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OnePlus Shares Fresh Details on Its Smaller OnePlus Watch 3 (43mm)

Kellen June 26, 2025 1

The OnePlus Watch 3 (43mm) will be available on July 8, so to get us to that date, OnePlus is taking every moment it can to hype it. But let's be honest here - this watch doesn't need a big pitch. It's the smaller version of their already-impressive Watch 3,...

Samsung Galaxy Foldables Getting June Security Patch

Tim June 25, 2025 4

Samsung is shipping out the June security patch to owners of its most recent Galaxy Z foldable phones, as well as last year's models. Owners of the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, this means you. Inside, there is nothing listed beyond the June...

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1 Update Arrives With 4 Fixes

Kellen June 25, 2025 5

Yo, Google Pixel owners, a new beta update is available for you to download. Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1 just went live with some fixes you'll want. Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1 update: In this new build that's available to all of the still-supported Pixel phones...

Samsung Slapping $1,200 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7 With Reservations

Kellen June 25, 2025 5

With reservations live, an Unpacked date set, and details of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 flowing steady, we are really left staring at the pre-order period that kicks off the minute Samsung finishes telling us all about their new foldables on July 9. We expect pre-...

Pixel 10 Specs: Google Trades Camera Downgrades for Slightly Bigger Battery

Tim June 25, 2025 34

We are always trying to learn more about Google's upcoming devices ahead of official announcements, but sometimes the information isn't the greatest of news. Take this Pixel 10 spec dump as an example. While we now have a very accurate picture of what the...

Google Phone App Gets Material 3 Expressive Upgrade

Tim June 24, 2025 5

Google has announced that it is beginning to roll out its Material 3 Expressive makeover to the Phone app on Pixel devices, available to a number beta users. Google Details Phone App's Material 3 Expressive Makeover: Inside, Google details a new Favorites bar,...

T-Mobile’s Easy Upgrade Gets You Off Verizon, Free Phones, and They Pay Off Your Old Phone

Kellen June 24, 2025 6

Alright, final note from yesterday's T-Mobile event - a new offer wants you to leave Verizon and bring your family over. If you do so, T-Mobile will pay off your remaining phone balances from Verizon and get you new phones for free, as long as you sign a...

Chrome on Android Lets You Move the Address Bar to the Bottom

Kellen June 24, 2025 8

A personalized Chrome experience on Android has been missing one feature that folks on iOS have had for some time - a movable address bar. That changes starting today, thanks to an announcement from Google that you'll be able to move the Chrome address bar...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 8

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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