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Google Photos Gets Big Redesign for Photo Viewing

Kellen July 2, 2025 5

Google somewhat quietly announced a pretty big redesign for photo viewing in Google Photos yesterday. To start, these huge changes are coming to the Google Photos app on iOS, but Google has already committed to bringing it to Android "soon." Google Photos...

Nothing Phone 3 Official at $799, Shipping in US on July 15

Kellen July 1, 2025 15

The Nothing Phone 3 has been announced as the first true flagship phone from the UK tech brand. That should mean a better set of specs than we had with the Nothing Phone 2, along with a far superior experience over the A-series phones they have produced in...

Nothing Headphone (1) Priced at $299, Pre-Orders Open July 4

Tim July 1, 2025 5

Nothing made its latest audio product official this morning, Headphone (1). Priced at $299, Headphone (1) will launch on July 15 and will be available to US buyers, but a pre-order period will begin on July 4. For specs, Nothing claims 35 hours of playback...

WATCH: Nothing Phone 3 Announcement at 1PM ET (10AM PT)

Tim July 1, 2025 1

Nothing will announce the Nothing Phone 3 today after many weeks of teasing and leaks. You can watch the livestream along with us at 1pm ET (10am PT). UPDATE 7/3: Nothing made both the Phone 3 and Headphone 1 official. We have write-ups here and here. For this...

US Lawmakers: OnePlus Poses Security Concern to US Consumers

Tim June 30, 2025 18

OnePlus poses a security concern to US consumers, according to two US lawmakers. Both Republican Representative John Moolenaar (MI) and Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL) are calling for an investigation into the matter by the US Commerce...

Download: Galaxy Watch One UI 8 Beta Releasing Today

Tim June 30, 2025 11

It was a couple of weeks ago when Samsung announced the One UI 8 beta for select Galaxy Watch devices. Apparently, the company waited a bit to actually release it, but now it's officially rolling out. Folks in South Korea and United States will have access,...

One UI 8 Beta 3 Arrives Soon for Galaxy S25 Series

Tim June 30, 2025 2

Samsung is beginning the rollout of One UI 8 Beta 3 rollout in specific markets, with the US population of beta users sure to be getting it soon. If you own a Galaxy S25 model device, you'll want to be watching out for it this week. Inside, users are getting...

Pixel 10 Pro Specs: Pixel 10 Pro XL Will Have Biggest Battery in Pixel Phone History

Tim June 30, 2025 24

Last week we got a look at rumored specs for the Pixel 10. The highlight was that the battery size was getting upped, but Google may be downgrading the camera system slightly in order to provide an entirely new telephoto lens. For what's likely to be the "...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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