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Google Just Changed the Way We Think About Smartphone Pricing

Tim October 20, 2021 70

I'm not sure this was their intention, but with the announcement of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, Google just changed the way we think about smartphone pricing. I'm not trying to exaggerate or making a story out of nothing, but considering the Pixel 6's...

If You Buy a Spigen Pixel 6 Case, They’ll Give You a Free 30W Charger

Kellen October 19, 2021 33

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are Google's fastest charging phones to date, with speeds of up to 30W getting you a 50% fill-up in 30 minutes or so. Unfortunately, Google didn't include a 30W charger in the box, leaving you hunting for deals on one that'll let...

Google Plans Future Android 12 Beta Releases and You Can Test Them

Kellen October 19, 2021 9

Android 12 might have gone stable today, with rollout to supported Pixel phones already happening, but this is not the end of the Android 12 Beta program. Google has quietly announced that there will be future pre-release updates for you to test if you are...

Ordering a Pixel 6 is a Mess and People are Justifiably Upset

Tim October 19, 2021 246

Poor, Google. They may have a winner on their hands with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, but in true Google device launch fashion, the Google Store can't keep up with demand. As I've been a victim of this chaos myself, I can confirm that the Google Store site...

Android 12 is Live, OTA Rolling Out to Pixel Phones

Tim October 19, 2021 36

If the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro excitement wasn't enough for you this morning, Google just released Android 12. No longer in beta, this is Android 12's final form, complete with all of the Material You goodness we've been watching trickle out over the course of...

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Get 3 OS Updates, 5 Years of Security Patches

Kellen October 19, 2021 23

As we approached the launch of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, we started to learn about the level of software support that Google was aiming to provide, likely thanks to using their first processor, Google Tensor. We were pretty sure that their new phones would...

Google Pixel 6 Pre-Orders are Open Right Now!

Kellen October 19, 2021 309

Google isn't wasting anytime - pre-orders for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are open right now. If you've seen enough and are ready to spend anywhere from $599 up to $1,099 on these high-end devices, you can do that immediately. While pre-orders are live,...

Google Pixel 6 Specs: Display, Tensor Processor, RAM, and More

Kellen October 19, 2021 11

I am well aware that you know all about the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. You know the price and release date. You know about the colors each phone comes in, if you are buying one, and when pre-orders open. You (hopefully) watched our unboxing to get a feel for...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 11

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 11

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 11

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 11

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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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