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Pixel Phones Lose Wide-Angle Astrophotography in Update

Kellen December 29, 2020 6

Not many noticed the change, but Google appears to have taken away Pixel phones ability to shoot astrophotography out of their wide-angle lenses. Since this should only affect Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G owners, maybe that's the reason. Either way, you never like...

Poll: Auto-Rotation On or Off?

Kellen December 28, 2020 75

Screen auto-rotation in Android has always provided a wonky, slow experience that has never matched the fluidity of the same feature on iOS. Blame patents or Google not caring or manufacturers being bad, I just know that I've left it turned off on phones for...

We Know So Much About the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra

Kellen December 28, 2020 55

Should we reach January 14, the day that Samsung is expected to announce its Galaxy S21 line, there once again won't be many (if any) surprises. Thanks to leaks that we are assuming are straight from eager retailers who slipped up and listed info early, we...

Verizon Galaxy S9 Keeps Getting Updates

Kellen December 28, 2020 4

Samsung is potentially days away from announcing the Galaxy S21, yet here is the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ at 3 years old seeing fresh updates. That's a rare sight in the world of Android, but not when it comes to Samsung phones, which typically see around four...

DEAL: Moto 360 (3rd Gen) is Only $129 Today ($170 Off)

Kellen December 28, 2020 3

You know how we just got done talking about that great deal on the OnePlus 7T over at B&H Photo in their end-of-year sale? This one might be better if you are looking for a smartwatch with decent specs and an entry-level price. The Moto 360 (3rd gen) is...

DEAL: OnePlus 7T is $299 Today ($300 Off)

Kellen December 28, 2020 2

In a "Mega" DealZone special over at B&H Photo, you can grab all sorts of tech goodies for some of their best prices ever. We're talking headphones to tripods to storage to camera bags to routers - all of it is at crazy end-of-year prices. For mobile folks...

Samsung Opens Reservations for Galaxy S21 With $700 Trade-Ins

Kellen December 28, 2020 10

Samsung has yet to give an official date for the upcoming Galaxy S21 line-up, but if you already know you'll buy one, a reservation portal just opened. If you want to be first in line to buy a Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, or Galaxy S21 Ultra, you can do so and...

Nova Launcher Prime on Sale for Just $0.99

Tim December 24, 2020 16

I feel like every holiday season, the price for Nova Launcher Prime comes down to $1. It truly is a magical time of year. If you're one of the people who has yet to get Nova Launcher Prime, the paid unlock for all of Nova Launcher's premium features, now is...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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