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Mobvoi Discounts TicWatch S2 ($135) and TicWatch E2 ($128)

Tim March 2, 2021 2

While we await more Wear OS devices running the new Snapdragon Wear 4100 processor, Mobvoi is discounting a few of its smartwatches this week. Starting today for a very limited time, you can get a TicWatch S2 for just $135 (33% off) and the TicWatch E2 for...

Google TV App May Soon Offer Remote Control Function

Tim March 2, 2021 10

Thanks to digging done inside of the latest Google TV app for Android, it appears work is being done to bring remote control functionality, allowing folks to finally leave that old Android TV Remote Control app in the past. Thank goodness. Discovered by the...

That New Moto Wear OS Watch has a Snapdragon Wear 4100!

Kellen March 2, 2021 20

When we shared news yesterday that there would be a new series of Moto-branded smartwatches released over the coming months, we missed an important hint at their potential. In one of the slides that showed the backside of one of the watches, the bezel of the...

Crash Bandicoot: On the Run Launches March 25 on Android

Tim March 2, 2021 2

We now have a launch date for the new Crash Bandicoot game for Android and iOS! Called Crash Bandicoot: On the Run, the game is now scheduled to launch March 25 worldwide, published by the same great people who gave the world Candy Crush. From the trailer, the...

Chrome Gets Sweet New Profile Experience

Kellen March 2, 2021 5

Managing a Chrome experience on a shared desktop in your home can be a pain unless you know about Chrome profiles and their power in separating everyone's personal experiences. Yeah, you probably didn't know about them, so Google is trying to put a bit of...

Instagram Live Now Supports Up to 4 People Simultaneously

Tim March 1, 2021 1

Before this week's announcement, Instagram could support two people streaming video simultaneously in the Live feature. That amount has doubled today, with the app now supporting up to 4 people being in the same Live room and streaming their video to the...

Make Samsung’s One UI 3.1 Feel Faster With a Simple Trick

Kellen March 1, 2021 34

During a write-up of the Galaxy S21 where I explained why I wouldn't stick with Samsung's newest phone going forward and would instead go back to the Pixel 5, I pointed out that one of the little things that annoyed me was the removal of an animation feature...

We Might Get Three New Motorola Watches This Year (Updated: 4100!)

Kellen March 1, 2021 12

The newest Moto 360 watch that first launched at the end of 2019 was not made by Motorola. I think we made that clear back then, but for those who missed that launch, a company called eBuyNow is the company that made it under a licensing deal with Motorola....

Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 12

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 12

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 12

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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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 12

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025 12

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025 12

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 12

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025 12

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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