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This is the Pixel 10 in a Bunch of Colors

Kellen July 21, 2025 21

UPDATE : Forget these renders - Google just showed off the Pixel 10 Pro in an official teaser. With a date set for Google to show off its Pixel 10 line-up of phones, you should prepare to see every render, angle, and spec sheet well before Google takes their...

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 Deal Slams to $899

Kellen July 21, 2025 10

A few days ago, we shared a Galaxy Z Fold 7 deal that was dropping an extra $100 off the new foldable, even as Samsung wasn't really promoting it as such. This deal was sent as an email to those who reserved and was sweetening the original reserve promo by...

This Galaxy Z Fold 7 Picture is Everything

Kellen July 18, 2025 13

Samsung shared a story today that detailed the design changes in their new foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. The write-up went somewhat in-depth on how they made each so thin, by changing hinges, using stronger yet thicker glass, and new...

Google Starts Gemini Feature Drops, Because Gemini is Life

Kellen July 18, 2025 4

Gemini is changing at such a rapid pace that Google has decided it should get more recognition for all the changes that it rolls out. To do so, they are introducing "Gemini Drops," which are like Pixel Feature Drops, only specific to what's new in Gemini. I...

Nothing Phone 3 Review: Who Cares If It’s a Flagship, It’s Still Really Good

Kellen July 18, 2025 7

The Nothing Phone 3 is the first "true" flagship device from Nothing after a couple of years of only dropping mid-range phones on the world. This phone is certainly the most high-end that the company has released to date, with a set of specs that probably meet...

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 Update Arrives for Pixel Devices With 9 Big Fixes

Kellen July 17, 2025 3

Google released the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 update today for its line-up of Pixel devices. This latest update brings us one step closer to a stable release (likely in September). As we get this 3rd beta build, remember that this is the big quarterly update of...

This Crazy Pixel 8 Pro Deal Gets You Free Pixel Watch 2 and Case for $599

Kellen July 17, 2025 5

We don't often recommend buying phones that are about to be 2 years old unless they are featured in a deal that is borderline insane. We have that today! The Pixel 8 Pro is discounted by $400 at the Google Store, plus Google will give you a Pixel Watch 2 (LTE)...

Nothing Updates the Essential Space With 3 Big Improvements

Kellen July 17, 2025 1

The Essential Space is one of the bigger software ideas that Nothing has come up with to try and differentiate its most recent phones. While I'm not sure they have quite executed the space in the right way yet, there is time for improvements to do that. Today,...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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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