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YouTube TV’s New Entertainment Plus Package Costs $30/Month

Tim February 18, 2021 21

YouTube TV is now offering a new Entertainment Plus package, saving folks a little bit of money should they be into subscribing to the premium content distributors. The package contains HBO Max, Showtime, and Starz all for the price of $30/month. Individually,...

Android 12 Timeline Posted, Public Beta Begins in May

Tim February 18, 2021 2

Google has filled us in on its Android 12 timeline, detailing when we can expect new developer previews, when the public beta will fire up, and when we can expect the final release. Boy, oh boy! According to the timeline, three developer previews will be...

Android 12 Developer Preview 1 is Here!

Kellen February 18, 2021 8

Like they did last year, Google is using February to kickstart the developer preview season for this year's version of Android. Android 12 Developer Preview 1 is here, guys! You can download it right now if you own a Pixel phone! For Android 12, we are only in...

What’s New in Android 12 Developer Preview 1: Developer Stuff

Tim February 18, 2021 8

Yup, it's already time for Android 12! If you're a Pixel device owner, this is a fantastic week, as this is when we can start previewing what's new inside of the upcoming version of Android. Reported to be internally named Snow Cone, Android 12 appears to...

How to Get Android 12 Developer Preview 1 on Your Google Pixel Phone

Kellen February 18, 2021 3

Let's say you saw the news about Android 12 Developer Preview 1 going live, read all of the changelogs and feature lists, and decided that you are interested in running this initial preview that is built for developers, not the everyday man. Well, you...

Apple TV+ App Arrives for Google TV

Tim February 18, 2021 12

Apple TV+ has arrived for Google TV, specifically, an app made just for the Chromecast with Google TV. With this app, you can access some fantastic original programming, such as Ted Lasso, For All Mankind, The Morning Show, and Servant. This also allows users...

Verizon’s Galaxy S8, a Four Year Old Phone, is Getting an Update

Kellen February 18, 2021 6

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+, a pair of phones first launched back in April of 2017, are getting an update this week through Verizon. For those keeping track, we're approaching a full four years of software support, though that's not surprising when its...

Samsung Shipping One UI 3.1 Update to Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 20 Lineups

Tim February 18, 2021 3

Samsung announced the news many Galaxy owners have been waiting for -- One UI 3.1 is coming to more devices outside of the new Galaxy S21 lineup. This is fantastic news, as One UI 3.1 is, in my opinion, the best iteration of Samsung's custom software yet....

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 3

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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Here’s the Nothing Phone 4a

Kellen February 23, 2026 3

Nothing is preparing to fully reveal the Nothing Phone 4a on March 5, so the teasing of this next device is reaching new...

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Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 3

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 3

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 3

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen February 16, 2026 3

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 3

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 3

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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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