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Google News Gets New “Your News Update” Feature

Kellen November 19, 2019

Google News is getting a new feature that aims to provide you with an audio news readout that is ever-evolving throughout your day. It's a news update or briefing that learns because the day, your location, and interests are constantly changing. The new...

OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro Grab Fresh Update With All the Optimizations, Fixes

Kellen November 19, 2019

A new update is on the way to the OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 as OxygenOS build 10.0.2. The update isn't filled with new features, but boy, is it all about optimizations and fixes. Look at all these! System Optimized the standby power consumption Optimized the...

Galaxy Watch Active 2 Features Headed Out to Older Samsung Wearable Devices

Tim November 19, 2019

Samsung announced this week that it's begun the process of shipping out a new update to existing Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Watch Active owners that includes features and UX touches from the newer Galaxy Watch Active 2. Changes include new Samsung Health features...

Verizon Adds Three More 5G Cities, Now in 18

Kellen November 19, 2019

Verizon expanded its 5G footprint this morning by announcing that its 5G Ultra Wideband network can now be found in parts of Boston, Houston, and Sioux Falls. With those three onboard, Verizon has 5G in 18 cities. To find 5G in these new cities, you'll need a...

Anyone Using Pixel 4’s Motion Sense?

Kellen November 18, 2019

The Motion Sense radar chip shoved into that large-ish forehead of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL is now a good month old, so if you own one of these two phones, you should be familiar with it. You should have had the chance to wake the phone upon approach, change...

Apex Launcher Now Pushes Its Own ‘Privacy Browser’ When You Open a Browser App

Tim November 18, 2019

If anyone still utilizes Apex Launcher, you may have noticed the introduction of an invasive advertising method that prompted users to download and use the launcher developer's own Privacy Browser app over things like Chrome and Firefox. According to users on...

DEAL: B&H Photo Still has a Few Pixel 3 64GB at $350 Off

Kellen November 18, 2019

Unlocked versions of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are almost gone from this world now that the Pixel 4 is out and several retailers have run steep discounts to finish off remaining inventory. The Google Store is fully sold out of both and it appears that B&H...

DEAL: Anker Wireless Charging Pads are Awesome and This One is $8.49

Kellen November 18, 2019

Almost every phone maker outside of OnePlus has adopted wireless charging at this point, so stocking up on inexpensive charging pads to spread around your home is something worth doing, especially when there are deals on the ones that Anker sells. For the week...

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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