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Pixel 6a’s Battery Performance Update Comes July 8

Kellen July 2, 2025 1

Earlier today, we shared the actions taken by Google that signaled it was about to issue a battery performance update for the Pixel 6a, noting that it had removed all factory images for the device, just like they did when the Pixel 4a received a similar update...

Pixel Watch Ultra: Yeah, I’d Buy That

Tim July 2, 2025 10

After three years of Pixel Watch, it's time for Google to push the envelope and deliver a Pixel Watch Ultra. The Pixel Watch is the Wear OS watch that I keep going back to, but after using the Apple Watch Ultra for a bit, I'm ready for Google to make its...

Google Clears All Pixel 6a Factory Images, Likely in Preparation for Its Battery Update (Update: Official)

Kellen July 2, 2025 4

Last month, Google announced that it would issue a mandatory software update to a "subset" of Pixel 6a owners to take care of a battery overheating issue or concern. The update was scheduled for July and we are now in that month, with the update likely...

Google Photos Gets Big Redesign for Photo Viewing

Kellen July 2, 2025 4

Google somewhat quietly announced a pretty big redesign for photo viewing in Google Photos yesterday. To start, these huge changes are coming to the Google Photos app on iOS, but Google has already committed to bringing it to Android "soon." Google Photos...

Nothing Phone 3 Official at $799, Shipping in US on July 15

Kellen July 1, 2025 13

The Nothing Phone 3 has been announced as the first true flagship phone from the UK tech brand. That should mean a better set of specs than we had with the Nothing Phone 2, along with a far superior experience over the A-series phones they have produced in...

Nothing Headphone (1) Priced at $299, Pre-Orders Open July 4

Tim July 1, 2025 5

Nothing made its latest audio product official this morning, Headphone (1). Priced at $299, Headphone (1) will launch on July 15 and will be available to US buyers, but a pre-order period will begin on July 4. For specs, Nothing claims 35 hours of playback...

WATCH: Nothing Phone 3 Announcement at 1PM ET (10AM PT)

Tim July 1, 2025 1

Nothing will announce the Nothing Phone 3 today after many weeks of teasing and leaks. You can watch the livestream along with us at 1pm ET (10am PT). For this phone, what has us excited is that new Glyph Matrix on the backside. With these LEDs, Nothing Phone...

US Lawmakers: OnePlus Poses Security Concern to US Consumers

Tim June 30, 2025 17

OnePlus poses a security concern to US consumers, according to two US lawmakers. Both Republican Representative John Moolenaar (MI) and Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL) are calling for an investigation into the matter by the US Commerce...

Download: Galaxy Watch One UI 8 Beta Releasing Today

Tim June 30, 2025 11

It was a couple of weeks ago when Samsung announced the One UI 8 beta for select Galaxy Watch devices. Apparently, the company waited a bit to actually release it, but now it's officially rolling out. Folks in South Korea and United States will have access,...

Pixel 6a’s Battery Performance Update Comes July 8

Kellen July 2, 2025 11

Earlier today, we shared the actions taken by Google that signaled it was about to issue a battery performance update for the...

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Nothing Phone 3 Official at $799, Shipping in US on July 15

Kellen July 1, 2025 11

The Nothing Phone 3 has been announced as the first true flagship phone from the UK tech brand. That should mean a better set...

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Pixel 10 Pro Specs: Pixel 10 Pro XL Will Have Biggest Battery in Pixel Phone History

Tim June 30, 2025 11

Last week we got a look at rumored specs for the Pixel 10. The highlight was that the battery size was getting upped, but...

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Samsung Cutting $1,200 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7 With Reservations

Kellen June 29, 2025 11

There are only so many days left to get the best Galaxy Z Fold 7 deal, assuming you were considering it. The top discount...

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Samsung Slapping $1,200 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7 With Reservations

Kellen June 25, 2025 11

With reservations live, an Unpacked date set, and details of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 flowing steady, we are really left staring...

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 Reservations Popping Off

Kellen June 23, 2025 11

The date is booked and that means Samsung is taking reservations for their new foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and...

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Here are Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and New Watch Ultra

Kellen June 23, 2025 11

Samsung Unpacked should be happening within a matter of weeks and we'll get to see the official details on the Galaxy Z Fold...

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Pixel Owners Say Android 16 Update Forcing Them to Give Up

Kellen June 18, 2025 11

With the release of stable Android 16 to all of the Pixel owners who weren't a part of the beta program, we sort of expected...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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