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Upcoming Pixel Feature Tweaks Phone’s Audio EQ Based on Your Surroundings

Tim December 1, 2020 17

Thanks to XDA's Mishaal Rahman on Twitter, we're learning that Google is preparing to make available a new feature for Pixel devices, one catered to those who use their phones for cranking good tunes. Called Adaptive Sound (no, not the same Adaptive Sound as...

Let’s Look at the Galaxy S21+

Kellen December 1, 2020 13

With no launch date in sight, we believe we already know exactly what the Samsung Galaxy S21 series will look like. We've seen renders of the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Ultra through previous CAD renderings, but today we are getting the third in the range. Here...

Physics Puzzler ‘Donut County’ Comes to Android, Priced at $5

Tim December 1, 2020 1

Donut County has finally arrived on Android! After years of exclusion, available on basically every single gaming platform known to man besides Android, the game's publisher has decided to graced us with its release. While this is great for physics-based...

YouTube TV Gets WGN America Network, Home of NewsNation

Tim December 1, 2020 14

YouTube TV subscribers are getting access to the WGN America network, meaning you'll soon be able to start streaming NewsNation if you're into that sorta thing. According to the announcement, it's a multi-year deal, set to go live starting January 19, 2021....

COVID-19 Appears to Have Killed Any Hope for Galaxy Note Phones in 2021

Tim December 1, 2020 18

According to sources of Reuters, it's looking more likely that Samsung won't be releasing new Galaxy Note phones in 2021, with the COVID-19 pandemic dissuading people from making high-end smartphone purchases. While this makes a ton of sense, it still totally...

Verizon Galaxy Z Fold 2, LG Velvet Get Updates With November Security Patch

Tim December 1, 2020 2

Verizon is shipping a few updates out this week, nothing too notable, but still important for those who take having recent security patches seriously. The updates are for the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy A11, Galaxy A20, and the LG Velvet. What an odd group to talk...

Google Gifts 3 Months of YouTube Premium to Those Without

Tim December 1, 2020 18

To celebrate Cyber Week, Google is handing out free 3-month trials to YouTube Premium. Score. In order to be eligible, you'll need to not already have YouTube Premium (duh), but more specifically, "Only first-time YouTube Red, Music Premium, YouTube Premium...

Snapdragon 888 is Qualcomm’s Next High-End Chipset (Updated)

Kellen December 1, 2020 89

The annual Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit is taking place this week and we typically look to this event as the reveal of the next high-end Snapdragon chipset for smartphones and other high-end devices for the upcoming year. Qualcomm, even though they aren't...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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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