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Android 12 has a Really Cool Face Gesture System

Kellen August 16, 2021 18

If you like the idea of using your fingers to control your phone less, with fewer physical gestures, but would rather not have to use your voice as a replacement, Android 12 has built-in a really cool face gesture system that may be the start of an ultimate...

Hurry and Get a Coupon Code for the New OnePlus Buds Pro

Tim August 16, 2021 10

OnePlus is offering 20,000 coupon codes for the upcoming OnePlus Buds Pro, but you'll need to hurry, as it's first come, first served. OnePlus doesn't specify how much the coupon is, but since these buds cost $149, we'll take any discount we can take. As we...

DEAL: SHIELD TV is $20 Off Right Now ($129)

Tim August 16, 2021 6

NVIDIA is hosting a rare deal on its SHIELD TV ("Little Tube Guy" model), bringing its price down by $20 to a total of $129. The last time we saw NVIDIA drop the price of SHIELD TV was, checks notes, a whole month ago. If you missed out that time, now's your...

We Have Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic: Ask Us Anything

Tim August 13, 2021 136

For most people, you still have a couple of weeks before your Galaxy Watch 4 order will arrive at your doorstep, so to maybe help pass the time, we'd like to host a little AMA, seeing as how Samsung hooked us up with both a Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4...

Here’s How Much Instant Discount Samsung Will Give You Towards a Galaxy Z Fold 3

Kellen August 13, 2021 48

The best way to get yourself into the new Galaxy Z Fold 3 is once again through Samsung's trade-in program. As they have done for years now, Samsung will give you an instant discount if you trade in select phones towards the Fold 3, and the values are often...

Samsung August Updates: Galaxy S9 and S9+, S20 FE Get Latest Patch

Tim August 13, 2021 3

New security updates are rolling out to additional Samsung devices this month, specifically the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and Galaxy S20 FE. As we keep saying, not counting Google, Samsung continues to set the example of how software updates should be handled. It...

Android 12 Should Be Here Any Day, So Motorola is Updating the Razr to Android 11

Kellen August 13, 2021 25

I thought it was a typo or a misprint at first, but then I looked at the date. Motorola really is updating the Razr 5G on Verizon to Android 11 today. I said Android 11 in case you missed that, a build of Android that Google released, well, almost a year ago....

Google Fi’s First Foldable is the Galaxy Z Flip 3

Tim August 12, 2021 6

Google Fi picked up its first foldable this week, now offering the new Galaxy Z Flip 3 on pre-order, with shipments expected later this month. The phone is the same price as it is anywhere else, that being $999, but Google Fi does offer trade-in promotions and...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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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