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Readers React to Galaxy S25 Edge: Who Asked for This?

Tim May 14, 2025 27

Samsung made the Galaxy S25 Edge official this week, and while we think it's a good looking device, we still aren't convinced that there's a significant market for it. After scrolling through comments on this site and places like reddit, it appears that many...

HBO Max, the Streaming Service That Became Max, Will Go Back to HBO Max

Kellen May 14, 2025 17

HBO Max is coming back. Yep, I checked the date and it is indeed May and not one of those dumb prank days where the world tries to trick each other. There is nothing unique about this day and the press release is official. Warner Bros. Discovery is changing...

Spotify’s DJ is Now Taking Verbal Requests

Tim May 13, 2025 4

Spotify's DJ feature is now taking verbal requests, capable of listening to you and responding with some proper tunes. Premium users can head into DJ, press and hold the DJ button in the bottom right, then ask for any type of music you want to hear. Note, it...

Android 16 Beta 4.1 Released for Pixel Phones With Several Bug Fixes

Kellen May 13, 2025 2

Google is really turning this into a major Android day. Following their presentation earlier, with all of the major announcements from it (like Material 3 Expressive), Google is now releasing Android 16 Beta 4.1 to Pixel devices. If you have a Pixel 6 or 6 Pro...

Nothing Phone 3 Teased for Summer Launch at Around £800

Kellen May 13, 2025 6

Nothing's newest phones, the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro, are still fresh in our minds after being released in recent weeks. They are without a doubt some of the most impressive mid-to-low range phones we've ever used. Nothing, even with their weird US launches,...

Android 16 Launches in June for Pixel, Samsung Phones “This Summer”

Kellen May 13, 2025 4

A lot of major news came out from "The Android Show" today, including news on Material 3 Expressive for phones and watches, a new heavy level of security, all of the new places you'll soon find Gemini, and more. For much of the news, a lot of it won't be in...

ESPN to Launch Unlimited Streaming Service With Access to All Networks for $30 Per Month

Kellen May 13, 2025 4

The ultimate sports streaming service may have been cancelled before it ever came close to launching, but ESPN is still pushing forward with its own stand-alone service and plans to launch it this fall. ESPN announced the service and its pricing structure...

Google Outlines New ‘Advanced Protection’ Security Features for Android 16

Tim May 13, 2025 1

Google is highlighting many of the new and improved security/privacy settings getting launched as part of Android 16. The big marquee feature is Advanced Protection, an enableable feature that is designed for at-risk individuals (journalists, elected officials...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 1

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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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