideband coverage in the coming weeks, which could lead to a situation where your phone will finally see faster 5G speeds and a "5G UW" or "5G UWB" logo. To help bring awareness to that fact after announcing that "...

Moto-Branded $89 Dongle Outfits Your Car With Wireless Android Auto

Tim January 5, 2022 54

Tucked away inside of Google's overview for Android Auto in 2022 is the Motorola MA1 wireless Android Auto dongle. Priced at $89, this Motorola-branded device plugs into your car's USB port, magically upgrading your non wireless head unit to one that supports...

Google’s 2022 Plans are to Connect It All, Including Android Phones and Windows PCs

Kellen January 5, 2022 22

Google laid out its plans for a number of new features coming to its ecosystem of devices and operating systems this year, a lot of which is focused on connecting them all or making setup easier. Whether you have an Android phone and an Android TV or a Chrome...

Android Auto Gets Lyft Driver Integration, YouTube for Parked Vehicles

Tim January 5, 2022 9

Google announced a suite of new things for Android Auto and Android Automotive this week at CES. All of the following features will hit supported infotainment systems later this year. What's New in Android Auto This summer, Lyft is integrating its app directly...

Google Realizes It Should Pull the Pixel 6 December Factory Images, Does So

Kellen January 5, 2022 46

The December update for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro didn't workout and we now know it has serious enough bugs that Google decided to put it on hold. Their plan is to fix its serious bugs and issue a big update later in January to those two phones, though their...

There’s a New Skagen Smartwatch, Based on Fossil Gen 6

Tim January 5, 2022 5

Skagen, no stranger to making great looking timepieces both analog and smart, announced the new Falster Gen 6 smartwatch this week. Based on Fossil's Gen 6 smartwatch and running Wear OS 2, the new Falster features all of the improvements that were introduced...

Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 5

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 5

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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The Nothing Phone 4a Comes in Pink

Kellen February 25, 2026 5

Earlier in the week, Nothing showed off its upcoming Nothing Phone 4a in a pretty typical mostly-white colorway. The phone...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 5

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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Here’s the Nothing Phone 4a

Kellen February 23, 2026 5

Nothing is preparing to fully reveal the Nothing Phone 4a on March 5, so the teasing of this next device is reaching new...

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Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 5

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 5

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 5

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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