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Report: Samsung Begins One UI 8 Beta Later This Month

Tim May 8, 2025 2

Samsung continues to push One UI 7 (Android 15) to eligible devices, following what felt like a considerable wait for Galaxy owners. Feeling for Samsung a bit, the update to Android 15 is massive, so brief delays are understandable. Regardless, because Google...

New OnePlus Pad 3 Stops Through FCC

Kellen May 8, 2025 1

A few weeks ago, we spotted a device at the FCC called the "OnePlus Pad 3R" that we sure hoped would be the OPPO Pad 3 Pro as a US tablet. OnePlus has still not confirmed that they'll sell that tablet here, but that's nothing new when it comes to timing and...

Official: Galaxy S25 Edge Announcement Scheduled for May 12

Tim May 7, 2025 2

Samsung confirmed this afternoon/evening that the Galaxy S25 Edge will be made official on May 12. During a virtual Galaxy Unpacked event, scheduled for Monday at 5pm Pacific (8pm Eastern), we'll see this "Beyond Slim" phone that has been teased since the...

Netflix App Getting Generative AI Search Results, Vertical Recommendation Feed

Tim May 7, 2025 3

Netflix announced new features this week, mostly having to do with its TV experience. However, a couple of things are aimed at smartphone users, and naturally, one of them includes AI. Over on iOS, those users are getting a generative AI-powered search feature...

Google Maps and Gemini are Ready to Start Using Your Screenshots

Kellen May 7, 2025 3

Google really wants you to take screenshots of stuff. It's obvious that they have found ways to use those images and pull lots of info from them using AI, so they keep suggesting different places for you to try and take advantage. In today's example, Google...

New USPS Informed Delivery Android App Looking for Beta Testers

Tim May 7, 2025 9

The United Stated Postal Service (USPS) is looking for Android beta testers for its new Informed Delivery app. Will you hear the call? Signing up is easy enough. You can follow the link below, ensure you're signed into a Google account, then request access to...

SHIELD TV Upgrade 9.2.1 Brings Big GeForce NOW Improvement, Plus Bug Fixes

Tim May 7, 2025 6

NVIDIA is shipping out SHIELD TV Experience Upgrade 9.2.1 to all SHIELD TV and SHIELD Pro owners this month. Inside, there's a major GeForce NOW upgrade for Ultimate subscribers, as well as a solid list of bug fixes for those still utilizing SHIELD TV as their...

Pixel’s New “Battery Health Indicator” Feature Not Coming to Older Devices Beyond Pixel 8a

Kellen May 7, 2025 8

With the release of Android 16 Beta 3 back in early March, followed by the launch of the Pixel 9a, Google introduced a new battery feature to the Pixel line called "Battery Health" or Battery Health Indicator. The feature would be used going forward to show...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 8

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 8

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 8

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 8

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 8

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 8

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 8

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 8

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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