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Gboard’s Quick Paste Suggestions a Sneaky Best Feature of 2020

Kellen December 10, 2020 31

Throughout a year, it's easy to lose track of the dozens and dozens of features that our favorite apps introduce. We are all so stuck in our ways that unless something dramatically changes the way we work without asking us to do much, it can be hard to adopt...

Google Voice RCS Would Be Awesome, Google

Kellen December 10, 2020 31

For most of the past decade, I have used nothing but Google Voice for texting and calling. Through the hundreds of phones I've tested on various carriers, I almost never touch the dialer and place a call through that phone's actual number, because instead I...

YouTube TV Subscribers Receiving Free Chromecast With Google TV ($50 Value)

Tim December 10, 2020 37

Subscribe to YouTube TV? You may want to check your email! Google is sending out emails entitling subscribers of YouTube TV to a free Chromecast With Google TV. That's a $50 value and a solid holiday gift. Related: Chromecast With Google TV review! If you...

How To: Add Google Assistant Routines Shortcuts to Home Screen

Kellen December 10, 2020 6

As aware as I am of Google Assistant and its capabilities, my hesitance to use it more often has almost always been because I'd prefer to not have to speak out loud to it. When I use Assistant, it's typically by first activating it with a swipe rather than "...

New Google Health Studies App Lets Everyone Contribute to Important Health Research

Tim December 10, 2020 1

Google released the Health Studies app to the Play Store this week, a home for institutions and everyday people to collect data on the things that affect us as a whole. To explain the point of this app more clearly, anyone with an Android phone can take part...

Minecraft and Terraria’s Love Child, Forager, Now Available on Android for $8

Tim December 10, 2020

Forager, a game inspired by the original Zelda and obviously more modern titles like Minecraft and Terraria, is expanding its platform availability this week by heading to Android. Published by Humble Bundle and available for $8, Forager is a game with what...

DEAL: Pixel 4a 5G is $40 Off Today!

Kellen December 10, 2020 16

The new Google Pixel 4a 5G is discounted today for the first time in a straight price drop. Rather than a combination deal that requires a new line of service or carrier activation, Google and its retail partners shaved off $40 without any extra steps needed....

Poll: Who Made Your Current Phone?

Kellen December 9, 2020 129

In 2020, manufacturers sure released a bunch of good phones. OnePlus and Samsung both took their devices up a notch with S20 and 8 lines, but we also saw players like Motorola return to the flagship arena without embarrassing themselves. LG still made a couple...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 129

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 129

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 129

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 129

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 129

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 129

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 129

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 129

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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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