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Android Isn’t Perfect: What Would You Change?

Tim February 4, 2021 137

I have used an Android device exclusively since at least 2009. I feel as though I know Android pretty well, both what it does well and its shortcomings. With that being said, I can tell you that Google's mobile OS is certainly not perfect and there are some...

YouTube has a Fancy New Sports Page

Kellen February 4, 2021 2

Sports, one of the few outlets we have during tough times, are as important as ever for the mental health of so many of us. YouTube is clearly aware of that importance, so a new YouTube Sports page is here to bring us the clips, highlights, and moments in a...

AT&T Galaxy Note 10+ 5G Gets Android 11 (One UI 3.0) Update

Tim February 4, 2021 2

Coming in a tad behind the other Galaxy Note 10 models, AT&T is pushing out the long awaited Android 11 (One UI 3.0) update to the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G this week. Congratulations, owners! Once updated, Galaxy Note 10+ 5G users will see software build version...

GeForce NOW Intros Chrome Browser Support for Windows, macOS in Beta

Tim February 4, 2021 6

NVIDIA is celebrating the first anniversary of GeForce NOW, sharing a few stats for the service, as well as announcing that the service has become more accessible than ever. For a few numbers, NVIDIA details that gamers have streamed over 175 million hours of...

Google Fit Gets Heart and Respiratory Measure Feature on Pixel Phones

Kellen February 4, 2021 6

Google is adding new health tracking tools to Google Fit that you can take advantage of with the phone you already own. Rather than having to invest in a fitness device or sync from another service, Google has built-in the ability to measure heartrate and...

I Ditched Smartwatches for a Simpler Fitness Band

Kellen February 3, 2021 77

Smartwatches have been a big part of my tech life for several years now. From before the launch of the Snapdragon Wear 3100 through the Galaxy Watch Active 2, several fitness-focused "smart" watches like those from Garmin, and the most recent Snapdragon Wear...

Verizon Moto Z4, Motorola One 5G Updated With January Security Patch

Tim February 3, 2021 1

Verizon is shipping out a couple security patch updates to Motorola devices -- one for the Moto Z4 and one for the Motorola One 5G. The only thing listed as being inside is the January patch, so there's nothing too fancy going on here. Once updated, Moto Z4...

Android TV Gets a New Home Screen UI and It Looks Great

Kellen February 3, 2021 11

When Google introduced its new Chromecast with Google TV at the end of last year and showed off its updated home UI experience, we wondered if this setup would transition over to other Android TV devices. Google suggested at the time that it might, but instead...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 137

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 137

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 137

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 137

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 137

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 137

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 137

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 137

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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