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Galaxy S20 Lineup Picks Up One UI 2.5 Update With Note 20 Goodies

Tim August 21, 2020 15

Starting August 21, Samsung will begin rolling out an update to the Galaxy S20 lineup, inside being the One UI 2.5 firmware that currently runs on the Galaxy Note 20. Following the update, Samsung notes that the Galaxy S20 family will feature quite a few...

Friday Poll: Do You Use a 3rd-Party Camera App?

Tim August 21, 2020 44

Following yesterday's Android 11 news that may affect a few people, I have to ask, who out there is using a 3rd-party camera app? Back in the old days, I totally understood the need and desire to try out 3rd-party camera apps, but I'm curious what benefit they...

Android 11 Brings Broader Support for Wireless Android Auto

Tim August 21, 2020 5

Android 11 is set to bring about more broad support for wireless Android Auto. Specifically, any device running Android 11 will be able to wirelessly connect to a car's compatible head unit, which is a big bump in compatibility over what we have right now. So...

Pixel 5 Renders: Return of the Fingerprint Reader (Updated: Pixel 4a 5G Too)

Tim August 21, 2020 120

3rd-party renders for the Pixel 5 have made their way online, and you know what, we're pretty excited for this one. Up to this point, there hasn't been a lot of leaks with regard to the appearance for this device, but there has been plenty of talk about its...

Google’s Daily Special: Nest Thermostat 3rd-Gen for $219 ($30 Off)

Tim August 21, 2020 9

Today's deal straight from Google, part of its "Daily Special" (some of which haven't been very special), buyers can pick up a Nest Thermostat (3rd-Gen) for $219, which is $30 off its usual $249 price. Considering many folks are spending more time around the...

Under the Veil of User Privacy, Android 11 Limits 3rd-Party Camera Apps

Tim August 20, 2020 15

Recently on Google's dedicated IssueTracker website, a developer stumbled upon a issue feature in Android 11 that focuses on 3rd-party camera applications. Because I don't speak developer, I'll attempt to put it all as plainly as possible. Right now on builds...

If You Break Your Pixel 4a, uBreakiFix is the Official Place to Go

Tim August 20, 2020 16

Should you happen to bust your brand new Pixel 4a (review here), note that Google recommends you take it to a uBreakiFix location. This announcement follows a history of the company recommending buyers take their Pixel devices to this repairer. As uBreakiFix...

Pixel 4a Buyers, Initial Impressions?

Tim August 20, 2020 57

Pixel 4a devices are being delivered today across the country and we want to hear from new owners. Obviously, you may have only had the device in-hand for a few hours now, but we still want to know what you're thinking. How's the size? Display look good enough...

What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 57

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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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 57

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 57

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 57

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 57

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 57

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 57

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 57

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

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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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