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‘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...

New Motorola Razr Gets a Few Upgrades, Launches This Fall for $1400

Kellen September 9, 2020 48

We are only a few months removed from Motorola re-launching the ol' Razr brand with their first foldable flip phone that was sold exclusively through Verizon and the company is already here with a replacement for it. The new Motorola Razr is official with a...

Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 48

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 48

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen February 16, 2026 48

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 48

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 48

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 48

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 48

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 48

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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