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Google Paused Rollout of Its “Ask Photos” AI Search in Google Photos

Kellen June 4, 2025 2

In May of last year at Google I/O, Google showed off a new search feature for Google Photos called "Ask Photos." This switch in search functionality was supposed to be the future, as it was powered by AI and could potentially help you find long lost photos,...

Galaxy Watch 5 Lineup, Watch Ultra Get Security Patch Updates

Tim June 4, 2025 1

Samsung has a few fresh Wear OS updates rolling out this week, this time for the Galaxy Watch 5, Watch 5 Pro, Galaxy Watch 7, and Galaxy Watch Ultra. The changelog for Watch Ultra lists the May security patch, while the Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro are listed as...

Samsung’s May Update Arrives: All the Devices With the Fresh Build

Kellen June 4, 2025 1

Thanks to the rollout of One UI 7 and Android 15 being mostly complete at this point and reaching devices as old as the Galaxy S21 series, Samsung is now on to sending out a fresh wave of monthly security updates to its phones. This period won't last long,...

Samsung Teases ‘Ultra’ Foldable Experience for This Summer

Tim June 3, 2025 8

Samsung is beginning the teasing process for its next line of foldables, though, it's somewhat confusing if we're being honest. In the press release, Samsung says, "Meet the Next Chapter of Ultra," then shows the outline of what we assume is the Galaxy Z Fold...

Samsung Smacks $870 Off Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen June 3, 2025 1

This week, Samsung kicked off one of those "Discover" weeks where it fires off special deals in-between product launches to keep your brain constantly wondering if now is the time to buy one of their phones. I can't tell you if now really is the right time or...

T-Mobile Launches Fiber Home Internet With Fast Speeds, Limited Availability

Tim June 3, 2025 4

T-Mobile is hard launching its fiber home internet offering on June 5, and to celebrate, it's locking in prices for up to 10 years. T-Mobile Fiber is a home internet option for customers in specific parts of the country, starting with symmetrical (same...

Telegram Finally Adds HD Photo Sharing Toggle

Kellen June 3, 2025 1

A new Telegram update just dropped with several feature enhancements. However, there is one we care about the most, even if the results are somewhat disappointing - HD photos. In today's Telegram update, we're getting an SD-to-HD toggle when sending photos...

Google Maps to Look More Customized to Cars with Google Built-in, Starting With Polestar

Kellen June 3, 2025 2

We hope this is the start of something bigger and with more car brands, but for now, the Google Maps experience on Polestar cars will look a touch more custom. Google and Polestar announced this week that they worked together on a customized Google Maps design...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 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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