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Google Pixel 4a: Everything We Know, Just Not a Release Date (Updated: July 30)

Kellen July 30, 2020 40

The Google Pixel 4a was supposed to be the hotly anticipated follow-up to the Pixel 3a, an affordable Pixel phone that offered the Google camera experience we love with great software and an affordable price. But as this global pandemic shows no signs of...

Google Chat Gets Dark Theme!

Kellen July 29, 2020 19

Google Chat, one of the whitest apps in the history of the app game, got its dark theme today. The update with dark theme is already rolling out too, so be sure to check your Play Store for updates if you use it. Google announced the news through its G Suite...

A Good Deal Today: Refurbished Samsung Galaxy Buds for $59.99

Kellen July 29, 2020 7

They may not be shiny and new like the Google Pixel Buds or OnePlus Buds, but at $59.99, these original Galaxy Buds are a heck of a deal. For today only, Best Buy will sell you a pair (in refurbished condition) for just that (originally $129.99). We're big...

Here’s the Galaxy Z Fold 2

Tim July 29, 2020 40

Last night, we saw our first actual photo of the Galaxy Z Fold 2. Needless to say, Kellen seems awfully excited about it. Today, though, we're getting our first good look at supposed renders of Samsung's next foldable device, and my first reaction is that I...

Google One Gives All Android Users Automatic Phone Backup

Kellen July 29, 2020 17

Google One, a service mostly reserved for customers who pay for Google One storage plans, added two features today for everyone. Yes, Google One now has a couple of free features you may want to utilize. The first is automatic phone backups, which Google One...

New, Cheaper OnePlus Phone In the Works, Features Snapdragon 690

Tim July 29, 2020 5

According to code found in an OxygenOS build on a OnePlus Nord, a second potential Nord smartphone is in the works over at OnePlus. Assumed to be less expensive than the current Nord, which sounds incredible considering Nord is just €399, the code suggests...

Samsung and Google Working Deal That Could Lead to Galaxy Apps Store, Bixby’s End

Tim July 29, 2020 36

Samsung and Google are reported to be working on a deal that would bring about the end of the Galaxy Apps Store and Bixby. The global revenue-sharing deal, with the terms of which are hoped to be finalized by the end of this week, would mean we'd see Google...

OnePlus CEO Teases Always-On Display With Android 11

Kellen July 29, 2020 8

Every time I test a OnePlus phone, I come so close to falling in love, and then about a week in I get frustrated at one thing. I can't handle having to tap the display once or twice or pick it up, just to see the tiniest bits of info that every other phone...

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 8

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 8

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 8

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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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