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Google Bans Fortnite From Google Play

Tim August 13, 2020 64

I was hoping Android wouldn't get dragged into this mess, but because rules are rules, the following has happened. Fortnite has been banned from Google Play, at least until it scales back its most recent update in which Epic Games, the developer behind one of...

Waze Rolls Out Contactless Payment Integration for Exxon, Shell Gas Stations

Tim August 13, 2020 64

Waze is rolling out new functionality to all US users this week, following a successful pilot program for its new contactless payments integration. Sounding way more complicated than what it is, this new function will automatically detect when a user is at an...

Gmail With Chat, Meet, Rooms Tabs is Rolling Out to G Suite

Kellen August 12, 2020 64

About a month ago, Google shared their vision for the future of Gmail, which showed an email experience filled with Chat, Meet, and Rooms tabs. The focus for this new bloated experience was to bring an all-in-one location for you to get all of your work done...

Railroad Crossing Alerts Come to Waze

Tim August 12, 2020 64

Waze announced the inclusion of railroad crossing alerts for Android and iOS this week, a feature that was requested quite heavily by users. It works as you'd expect: As you approach a railroad crossing, Waze will alert you. According to Waze, this move was...

Gmail’s Meet Tab is Arriving on Android, but You Can Turn It Off (Updated)

Kellen August 11, 2020 64

It has been two months since Google first told us that they'd add a Meet tab to Gmail on Android. This new tab would be the first step towards a Gmail future with all sorts of new tabs, including Chat. Google has this vision for Gmail's future that includes a...

Google’s Phone App is Downloadable on Most Phones Now, Not Just Pixels

Tim August 11, 2020 64

Thanks to an update for the beta version of Google's in-house Phone app, the app appears to be downloadable and usable on pretty much any Android device. This is major news, since it was once only supported by Pixel and Android One devices. Keep in mind, this...

YouTube Music Should Gain Missing Features You Need From Google Play Music

Kellen August 11, 2020 64

The days of you enjoying the solid music experience that Google Play Music offers are numbered. Google has started shutting down the beloved music service and will continue to do so until everyone is off it and onto YouTube Music by the end of the year. At...

Limited Time GeForce NOW Pricing Tier Arrives to Celebrate ‘Hyper Scape’ Season One

Tim August 11, 2020 64

GeForce NOW, NVIDIA's own cloud-based game streaming platform that syncs up with a user's game store accounts, is getting special pricing for a limited time to celebrate the launch of Hyper Scape's Season One event. It should go without saying, but Hyper Scape...

Oh, Google Apparently Pulled Daily Hub on the Pixel 10 Series

Kellen September 9, 2025 7

Apologies if I had any part in its demise, but apparently Google has pulled the Daily Hub feature from its Pixel 10 series....

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Nova Launcher Founder Asked to Step Away, Cease Open Sourcing Efforts

Tim September 8, 2025 35

Kevin Barry, the founder and original developer of Nova Launcher is stepping away from the forever-loved Android launcher app...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Edge

Tim September 5, 2025 15

It was only yesterday when we got eyes on the Galaxy S26 lineup of devices in the form of dummy units. As we expected, the...

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OnePlus Creating Own Imaging Engine, Wants to Pass Pinch-to-Zoom Test

Tim September 5, 2025 2

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau wrote a letter yesterday, detailing plans for the Android OEM to build and launch its very own imaging...

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Pixel Drop Live Today, Brings Material Expressive 3 UI to All Pixel Phones

Tim September 3, 2025 31

Google announced the latest Pixel Drop this morning, headed to all Pixel phones dating back to the Pixel 6 lineup (and Pixel...

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10 Features Your Pixel 10 Pro is Asking You to Play With Out of the Box

Kellen August 28, 2025 22

We are deep into testing the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, with plans to get you a review before long. As you know, we...

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Here’s a Bunch of Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro Camera Samples

Tim August 27, 2025 31

We have been having fun with the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro for nearly a week now, trying to snap shots and get an idea of...

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Google Pixel 10 Pro Pre-Orders are Starting to Ship

Kellen August 26, 2025 45

We all pre-ordered the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL last week, knowing that they should arrive around August...

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Google’s New Pixel 10 Referral Program Smacks 10% Off in First Discount

Kellen September 9, 2025 64

Google sent out emails today to detail their new Pixel 10 referral program for those who were previously in the program. The...

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DEAL: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Gets Free Doubled Storage, Up to $800 With Trade-in

Tim September 8, 2025 64

Samsung is providing a very good deal on the new Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra during its launch period, attempting to get as many...

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Two Days Left to Get Free $200 Google Store Credit When You Buy Pixel 10 Pro

Tim September 2, 2025 64

Google's offer of a free $200 credit to the Google Store when you buy a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL is set to expire on...

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Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra is $300 Off

Kellen August 29, 2025 64

Here's a good deal on a phone that isn't the Pixel 10 - Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra is $300 off and you don't have to trade-in...

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You Can Get a Pixel 10 Pro for Free

Kellen August 29, 2025 64

The Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL are all available from the typical retailers as well as all major US carriers...

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Reserve New Galaxy Tab, Get Free $50 Credit and Upgraded Storage

Tim August 28, 2025 64

Late in the day yesterday, Samsung confirmed its next Galaxy Event will take place on September 4. At that time, we expect...

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DEAL: Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $300 Off, No Trade-in Required

Tim August 27, 2025 64

Samsung is hosting a group of deals on its website this week, maybe in an attempt to steal a bit of Google's Pixel 10 thunder...

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Buying a Pixel 10 or Pixel 10 Pro Gets You Free $200

Kellen August 21, 2025 64

Should you have found a moment to calm down after yesterday's Pixel hardware news blitz, you may have made a decision around...

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