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Report: Samsung Axes Galaxy S26 and S26+, Opts for Pro and Edge Models Instead

Tim July 29, 2025 7

Evidenced in a fresh build of One UI, it appears Samsung might be planning a major shakeup for the Galaxy 26 lineup. For quite some time, we've had a base Galaxy S model, along with a Plus (larger) model of that phone, then the Ultra model. If this evidence...

AI Mode Gets New Canvas Feature, Google Drive Support Coming Soon

Tim July 29, 2025 1

Google is introducing improvements to AI Mode, as well as teasing future features. It's actually kind of rude, but it's fine I guess. Google announced this morning that AI Mode is getting PDF support on desktop computers, allowing users to deep dive on...

Report: Galaxy S26 Ultra Specs Include Thinner Hardware, 60W Fast Charging

Tim July 28, 2025 15

Sure, it might be July, but that won't stop the internet from doing internet things, such as leaking details on next year's Galaxy S26 Ultra. Specs leak for Galaxy S26 Ultra: Back in February, there was a report that we could expect to see big battery upgrades...

Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Impressions: Rotating Bezel and Gemini is Bae, Battery Life Solid

Tim July 28, 2025 14

I received my Galaxy Watch 8 Classic last week and besides having to charge it, it hasn't left my wrist. There is a lot to play with and test on the latest model of smartwatches from Samsung, mostly thanks to the newest version of Wear OS and the integration...

From Start to Finish: Watch a Galaxy Phone Get Made

Tim July 28, 2025 6

I have yet to have an opportunity to tour a cellphone manufacturing plant, and until then, I'll have to settle for YouTube videos. As we know, many production facilities keep their processes locked away, so you can't ever watch a phone go from nothingness to a...

Facer Gets Big Wear OS 6 Update, Promises Better Battery Life Than Ever

Tim July 25, 2025 4

Facer, the Wear OS watch face app downloaded by over 10 million users, announced big changes this week. The big news centers around WFF (watch face format) support on Wear OS 6, battery improvements, many new watch faces, and more. The Android development team...

Galaxy Foldable Pre-Orders are Done, But There are Still Good Savings

Tim July 25, 2025 3

It's July 25, which means it's officially Galaxy launch day. Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip FE are now up for sale wherever Galaxy is sold, plus we have two new wearables to choose from, Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. We posted...

Pixel 10 Pro in Moonstone is the Play

Tim July 25, 2025 40

Thanks to long time leaker @evleaks, we're getting additional looks at Google's upcoming lineup of devices that are scheduled to be announced on August 20. We got a fresh look at the Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel Watch 4, and a set of Pixel Buds all in...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 40

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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