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Leaked Galaxy Chromebook 2 in Red is Kinda Hot

Tim December 21, 2020 13

Samsung launched the Galaxy Chromebook laptop this year. Given that 2021 is upon us, our first look at the reported sequel, the Galaxy Chromebook 2, has hit the web courtesy of Evan Blass. In the image, we can see two colors for the device, a fantastic red...

Santa’s Village Returns for 2020, Outfitted With New Games and Face Masks

Tim December 21, 2020 3

Google's dedicated Santa Tracker website, home to Santa's Village, is live for 2020. Inside, you'll find updated games and activities for kids and adults, perfect for killing some time while we await Santa's arrival later this week. The entire village has been...

Samsung Pay Purchases to No Longer Earn Rewards Points, Rewards Tier Program Ending

Tim December 21, 2020 39

Late last week, Samsung sent out emails to Samsung Pay users, detailing a big change that will take effect on December 31 at midnight. If you use Samsung's Rewards program, this news is important, so listen up. As of January 1, users will no longer earn...

Unlocked Galaxy Note 20 Now Receiving Android 11 Update

Tim December 21, 2020 19

We've had multiple unlocked Galaxy Note 20 owners report that Android 11 (One UI 3.0) is hitting their devices this morning, which is a very legit Christmas present for all. This is the same Android 11 update that's been rolling out to US carrier models since...

Galaxy Buds Pro Design, Features Confirmed Ahead of Launch

Tim December 21, 2020 14

Thanks to a bit of digging by XDA, we now know everything besides the price for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Buds Pro wireless earbuds. We know what they look like, what features set them apart, and even what colors will be available at launch. Inside the plugin...

Here is Motorola’s List of Phones Getting Android 11

Kellen December 21, 2020 10

Android 11 has been out for for over three months now and like every year, we haven't seen any sort of instant or mass adoption from phone makers in the industry. Outside of those initial updates to Google's Pixel phones, the OnePlus 8 and 8T, and Samsung's...

OnePlus’ New Concept Phone Can Change Colors

Kellen December 21, 2020 3

At CES 2020, OnePlus took time to show off a new device under a "Concept" category that wasn't meant to be sold, but instead was a way for the smartphone maker to show off ideas it had been working on. The phone, dubbed OnePlus Concept One, had a slick tinting...

If You Can Handle the Color, This BTS Galaxy Buds+ Deal is Too Good

Kellen December 19, 2020 8

Woot is running a wild sale right now on Samsung's excellent Galaxy Buds+ that will get you into a pair for just $85. The thing is, this is the BTS version, so you have to be OK with purple and hearts and more purple and K-Pop. If you are - or can overlook it...

Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 8

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 8

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 8

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen February 16, 2026 8

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 8

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 8

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 8

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 8

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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