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Android 11 Sound Picker Will Eventually Work With Google Cast Devices

Tim September 11, 2020 5

Inside Android 11, you may notice a new UI for when you have media playing. In the notification pulldown, there's now a dedicated section for said media, along with a shortcut to determine where that media is playing back from. We're calling this the Android...

‘My Apps’ Section on Google Play Getting Solid Redesign

Tim September 10, 2020 2

Google appears to be testing a reworked My Apps section on Google Play, but beyond just the looks, it's going to offer a new app sharing feature. Accessed by 9to5Google, we have an idea of how this redesign could look, as well as what to expect from this...

This Cute Little Anker USB-C 18W Charger is Just $12 ($6 Off)

Kellen September 10, 2020 1

Need a sweet 18W charger deal today? Anker has this really tiny 18W PIQ 3.0 USB-C charger at Amazon for just $11.99. That's $6 off a charger that will fast charge your phone and not take up the entire outlet in doing so. This USB-C charger comes in either...

IFTTT Moves to Subscription Model With Introduction of ‘IFTTT Pro’

Tim September 10, 2020 19

IFTTT, one of those services that we've covered for years and years, introduced a Pro subscription model this week. Priced at $9.99/month, but with limited time pricing as low as $1.99/month available for the first year, IFTTT Pro offers unlimited applet (aka...

Unlocked Galaxy S20 Units Receiving September Security Patch

Tim September 10, 2020 4

Good news for Samsung Galaxy S20 owners, the September patch is now headed out to all unlocked units. Labeled as G981U1UES1BTH4 for the S20, G986U1UES1BTH4 for the S20+, and G988U1UES1BTH4 for the S20 Ultra, the update simply brings the security version of the...

Android 11 Go Edition Includes Native Gesture Navigation, Quicker App Launches

Tim September 10, 2020 1

Google detailed Android 11 Go Edition this morning, the latest iteration of the Android OS that's made to run on devices with minimum specs. Inside, there's some great stuff, such as improvements for speed, security, privacy, and usability. For us, the big...

Galaxy Watch Active 2 Gets Huge Update With Watch 3 Features

Kellen September 10, 2020 17

As a part of the Galaxy Watch 3 experience, Samsung added a bunch of new health-related features that we assumed would come to the Galaxy Watch Active 2 at some point, making their new expensive watch not really worth the added price over our favorite...

Random Tip: Change Default Gmail Snooze Times in Google Keep

Kellen September 9, 2020 7

Because Google killed the greatest email app of all time and left us with Gmail, which still lacks some of the features I loved so much about Inbox, I've spent the better part of the past year or so jumping between both Gmail and third party email options. I'm...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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