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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...

2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 7

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 7

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 7

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 7

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 7

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 7

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 7

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 7

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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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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