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Samsung One UI 2 Gets an Official Reveal With Smarter Dark Mode

Kellen October 30, 2019

Samsung's One UI 2 was given an official reveal yesterday at Samsung's Developer Conference. During that reveal, Samsung told us what's new and whether or not there are new goods to get excited about. For the most part it'll be a familiar One UI experience,...

AT&T has 3 New Unlimited Plans for You to Check Out (Updated)

Kellen October 30, 2019

AT&T introduced three new unlimited data plans today called Unlimited Starter, Unlimited Extra, and Unlimited Elite. They'll replace the confusingly-named "Unlimited &" line that has been available for over a year. We don't have the full details on...

Xbox Console Streaming Preview Available for Android This Week

Tim October 30, 2019

Select users in Xbox's testing circles can trial Console Streaming as of this week, which is the ability to wirelessly stream owned Xbox titles on your Xbox or Game Pass titles directly to your Android device. To put it even more simply, any game that is...

OnePlus Just Dropped OnePlus 7 Pro to $649, $50 Off

Kellen October 30, 2019

To further pull your attention away from the poor battery life of the Pixel 4 and its sometimes-on-90Hz-display, OnePlus has dropped the price of the OnePlus 7 Pro and its always-on-90Hz-display by $50. So now, you can get into OnePlus' highest-end phone for $...

SiriusXM Access Comes to Google Assistant, Nest Home Speakers

Tim October 30, 2019

Google announces SiriusXM integration with Google Assistant this morning, with subscribers now able to access their favorite channels via Nest Home speakers and displays. In addition, Google also detailed that it's bringing curated video content from the...

TAG Heuer Appears to be Making Another New Smartwatch

Kellen October 30, 2019

TAG Heuer might be coming back for another round in the Wear OS game, according to a new FCC filing. After releasing a number of Wear OS watches under the Connected family dating back to 2015, another new watch is on the way. We don't know the name or specs...

Samsung Unveils Another Smart Speaker That May Never Launch

Tim October 29, 2019

Today at SDC, Samsung showcased the Galaxy Home Mini, a smaller version of its Galaxy Home. The unveiling of this product has lead me to believe that instead of actually ever releasing one of these products, Samsung should instead simply announce a new speaker...

Samsung Showcases Foldable Phone Concept With Clamshell Design

Tim October 29, 2019

At today's SDC keynote, Samsung showcased what its next folding phone could potentially look like. Instead of a tall device that unfolds into a square-shaped tablet (a la Galaxy Fold), this concept is more an old school flip phone with a clamshell design....

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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