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Google Releases Album of Wallpapers to Celebrate Pride Month

Tim June 29, 2020 8

Google has released a set of wallpapers celebrating Pride Month, as well as new custom ringtones and notification sounds for Pixel owners. To access these, simply open up Wallpapers app, then you'll be greeted with an entirely new Pride section. There are 9...

Verizon Quietly Changes Entire Shared Data Plan Line-Up

Kellen June 29, 2020 25

Verizon introduced a new line-up of prepaid plans last week that look pretty good on paper, with big discounts on each if customers stay subscribed for extended periods of time. What Verizon didn't mention publicly at that time, was that they were also pushing...

Buy Games From Galaxy Store, Earn Samsung Rewards Points

Tim June 29, 2020 2

Samsung is looking to entice more Galaxy owners into using its Galaxy Store app by offering Samsung Rewards points whenever you buy a game. The breakdown is easy enough to follow: users will earn three Samsung Rewards points for every dollar spent on games in...

DEAL: Stadia Controller 10% Off on Google Store, Down to $62

Tim June 29, 2020 6

If you need an official Stadia controller for playing your games, Google is offering 10% off its gaming controller for what we assume is a limited time. At 10% off, the price for the controller falls to $62, down from the usual $69. What's sweet about the...

Metal Slug Getting New Title for Mobile, Looks Pretty Good

Tim June 29, 2020 3

I remember being a young lad in the arcade, attempting to make it through a single level of Metal Slug. I sucked hard at the game, but I still enjoyed it. I've always wondered when we could expect a refreshed version of the classic title, and apparently,...

Verizon Updates A Bunch of Samsung Phones, LG V60

Kellen June 29, 2020 5

If you own a Samsung phone on Verizon from the past year that isn't the Galaxy S20, there's a chance it will grab an update this week. The Galaxy S10 line, Note 10 line, A51, and several Galaxy Tab devices are all seeing new updates. The LG V60 is also getting...

AT&T Adds Another 28 5G Markets, Turns on DSS in Some

Kellen June 29, 2020 4

Fresh off adding 155 markets to its 5G list two weeks ago, AT&T is back with another 28 new ones. They also just turned on Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) in several, helping them spread 5G quicker by utilizing their existing 4G LTE network. AT&T Adds...

Shocking News: Razer Phone 2 Receives July Security Patch!

Tim June 27, 2020 14

Here's a bit of news I never expected to write: Razer Phone 2 has received an update! According to multiple owners on reddit, Razer is shipping out the July security patch, labeled as software build number P-SMR4-RC001-RZR-200616.3181. The update weighs around...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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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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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