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Thanks to Teenage Engineering, Nothing Will Probably Offer Slickly Designed Products

Tim February 24, 2021 4

Announced this morning, Carl Pei's Nothing has introduced Teenage Engineering as a founding partner, but more importantly, what we assume to be the driving force behind the design for products the company inevitably launches. Based out of Stockholm, Teenage...

Samsung Will Let You Buy, Try Galaxy Z Fold 2 for 100 Days

Tim February 23, 2021 12

Samsung has a new program available for its two latest foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 (review) and Galaxy Z Flip 5G. In summary, you can now buy one of those devices, use it for up to 100 days, and then return it if you're not thoroughly happy with it....

OPPO’s Wireless Air Charging is Futuristic Magic

Kellen February 23, 2021 15

Wireless charging has always been both convenient and a limited use technology. It's convenient because you can simply set your phone on a surface and it'll charge without a wire attached, but it's limited in the sense that using your device while it charges...

DEAL: Buy One Pair of Galaxy Buds+, Get Another Pair for Free

Tim February 23, 2021 12

Samsung is currently hosting a sweet little deal on its Galaxy Buds+ earbuds (the BTS Edition), netting buyers a seconds pair of earbuds for completely free when they buy one. It's a good ol' fashioned BOGO deal! The only thing is, you'll need to be cool with...

Android Phones Should Have Better Haptics Later This Year

Tim February 23, 2021 19

Many, many people seem to think haptics is an important aspect of phones. While some phones have good motors inside, producing pleasant vibrations when an incoming notification comes in, others can feel cheap with more of a rattling sensation. It's an odd...

Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 Gets First Discount Since Launch

Kellen February 23, 2021 3

Mobvoi hasn't discounted its TicWatch Pro 3 smartwatch since it first launched, probably because it has zero competition and is the only Wear OS watch you should consider. Today, we've got a discount code for you that shaves off $15. Normally priced at $299,...

Google Deletes Your Google Play Music Library Tomorrow

Kellen February 23, 2021 10

The final day has come for Google Play Music. Google has been warning you off and on for several months now that your Google Play Music library needs to be moved over to YouTube Music, or else. You see, Google doesn't want to continue storing libraries for a...

Tuesday Poll: Do You Use Android Auto?

Tim February 23, 2021 93

I was discussing Android Auto with Kellen yesterday and this guy had the audacity to joke that Android Auto is not that good. He was actually kinda harsh about it, playfully of course, but I got the sense that he isn't a big fan of Google's phone-powered...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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