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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...

Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 5

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 5

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 5

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen February 16, 2026 5

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 5

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 5

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 5

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 5

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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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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