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OnePlus 9 Lineup Update Includes Charging Stability, Camera Improvements

Tim April 20, 2021 3

OnePlus is shipping an update out to OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro owners, labeled as OxygenOS 11.2.4.4. Inside, there are many goodies to be had, including the latest Android security patch update. Shall we see what else is inside? Beyond the security patch,...

TicWatch Pro 3 Finally Gets Its Huge H-MR2 Wear OS Update

Kellen April 20, 2021 8

The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 may be the best Wear OS watch on the planet, mostly because it's the only watch running the Snapdragon Wear 4100, but that doesn't excuse the company from being slower than we'd like at providing updates. The big Wear OS H-MR2 update...

Report: Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 2 Will Have IP Ratings

Tim April 19, 2021 22

Kellen already declared the Pixel 6 the Android storyline of the year, but move over, Google. There's another big story happening. According to SamMobile, the next foldable devices from Samsung, presumably called the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 2, will...

Intelli PowerHub is My Favorite Charging Station, On Sale for $49

Tim April 19, 2021 5

I recently received a PowerHub from Intelli for review, which is a charging station for one's desk. Given many of us are still working from home and attempting to improve our setups, this looked like a neat multi purpose product I should check out. I'm always...

Pixel 5’s Best Feature is Still Battery Life

Kellen April 19, 2021 38

The Google Pixel 5 is never going to win any awards and likely isn't the best option for the majority of people looking for a new smartphone. There are phones with bigger and better displays, more advanced camera systems, more software features, and designs...

Samsung Reportedly Tweaks Battery Sizes in Good, Bad Ways for Galaxy Watch 4

Kellen April 19, 2021 13

Every time a new rumor pops up that involves the Galaxy Watch 4 from Samsung, I'm glued to my monitor. It's not that Samsung watches are the most interesting of products released each year, but there are serious suggestions from those in the know that Samsung...

Google Photos Could Soon Help You Find Pictures of Documents

Kellen April 19, 2021 2

There are countless ways to scan documents with your phone's camera, but unless you know those options, the easiest way is always going to be to just take a picture of them. Whether it's a receipt or tax doc or your insurance card, firing up your camera and...

Samsung Foldable Owners Treated to $75 Michelin Star Dessert

Tim April 19, 2021 7

If you own a Samsung foldable device, such as the Galaxy Z Fold 2 or Galaxy Z Flip, you may be aware that there's something called Galaxy Z Premier. This is a members only type of thing for Galaxy Z owners, allowing them to think they're real special for...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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