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Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G Update Adds Sweet Fix for GPS Accuracy in Cities

Kellen December 7, 2020 9

The December Pixel Feature Drop is coming today with December's Android update, and with it owners of the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G are getting a major improvement to GPS. Thanks to Google's crazy 3D mapping skills, they've found a solution to GPS location...

Galaxy S21+, S21 Ultra Backsides Detailed in Photos

Tim December 7, 2020 14

From the renders we have seen of the Galaxy S21 lineup, I can say with confidence that the backside of the phone, particularly the camera area, is the best looking part of the device. The way its actually integrated into the design and shape of the phone is...

Samsung Plans Three Foldables for 2021, Including ‘Galaxy Z Fold Lite’

Tim December 7, 2020 11

More details are making their way online concerning Samsung's foldable plans for next year. While it's already pretty well known that Samsung intends to introduce a Galaxy Z Flip sequel and the third iteration of the Galaxy Z Fold in 2021, a new piece of intel...

Apple Music Finally Comes to Google Assistant Speakers

Kellen December 7, 2020 8

Google Assistant and Apple Music are finally becoming friends. Google announced today that Apple Music can be set as your default in Assistant as you fire off commands to play tunes throughout your Google Nest speaker system. Once live, you'll find the option...

LG Further Outsourcing Low and Mid-Range Phones to Focus on Premium

Kellen December 7, 2020 6

LG hasn't had a smartphone winner in a long, long time. In fact, they've reported operating losses in mobile for 22 straight quarters, which is, well, a long, long time. To try to change that and turn their mobile division around, LG will further outsource...

Best Buy Discounts Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 5 by $50

Kellen December 5, 2020 14

The 2020 Google Pixel line-up is priced in a way that offering huge discounts might never happen and so we are constantly on the lookout for even a minor price reduction. We saw $50 discounts on the Pixel 5 over Black Friday week, but today Best Buy is...

Google, Please Let Me Turn Off Pixel’s “At a Glance”

Kellen December 5, 2020 21

Part of the beauty of Android has always been its openness to customization. If you've hung around this website at all over its 11 years (!) of existence, you might have participated in various ways to show off how much fun you have in taking part in that...

Google Assistant Routines Getting Home Screen Shortcuts

Kellen December 4, 2020 5

Routines through Google Assistant are without a doubt one of the more powerful tools you can utilize to help automate parts of your life. Whether you are leaving your house, hitting that commute, starting up your work-from-home day, or arriving back home after...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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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