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Gmail Might Get a Huge Overhaul With Chat Built-In (Updated: Official)

Kellen July 15, 2020 8

UPDATE: It's official! A new Gmail with Chat and Meet and files and tasks is on the way. Google told us a couple of weeks ago that we would soon see a Meet tab added to the Gmail app on Android and iOS to better help you join all of those meetings you have...

There’s a Sequel to The Game of Life, Available Now on Android

Tim July 15, 2020 2

There's an official sequel now out for the original Game of Life, available exclusively on mobile devices. Priced at $2.79 on Google Play, the game appears to have many of the same aspects as the first, where players make money, find love, get schooling, and...

Peacock TV Launches on Android, Chromecast, and More for Free

Kellen July 15, 2020 15

NBCUniversal launched Peacock TV today, its new streaming service that everyone can watch for free if they want. It's the latest streaming TV service for you to keep track of, but again, it can be accessed without cost (not just a trial either) for those...

Galaxy S10 Owners, Get a FREE Case From Totallee! (Just Pay Shipping)

Tim July 15, 2020 14

Totallee is making way for incoming device cases, and in order to do that, they are now officially giving cases away. They have select iPhone cases up for grabs, but most important for our readers (we hope), they have Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e cases all up...

Xiaomi Mi TV Stick is Official and We Hope It Comes to the US

Kellen July 15, 2020 6

The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick that we first told you about a week ago is now official and we want one. This Android TV dongle looks like a solid option for those wanting a smarter TV experience on a budget. This little stick from Xiaomi offers 1080p streaming, a quad...

Google is Working on a “House Mouse” Smart Home Controller That Sounds Awesome

Kellen July 14, 2020 14

All of the Nest Hubs and Minis and Maxes that Google currently sells to control your house are fine products that work well once you get used to asking the Google Assistant for your needs. If you've never really adjusted to talking to your house and would...

DEAL: Moto 360 (3rd-Gen) Down to $199 for Very Limited Time

Tim July 14, 2020 3

For a limited time or until supplies run out, buyers can snag the Moto 360 (3rd-Gen) for just $199, which is $100 off its usual $299 price. The Moto 360 returned late last year, featuring a Snapdragon Wear 3100, 1.2″ circular AMOLED always-on display, 355mAh...

Stadia Getting Way More Games, New ‘Click to Play’ Feature

Tim July 14, 2020 5

Stadia Connect just happened. That's Google's prerecorded virtual event where they detail what's coming to the cloud-based game streaming service. Hooray! This morning, Google announced that not only are plenty of new games coming to the service, some of them...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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