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Apple Introduces Android Fragmentation With iOS 15

Kellen June 7, 2021 40

Watching the WWDC keynote today, I took in all that Apple announced for iOS 15 and WatchOS and the App Store and whatever other platforms they made time for. None of it moved the needle much for an Android user like myself, but after digging through the...

Google TV Live Tab Now Supports Sling TV

Tim June 7, 2021 4

Since launch, Chromecast with Google TV has had a dedicated Live tab that is integrated with YouTube TV, allowing subscribers to scroll through a channel guide and quickly dive into shows and movies. Until now, that Live tab only worked with YouTube TV, but...

Apple Brings Facetime to Android Via the Web

Kellen June 7, 2021 19

Apple is hosting a pre-recorded version of its WWDC keynote today where they are announcing updates to various platforms, starting with iOS. There could be several updates to their mobile OS that relate to Android, but they kicked it off by announcing that...

Stadia Comes to Chromecast With Google TV, Android TV Later This Month

Tim June 7, 2021 9

Announced this morning, Stadia is coming to Android TV and the Chromecast with Google TV on June 23. This is either Stadia's dying breath or the start of a whole new chapter. We'll see! You can see the entire list of supported Android TV devices below. It...

New Pixel Feature Drop Adds New Astrophotography Video, Gboard Smarts, More

Kellen June 7, 2021 20

As a part of the June Android security update today, Google is issuing another set of new features to their Pixel phones with a fresh Pixel Feature Drop. In this latest drop, Google is adding a new astrolapse camera feature, improved copying and pasting in...

June 2021 Android Security Update Now Available for Google Pixel Phones

Kellen June 7, 2021 11

This might seem late, but Google is following its typical schedule with the release of June Android security update for its Pixel phones. It's available today if you own a Pixel 3 up through the Pixel 5, and this month includes new Pixel Feature Drop goodies....

OnePlus Nord N200 Comes With 5G and FHD 90Hz Display for Under $250

Tim June 7, 2021 6

OnePlus is giving us more details on the Nord N200 5G this week, a followup to the N100. We still don't have a release date, but in the meantime, we have some specs and a price. That's most important, yeah? This Nord N200 should be one to consider if you're on...

Sign Me Up for Galaxy S21 FE in Matte Olive Green

Tim June 7, 2021 15

We have a few new colors to look forward to for the Galaxy S21 FE, should these images be accurate. We still don't know when this phone is launching, but hey, we'll take anything during this time of year. As you can see, there will be no shortage of options...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 15

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 15

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 15

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 15

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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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