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Galaxy Owners Can Now Tap Phones, Debit Cards to Pay Each Other

Tim May 6, 2025 2

Samsung announced a new P2P payment method for Samsung Wallet users this morning, with one feature in particular catching our eye. The announcement highlights two Galaxy phones tapping each other to send money with NFC, and while that's cool enough, the...

Material 3 Expressive Might be the Future of Android Design

Tim May 5, 2025 11

It has been over 10 years since Google introduced Material Design. Can you believe that? Over the years, we have seen it really take shape in many applications and the Android OS in general, but the work hasn't stopped. Ahead of Google I/O later this month, a...

Galaxy Owners, How’s the One UI 7 Upgrade Treating You?

Tim May 5, 2025 62

Many Galaxy owners have been sent the One UI 7 (Android 15) upgrade over the past couple of weeks. We've been following its release since the Galaxy S24 series began receiving it last month. Now that folks have had it up and running for a bit of time, plus...

Ookla Confirms, 5G Speeds Much Faster on New Galaxy Models Compared to Past Generations

Tim May 5, 2025 2

Galaxy hardware design may not change drastically year over year, but internally, upgrades are certainly taking place. This week, Ookla published a report detailing the difference in actual 5G speeds that users get on newer Galaxy phones versus older Galaxy...

Google’s Desktop Mode for Pixel Devices Still in Works

Tim May 5, 2025 8

We're sure that a few Pixel owners have been hoping for a DeX-like feature from Google for some time. Samsung gave users a true desktop mode many years ago, and honestly, it's somewhat surprising it has taken Google this long to nail it down. However, I was...

Samsung’s Newest Devices Get Open Enrollment Period

Tim May 2, 2025 5

For buyers of a Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, or Galaxy Tab S10 series device and who skipped adding Samsung Care+ to your purchase, open enrollment has arrived now through June 15. Through the plan, device(s) are covered with unlimited...

Google’s NotebookLM Coming to Android, Register for Access

Tim May 2, 2025 5

Notebook LM, Google's viral AI research assistant that can turn your boring study subject into a full length podcast for your listening enjoyment, is coming to Android. Up for pre registration on Google Play, the app appears to have most of the features that...

Google TV Gets New Setup Process for Android Phone Users, Should be Much Quicker

Tim May 1, 2025 2

Coming soon to a TV near you, Android users should expect a new process for setting up Google TV. Similar to how wearables act, when you begin the Google TV setup process, an automatic notification will pop up on your Android device to get you going. For iOS...

Android Gets a Huge Design Refresh With Material 3 Expressive, First on Pixel Phones

Kellen May 13, 2025 2

A little over a week ago, someone on Google's design team accidentally posted the details of their new design language,...

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Material 3 Expressive is Coming to Wear OS 6, First on Pixel Watch

Kellen May 13, 2025 2

Now that you've read about Google's new Material 3 Expressive on your Pixel phone running Android 16, you might want to know...

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Galaxy S25 Edge Official, Thin, and Priced at $1,099, But There are Deals

Kellen May 12, 2025 2

Samsung's skinny phone has been fully revealed and is now official with pricing, specs, and a ship date. The Galaxy S25 Edge...

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Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge Gets Pre-Order Deal of $750 Off, Bonus $50 Credit

Kellen May 12, 2025 2

The Galaxy S25 Edge is official and ready for your pre-order. Samsung has pushed the listings live, so that you can check out...

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Samsung’s May Update Arrives: Galaxy S25 Up First

Kellen May 9, 2025 2

Thanks to the rollout of One UI 7 and Android 15 being mostly complete at this point and reaching devices as old as the...

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May 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen May 6, 2025 2

There was a part of me that thought we may not see a traditional May Android 15 security update for Pixel devices, knowing...

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Material 3 Expressive Might be the Future of Android Design

Tim May 5, 2025 2

It has been over 10 years since Google introduced Material Design. Can you believe that? Over the years, we have seen it...

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Android 16 Teases Secret UI Update That Should Bring Fresh Beauty, Tons of Blur

Kellen April 30, 2025 2

Android 16 is about to go stable, likely next month at Google I/O. We have been through several developer-focused previews...

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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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