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Quibi Launches With 90-Day Free Trial

Kellen April 6, 2020

As I mentioned last week, I have not followed the story of Quibi, a new video streaming service that launched this morning. It's apparently been getting its fair share of attention leading up to this moment, probably because of its founders, so now we all get...

Google Offers Extended 30 Day Trial of Play Pass, Still Priced at $5/Month

Tim April 6, 2020

Google is extending the free trial for those who sign up for Play Pass on Google Play, the $5/month service that grants ad-free, in-app purchase free apps and games on the company's Android app marketplace. Typically, Google's free trial is 14 days, but until...

April’s Pixel 4 Update Brings “Require Eyes to be Open” Face Unlock Option

Kellen April 6, 2020

When the Android 11 Developer Preview 2 rolled out a couple of weeks ago to Google's Pixel 4 and included a "Require eyes to be open" feature in Face Unlock for the first time, we wondered if that option would also be included in the April security patch. The...

DEAL: NVIDIA SHIELD TV Down to $129 ($20 Off), Perfect Device for Quarantine

Tim April 6, 2020

If you need a new toy to keep you busy during your possible quarantine, might I suggest a new SHIELD TV? The latest "little tube guy" model from NVIDIA is currently on sale via Amazon and Best Buy, down $20 for a total of just $129. SHIELD TV runs Android TV,...

April 2020 Android Security Update Now Available for Pixel Devices (Updated)

Kellen April 6, 2020

Yeah, Monday! Google just posted the April 2020 Android security patch for Pixel phones and you can update to it right away if interested. We have both factory image and OTA files for download and flashing before the update shows up over-the-air. Currently, we...

Renders ‘Spill the Beans’ on Next Version of Samsung Galaxy Buds

Tim April 6, 2020

Samsung only released the updated Galaxy Buds+ a couple of months ago, but already, the beans have possibly been spilled on the next version. If you're curious about that pun, and why I will be referring to Samsung's next earbuds as Galaxy Beans, then you...

Galaxy Watch Active 2 Gets a Big Discount to $199

Kellen April 6, 2020

Our favorite smartwatch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2, is deeply discounted right now at Microsoft's store. You can get this best-of-them-all watch for as little as $199. Microsoft currently lists the Galaxy Watch Active 2 40mm models all at $199, which...

New Google Pixel Buds Briefly Show Up for Pre-Order in All Colors

Kellen April 6, 2020

Since we are now into April and the new Google Pixel Buds (or Pixel Buds 2) have not yet arrived after a brief showing at one retailer over a month ago and a quick stop at the FCC, we were beginning to wonder the status of Google's first true wireless earbuds....

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

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

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

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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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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