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Galaxy S25 Edge Renders Show Crazy-Thin Device With Nerfed Battery, Cameras

Tim May 1, 2025 19

Ever since Samsung teased the Galaxy S25 Edge back towards the beginning the year, we have been trying to gather as much information on the device as possible. Thanks to reports and various leaks, we're pretty sure we know all of the important aspects with...

Google’s AI Mode Keeps Getting New Features, Waitlist for Access Removed

Kellen May 1, 2025 4

The new AI Mode that Google introduced to Search back in March appears to be some kind of a hit. Since being first released as a Labs experiment, Google can't stop talking about how many millions of people are finding it useful and using it regularly. Because...

Samsung Updating 10 Galaxy Devices to One UI 7 to Start the Month

Tim May 1, 2025 3

Samsung is beginning to ship the One UI 7 (Android 15) update to ten more devices to kick off the month of May. Devices now receiving this update include the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S22 lineups, the Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3, plus the Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4. If you...

Samsung Mentions New Foldables, Galaxy Watch With ‘Innovative Design’ During Earnings Call

Tim April 30, 2025 2

Innovative is not a word I would use to describe the Galaxy Watch Ultra's design. I have never been quiet about my dislike of the watch's hardware, wishing it was more "premium" looking like we see from the competition (Apple Watch Ultra), instead of a honking...

Android 16 Teases Secret UI Update That Should Bring Fresh Beauty, Tons of Blur

Kellen April 30, 2025 14

Android 16 is about to go stable, likely next month at Google I/O. We have been through several developer-focused previews and 4 betas, none of which brought any major changes to the user interface or experience on Google's Pixel phones. The update to Android...

Android Users Can Now Edit Photos, Videos in Shared Albums

Tim April 30, 2025 1

Google Photos users on Android can now edit photos and videos in shared albums, a feature that has apparently been available to iPhone and iPad users for a bit. You'll still need to be the owner of the file to have editing capabilities, but once edited, you...

Samsung Slaps $230 Off Galaxy S25 Ultra Without Trade-in

Kellen April 30, 2025 2

Samsung reported its Q1 earnings last night and said that they had a pretty good quarter, thanks to strong demand for the Galaxy S25 series. I don't think that is all that surprising, as the S25 series is quite good, the specs are still up there with the best,...

Wednesday Poll: You Can Bring Back an ‘Old Phone’ Feature, What’s It Gonna Be?

Tim April 30, 2025 53

Kellen and I were on the topic of LG yesterday. They were quite innovative in the Android space, but apparently nothing was enough to save their mobile business. We use to playfully call the LG V series the "Stuff and Things" lineup of devices, as LG would...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 53

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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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