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Android 12’s Navigation Swipe Down Shortcut is so Handy

Kellen March 18, 2021 33

Android 12 is looking like one of the biggest Android releases in some time. We think a major theme update is coming later on in the preview or beta programs. We have a new dark theme. There is a settings overhaul on the way. There is a new gestures in the...

Thursday Poll: What’s the Best Spot for a Fingerprint Reader?

Tim March 18, 2021 76

With the latest intel pointing to a possible under-display fingerprint reader for an upcoming Google Pixel device, we have a question for you all: What's the best spot for a fingerprint reader? Is it the back of the phone, like on the Pixel 5? An ultrasonic or...

GeForce NOW ‘Priority’ Tier Replaces Founders, Gets a Price Hike

Tim March 18, 2021 1

NVIDIA announced this morning that a new Priority tier would be replacing the now-closed Founders membership plans for GeForce NOW. On top of that, the price has been hiked, though, original Founders members will get to keep their lower monthly price so long...

AT&T Goes Nuts With Samsung One UI 3.1 Updates

Kellen March 18, 2021 4

Samsung and its carrier partners are really having a heck of a week in the updates department. Verizon already pushed out Samsung's One UI 3.1 update to a number of phones and now AT&T is doing the same. The Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy Fold are...

Chrome Gets Live Caption, One of Android’s Best Features

Kellen March 18, 2021 3

Google first introduced Live Caption to Android phones starting with the Pixel 4 and Android 10. The feature was a game-changing addition, as it brought real-time captions from any video playing on a phone from any app. It's amazing as an accessibility option...

Pixel Phones Finally Getting Under-Display Fingerprint Reader?

Tim March 18, 2021 38

According to code spotted in the latest Developer Preview for Android 12, it looks like Google may release a Pixel device that features an under-display fingerprint reader. This would be a big first for Google. Up to this point, Google has done everything but...

OnePlus 9 has 50W Wireless Charging, and That’s Kinda Fast

Kellen March 18, 2021 15

OnePlus has pushed faster and faster charging each year on its best phones and the OnePlus 9 series will continue that trend. Instead of focusing on wired charging speeds, like they typically would, the wireless charging side of the phone is getting this year'...

Motorola’s Android 11 Update for Edge+ has a Bonus Desktop Mode

Kellen March 17, 2021 20

Yesterday, we told you about the Android 11 update rolling out to Motorola's Edge+ phone. Since the changelog that accompanied the update was minimal at the time, we wondered if Moto didn't have an extra set of features built-in beyond what Google added to...

Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026 20

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 20

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 20

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 20

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 20

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 20

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 20

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 20

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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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