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Be Careful Installing Android 11 Developer Preview 4 If Running June’s Patch

Kellen June 3, 2020 2

Just a heads up here, but if you updated to the Android 10 June patch that just dropped and are now thinking about jumping into the latest Android 11 Developer Preview, be careful which way you go about that. Google has issued a warning that you shouldn't...

Verizon Seems to Think the Pixel 4a is Already Available

Kellen June 3, 2020 12

Google has never acknowledged a Pixel 4a or hinted at when we might get one, but I think we all sort of assumed that it could have launched in May if there was a Google I/O conference. Verizon, as a part of its changelog for the June Pixel update, has...

Galaxy Note 20+ Ditches ToF Camera for Laser Autofocus

Tim June 3, 2020 35

Reported configuration of the camera system found on the Galaxy Note 20+ has been posted to Weibo by none other than Ice Universe, a leaker who has a solid history of providing accurate Samsung intel. According to their post, Samsung is changing things up in a...

Misfit 50% Off Sale Drops Wear OS Smartwatches to $50

Kellen June 3, 2020 8

Misfit, one of Fossil's brands that makes affordable fitness wearables, is hosting a 50% off sale on their entire website. I don't know if Misfit is calling it quits and clearing out all inventory or what, but you can grab stuff for insanely cheap prices. If...

Upcoming Android TV UI Update Integrates YouTube TV Channel Guide

Tim June 2, 2020 12

In leaked slides from a reported marketing video for a forthcoming Android TV update, the platform's UI is in for some changes. As you can see in the slides, the big change is an added tab for "Live" happenings, which appears to be designed directly for...

Hurry, Dead Cells Now on Android for $9!

Tim June 2, 2020 5

Dead Cells, an extremely popular title over on Steam and other platforms, is now available on Android. We mention you should hurry in the title of this post, since the game is currently listed at a launch sale price of just $9, down from its usual price of $10...

Verizon LG V40 Receives Android 10 Update

Tim June 2, 2020 7

Verizon is shipping out the Android 10 update to owners of the V40 ThinQ from LG this week, with the software version labeled as V405UA30a. Besides all of the Android 10 goodness like Dark Mode and navigational gestures, the phone is also getting the April,...

Nest Aware Subscribers Getting Free Nest Hub, Nest Mini Devices (Updated)

Kellen June 2, 2020 45

Fresh off Google gifting YouTube Premium subscribers a free Nest Mini, the company is now rewarding Nest Aware subscribers with either another Nest Mini or a Nest Hub, depending on the subscription. A bunch of our readers just received an email offering them...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 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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