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Google Stadia App Arrives on Google Play

Tim November 7, 2019

With Stadia's launch imminent (November 19), Google has officially published the Stadia app to Google Play for downloading. Read: All the games on Google Stadia With the app, you'll be able to stream games via the cloud right to your supported Pixel smartphone...

Best Buy Pixel 4 Black Friday Deal Drops $200 Off Unlocked, an Extra $50 With Activation

Kellen November 7, 2019

Like Target, Best Buy will also host Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL promos for the Black Friday deals weekend. Again, this happens every year, but this is yet another chance for us to remind you that buying Google's new phones on day one is almost always a bad idea if...

T-Mobile Dangles ‘New T-Mobile’ Treats, Including $15/Month Plan, Should Merger Close

Tim November 7, 2019

T-Mobile announced its latest Uncarrier moves this morning, almost all of which appear to be tied directly to the New T-Mobile merger closing successfully. To clarify, should the lawsuit currently holding up the merger prevail in the courts, we probably won't...

T-Mobile Launches 5G Network December 6

Kellen November 7, 2019

T-Mobile, after pushing out a couple of 5G coverage maps in June that no one would have been mad about had they never been presented publicly, is ready to launch nationwide 5G in about a month. They also have two phones ready for action that will both work...

Google’s Nest Hub, Hub Max Can Now Sense Your Presence

Tim November 6, 2019

Users on reddit are discovering, and confirmed by Google to Android Police this week, ultrasonic presence sensing is headed out to the Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max. What is this magical technology I'm referring to, you may ask? Using high frequency sound emitted...

Target’s Pixel 4 Black Friday Deals to Include $300 Gift Cards, $550 for Pixel 3

Kellen November 6, 2019

For several years now, Google has introduced its Pixel phones only a short few weeks ahead of Black Friday. Each year, after so many of us pay full price for those Pixel phones on launch day, Google follows up with the ultimate insult to its most dedicated...

Pioneer rDrive Keeps Good Track of Your Car, But for a Price

Tim November 6, 2019

Because I don't have a teenage daughter or son, plus I'm the only person in my home who can drive a car with a manual transmission, I haven't much worried about tracking the whereabouts of my vehicle. However, if you're someone who shares a family car, wants...

Check Your Google Play, Play Points Program is Rolling Out

Tim November 6, 2019

It was only a couple of days ago when Google announced that the Play Points program was coming to the US starting this week. I checked my Google Play app this morning, and boom, it was there in the navigation menu. We have all of the details you'll need for...

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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