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First Pixel Buds Reviews Give Positive Marks Outside of Battery Life

Kellen April 27, 2020

The new Google Pixel Buds (2nd Gen) are now available for purchase, so that means the first wave of reviews are out. We get to find out from an early set of reviewers if Google nailed this attempt after that not-so-great first pair of Pixel Buds, how sound and...

Samsung Updates Original Galaxy Buds With a Few Buds+ Features

Tim April 27, 2020

For Galaxy Buds owners who didn't think it prudent to upgrade to Samsung's latest Galaxy Buds+ earbuds, an update is headed your way! Inside, Samsung is baking in a few of the Buds Plus' features, most notably new options for Ambient Sound and quick Spotify...

Lost Your New Pixel Buds Already? New Fast Pair Feature Helps Find Them

Tim April 27, 2020

In late 2017, Google introduced Fast Pair, making Bluetooth connections happen more quickly and effortlessly on your supported devices. This week, with the launch of Pixel Buds, Google is detailing new features for Fast Pair, which includes the ability to find...

OnePlus 5, 5T Getting Android 10 Via Open Beta

Tim April 27, 2020

OnePlus is giving existing OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T owners something to do this week, releasing the first Android 10 build for the devices via the company's beta program. From looking at the changelog, the only thing to note is that full screen gestures will...

New Google Pixel Buds App Goes Live as Launch Appears Imminent (Updated)

Kellen April 27, 2020

UPDATE: Now available for purchase! The new Google Pixel Buds might be here. Well, they might be arriving at any moment, as we now have a Pixel Buds app available to all and an old pre-order listing just went live again. This could be launch week. New Pixel...

OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro Updates Improve Camera, Fix Screen Touch Issues

Kellen April 25, 2020

You will be able to purchase the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro in a couple of days. To make sure that day does nothing but impress new phone owners, OnePlus is pushing another round of updates that address issues we had noted during our reviews. OnePlus 8 Pro...

John Legere Calls It Quits on T-Mobile Earlier Than Expected

Kellen April 25, 2020

John Legere really wants to find a new job. The former T-Mobile CEO fully departed the company on Friday, more than a month before he was scheduled to in order to pursue new opportunities. The end of an era has come for T-Mobile. Early departure as CEO and now...

OnePlus 8 Launch Met With Layoffs in Europe

Kellen April 24, 2020

OnePlus has largely turned into a darling of the Android smartphone world in the US thanks to smartly put-together phones, a focus on features important to the enthusiast crowd, and pricing that has made flagship-level phones affordable. The addition of...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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