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Marvel Snap Goes Self Published, Celebrates With New Web Shop

Tim June 11, 2025 1

Likely due to that shortly lived drama around TikTok and China-based app publishers, the studio behind Marvel Snap has moved to self publishing the title. To celebrate, players are being treated to a new web shop full of deals, plus a new season of Marvel Snap...

Samsung Really Hyping New Foldable, This Time the Camera

Tim June 11, 2025 2

If you follow Android news, then you're likely aware that Samsung has new foldable devices inbound. I will say, Samsung has gotten better at the whole "hypetrain" thing over the years, but they still have a ways to go if they want to get on a OnePlus or...

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 Update Arrives With 7 Big Fixes

Kellen June 10, 2025 5

Google apparently isn't done for the day - you want more Android 16? After giving us stable Android 16, as well as both Pixel and Android Feature Drops, Google says that the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 is arriving at some point (it just went live as I was typing...

Here’s Everything Google Fixed With June Patch and Android 16

Tim June 10, 2025 1

Google has shared details on the June, 2025 patch (which is Android 16) and what all is inside. Bound for all supported Pixel devices dating back to the Pixel 6 lineup, there's a healthy list of fixes inside. Android 16 bug fixes: Google notes fixes for the...

Android 16’s Big Material 3 Expressive Update Arrives in Q3

Kellen June 10, 2025 7

With the release of Android 16 today, you might have run to your Pixel device to grab the update and start enjoying that really colorful and fun new Material 3 Expressive design that Google showed off prior to I/O last month. Unfortunately, that won't be a...

Android 16 Goes Stable and Hits Google Pixel Devices With These Features

Kellen June 10, 2025 24

Today is the day that Android 16 arrives as a stable update to all of the still-supported Pixel devices out there, plus it hits AOSP. It's a big day, but we do need to point out that this is not the big Material 3 Expressive update you might be impatiently...

June Pixel Feature Drop Slapping You With 10 New Features

Kellen June 10, 2025 11

On the day that Google is releasing Android 16, they are also kicking out the June Pixel Feature Drop and an Android Feature Drop. It's a wild day for Pixel and Android folks who love accepting new toys to play with. I will point out that both Pixel and...

6 Fresh New Features Arrive in Android Feature Drop for June

Kellen June 10, 2025 2

In addition to Android 16 arriving and Google giving Pixel owners a Feature Drop, they've also given all Android owners their own June Feature Drop. While not the largest in history, there are at least 6 items you should know about. The June Android Feature...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 2

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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