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Here is the OnePlus 9 Pro!

Kellen March 8, 2021 21

OnePlus is not interested in hiding their next phone line-up it seems. In a Tweet this morning following last night's news about their new partnership with Hasselblad and the reveal of the date for the OnePlus 9, the company showed off the backside of their...

Official: OnePlus 9 Arrives March 23

Kellen March 7, 2021 4

We have a date - the OnePlus 9 will be here in two weeks. OnePlus announced this week that their next flagship phones, the OnePlus 9 series, will be here shortly. When they do drop on March 23 at 10AM Eastern (7AM Pacific), you'll be able to watch the...

Yep, OnePlus and Hasselblad are Teaming Up and Making Big Promises

Kellen March 7, 2021 7

The hints weren't subtle and most of us figured them out, thanks to earlier leaks, but the news is now official - OnePlus and Hasselblad are teaming up to try and make smartphone camera magic. Will they? That's the question they'll try to answer over a multi-...

Google Fit’s Neat Heart and Respiratory Rate Features for Pixel Phones Arriving

Kellen March 5, 2021 4

A few weeks back, Google teased two new Pixel-exclusive features coming soon to Google Fit that help people without a fancy sports watch or band keep track of a couple of health items. Using cameras in Google Pixel phones, Google found a way to track both...

AUKEY’s Latest Deals Include 25% Off Popular Power Strip Tower ($32)

Tim March 5, 2021 2

AUKEY has a new round of deals on Amazon this week, with plenty of money to save on items like wireless earbuds, power strips, phone mounts, and more. There is a good list of deals to view below, with all of the links and coupon codes you need for max savings...

What Do You Use Google Assistant For?

Kellen March 5, 2021 52

Google Assistant is one of those tools in my bag that I don't come close to fully using. That embarrasses me some, since the damn thing is spread around my house in every room on several gadgets and I write about it for a living, but its capabilities are so...

Undo Tweet Button Coming to Twitter

Tim March 5, 2021 4

Ever since the service's launch, folks have been interested in the idea of an Edit button for Twitter, capable of allowing users to correct typos and whatever other imperfections are present in their tweets -- as if anyone actually gives a shit. Well, it...

TicWatch Pro 3 Gets First Big Discount at 15% Off, But You Have to Hurry

Kellen March 5, 2021 4

Mobvoi gave us a taste of the discount we've been asking for a week or so ago when they shaved off $15 from their excellent TicWatch Pro 3, the only watch currently running the Snapdragon Wear 4100. Today, they are going bigger in a limited-time deal on Amazon...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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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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