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Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Renders Show Return of Rotating Bezel

Tim May 21, 2025 21

3rd-party renders for the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic have hit the web, detailing what is reported to be the supposed successor to last year's Galaxy Watch Ultra. The renders show a smartwatch that looks quite similar to the Galaxy Watch Ultra, but one key...

Android Auto is Finally Getting Video Streaming Apps and Browsers

Kellen May 21, 2025 10

We first learned that Gemini would come to cars a week before yesterday's I/O keynote, but to no one's surprise, Google had some other news to share this week for its car platforms. For Android Auto users, the biggest news is related to the apps you'll soon be...

Nothing Phone 3 Launch Teased for July

Tim May 21, 2025 5

Nothing is firing up the hypetrain for its next phone, Nothing Phone 3. With a video that flashes "3" three times, plus the words, "It's a magic number," the company says that the phone is coming this July. Thankfully, Nothing is one of those companies that...

Google Releases Android 16 for TV Beta

Tim May 21, 2025 7

Back in January, Google announced that it would be bringing Gemini to Google TV, allowing for more conversational requests to your television. This week during Google I/O, Google expanded on this news, announcing the release of the Android 16 for TV beta....

Wednesday Question: Thoughts on Material 3 Expressive So Far?

Tim May 21, 2025 11

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 is rolling out to supported Pixel device owners enrolled in the Android Beta, providing folks with their first real taste of Material 3 Expressive. If you were one of the people who booted up this build, we'd love to hear your initial...

Google’s New Gemini Assistant Can Takeover Your Phone

Kellen May 20, 2025 6

Google talked a lot about Gemini today, so much that they said the word "Gemini" more than "AI" during the I/O keynote. I can't say I'm surprised, as I noticed early on that CEO Sundar Pichai was choosing the word "Gemini" over AI as often as he could and...

Google Intros AI Ultra Subscription for Whopping $249/Month

Tim May 20, 2025 10

Google introduced a new Ultra tier for its Google AI subscriptions this morning. Priced at a big ol' $249/month, Google AI Ultra will get you access to nine different things, including access to its new AI filmmaking tool called Flow, Whisk, Gemini in...

Let’s Look at Android 16 QPR1 and All This Material 3 Expressive Design

Kellen May 20, 2025 16

The release of Android 16 QPR1 is easily the star of today's Google I/O show for those of us in the Android space. While Google showed off some neat Gemini and AI demos, and basically spent the entire keynote talking about AI, we're still Android fans here....

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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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