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Google Assistant Snapshot Gets Even More Useful as Your Daily Planner

Kellen August 27, 2020 11

The Google Assistant Snapshot, the page that shows you a briefing about your day, is getting an upgrade this week. Google is adding more information to it, including recommendations and important stuff, like birthdays. The new Snapshot, which you typically...

Google Photos Getting Super Dope Editor Redesign

Tim August 27, 2020 3

According to Jane Wong on Twitter, Google is working on a Photos editor redesign and we're definitely here for this. As spotted in screenshots shared of the updated UI, Google is revamping the whole look for the photo editor, as well as including shortcuts for...

Google Home App’s Dark Mode Actually Showed Up

Kellen August 27, 2020 20

The Google Home app on Android has forever been the whitest f*cking app on my phone. It's filled with a couple of fun little colorful icons surrounded by swaths of empty white on white on white space. It's the worst app you could ever open in a dark room,...

Galaxy Z Fold 2 So Cool It’s Getting Its Own Unpacked Event

Kellen August 27, 2020 18

We already knew that Samsung would show off the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in greater detail on September 1, but now the company has made it an official Unpacked event. Apparently - and I don't disagree - the Z Fold 2 is such a big deal, that it deserves its own event...

AT&T Galaxy S20 Line Gets Huge Update, Verizon Galaxy S9 Gets a Patch (Updated)

Kellen August 26, 2020 2

Big updates are headed out to the Samsung Galaxy S20 line on AT&T, and I'm guessing it's the big One UI 2.5 update. Additionally, Verizon is pushing an update to the Galaxy S9 and S9+ that is only a security patch. All three of AT&T's S20 phones,...

Stadia Pro Members Getting Six Free Games Next Month

Tim August 26, 2020 11

September will be a good month for Stadia Pro members, as all of them are set to receive a set of six games for absolutely free. Clutch! The free games are Hitman, Hello Neighbor, Metro Last Light Redux, Super Bomberman R Online, and Gunsport. I've actually...

SHIELD TV Getting 8.2 Upgrade, Brings AI Upscaler Improvements and More

Tim August 26, 2020 24

NVIDIA is rolling out its 25th update for the SHIELD TV lineup (dating back to the original SHIELD TV), which is quite the landmark. Most smartphones don't get 25 updates, so big props to NVIDIA for keeping owners happy. Labeled as Upgrade 8.2, let's go over...

New PNY 1TB MicroSD With A2 App Performance Costs Only $229

Tim August 26, 2020 8

PNY has a new microSD card available this week, one that should pique the interest of not just drone and GoPro enthusiasts, but Android phone owners, too. It's a 1TB card, but if you're been following the pricing for 1TB cards, they originally launched costing...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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