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Google Maps Dark Theme is Here!

Kellen September 29, 2020 15

Thanks to a brief tease from Google last year, we thought Google Maps picking up a dark theme would have been news we wrote up and forgot about long ago. For reasons we'll likely never know, that dark theme never showed up, but we are seeing signs that it...

T-Mobile Adds Another 121 Mid-Band 5G Markets

Kellen September 29, 2020 13

Remember the big deal network announcement from T-Mobile that we hyped earlier this month? They've now topped it with another big move, this time by adding 121 new mid-band 5G markets vs. the 80 from a few short weeks ago. With this network expansion, T-Mobile...

New Motorola Razr Arrives October 2 With a $200 Discount

Kellen September 29, 2020 6

The new model of the foldable Motorola Razr arrives on October 2, the company and its partners announced today. You'll be able to buy the new throwback device as an unlocked unit or through AT&T and T-Mobile with a launch day discount. For a limited time,...

Android 12 Will Make It Easier to Install 3rd Party App Stores

Kellen September 28, 2020 4

In a blog post today, Google laid out future plans for Google Play, touching on subjects like how they'll bring clarity to billing policies, what they think can be done to help developers communicate with customers, and how they'll bring equal treatment to all...

Walmart’s App Further Reveals Nest Audio Speaker, Chromecast With Google TV

Kellen September 28, 2020 15

With only a couple of days to go until Google announces the Nest Audio speaker and Chromecast with Google TV devices, there isn't much we don't know. Both have leaked more times than I count, plus people have been able to buy them at some stores already. Still...

Google Japan Announces Pixel 5 a Bit Early, Details Pricing for Local Market

Tim September 28, 2020 40

September 30 is the day Google is unveiling the Pixel 5. That's very soon. However, companies can sometimes slip up and that's exactly what recently happened with Google Japan. Via the company's official Twitter account for Japan, the Pixel 5 was announced,...

AT&T Gives You More Family Plan Flexibility With “Unlimited Your Way” Program

Kellen September 28, 2020 6

Choosing a wireless plan line-up for your family shouldn't mean having to get everyone in the family the same exact plan. Since people have different needs from wireless service, AT&T has introduced "Unlimited Your Way," a new program that lets you choose...

Amazon Finally Sets 2020 Prime Day Dates: October 13-14

Kellen September 27, 2020 2

The questions over whether or not Amazon would still put together a Prime Day for 2020 have now been answered. Amazon announced tonight that Prime Day 2020 takes place in a 2-day event next month. From October 13-14, Amazon Prime Day will prepare everyone for...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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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