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People Keep Asking Google if Wear OS is Dead, Which is Bad

Kellen July 9, 2020 37

During a reddit AMA today, the Android engineering team acknowledged that they still have a wearable platform to support when responding to a question about Wear OS, after a user suggested it's looking like an abandoned project. The company's response was...

Unlocked Galaxy S20 Family is $150-$200 Off Today

Kellen July 9, 2020 5

Looking for a deal on the US unlocked Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, or Galaxy S20 Ultra today? All three are discounted at the moment from $150 to $200. At those prices, you are looking at a Galaxy S20 for $849 ($150 off), Galaxy S20+ for $999 ($200 off), and...

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7+ Specs Sound Really Good

Tim July 9, 2020 16

Big gorgeous display. Huge battery. Overclocked processor. Is there finally a tablet I might be interested in using coming soon from Samsung? Maybe! According to SamMobile, we now have specs for the upcoming Galaxy Tab S7+ from Samsung, the next iteration in...

Android 10 Adopted Faster Than Any Version of Android

Kellen July 9, 2020 10

Google has spent the last several years working on ways to improve Android's version adoption rates and how quickly phone makers apply big updates. With Project Treble in Android Oreo to Project Mainline with Android 10, those efforts are showing signs of...

Galaxy S20+ 5G and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Editions Available for Purchase Today

Tim July 9, 2020 10

While I may not care, you might. If that's the case, please note that the BTS Editions of Samsung's Galaxy S20+ 5G and Galaxy Buds+ are now available for purchase from Samsung and Amazon. These are the same devices you'll find without BTS branding, but when...

Well, Here is the New Google Nest Speaker (Updated)

Kellen July 9, 2020 18

UPDATE: Google just showed off the device! Last night, we started tracking a mystery Google device that had stopped through the FCC. We speculated that it might be Google's upcoming Android TV dongle because of the level of connectivity, but instead, thanks to...

New Google Nest Speaker Showed Up at FCC Just Now (Updated)

Kellen July 8, 2020 21

Who wants to solve a mystery tonight? A new Google device just stopped through the FCC, labeled as a "wireless device," and we aren't quite sure what it is. Here's what we know. The device is listed as model number GXCA6, supports 802.11ac WiFi (2.4GHz and...

This Microsoft Surface Duo Software Tour is Worth a Watch

Kellen July 8, 2020 24

The Microsoft Surface Duo is a device I am so completely torn about. On one hand, I'm sure it will be quite premium knowing the quality of Microsoft's other Surface products, plus there is something pulling me to the Duo during this pandemic life because I'm...

Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 24

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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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