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This is Samsung’s Foldable Flip Phone

Kellen January 28, 2020

We aren't to February 11, for those keeping track, yet here we are sharing all there is to share about Samsung's next foldable phone, dubbed Galaxy Z Flip. Awful name aside, this phone might be incredible, assuming Samsung has taken care of the numerous...

Report: Google is Making Some Sort of Unified Communications App

Kellen January 28, 2020

Blackberry used to have this unified inbox service or app that let you combine communications from a variety of services. It was super handy as a catch-all location for all of the notifications that came from messaging or email apps. According to a new report,...

Google Created a Sweet New Way to Flash Android Builds Through a Browser

Kellen January 28, 2020

The Android Flash Tool is here. Getting the newest updates on a Google Pixel phones hasn't always been the easiest process. You could hope that the "Check for updates" button works this month, wait for Google's slow rollout of a new update to eventually land...

DEAL: Pick Up Brydge’s Wireless Pixel Slate Keyboard for $80 (50% Off), C-Type Keyboard for $80 (20% Off)

Tim January 28, 2020

Running until March 31, Brydge is hosting a sale on two of its wireless Bluetooth keyboards -- the G-Type wireless keyboard for the Pixel Slate, as well as the C-Type keyboard for Chrome OS devices. For pricing, Brydge has the Pixel Slate keyboard down 50%...

Stadia Pro Users Get GYLT, Metro Exodus for Free Starting February 1

Tim January 28, 2020

Stadia announced this morning which games Stadia pro users can expect to get added to their library for free in the month of February, as well as which deals they can look forward to beginning January 28 (that's today!). For Pro users, you can claim GYLT and...

DEAL: Best Buy Hosting Nest Hub BOGO Promo, 2-Pack for $99!

Tim January 28, 2020

Whether you need them or not, it's tough to deny a 2-pack of Nest Hub units for just $99 at Best Buy. That's a really good deal for Google's smart display device with Google Assistant. For those not aware of what these displays do, they are powered by a Google...

Samsung Smiles at Galaxy S9 Owners, Blesses Them With Android 10

Kellen January 28, 2020

Samsung has done a really nice job of updating its 2019 phones to Android 10 at a quicker pace than in any prior years. The Galaxy S10 and Note 10 devices have been on the latest version of Android for almost two months now. We weren't sure if that quickness...

Google Duo Gets a Sweet New Notes Feature

Kellen January 27, 2020

Google Duo, an app I've never used but is apparently all the rage with Google folk, is getting a fun new feature today that lets users send notes to contacts. I don't know that it has an official name, but you'll now be able to doodle on screen to send over a...

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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