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Google Maps to Get Even More Personalized With Dining Matches and New Explore Tab

Tim May 8, 2018 1

Google Maps received quite a bit of love at this year's Google I/O, with many of the new features announced said to come a little later this year. According to Google, Maps is becoming more assistive and personal, allowing even better discovery or not just...

Google Lens Getting New Features, Coming to Other Native OEM Camera Apps

Tim May 8, 2018 1

Announced at last year's Google I/O, Google Lens is soon to receive an update in the next few weeks to make it more useful. Not only that, but Google announced this morning that it is coming to a ton of other OEM's native camera apps. For changes, Google lists...

You Can Now Set Your Android Phone’s Assistant Default to Use Alexa Instead of Google Assistant

Kellen May 7, 2018 1

I'd imagine there are a few of you out there who purchased a bunch of Amazon Echo devices out of the gate instead of Google Home, since Echo had such a head start on Google's smart speakers. And if that's the case, you might want quicker access to Amazon Alexa...

Google Assistant Now Helps You Find and Purchase Movie Tickets

Kellen May 4, 2018 1

Google Assistant is getting a new feature today that helps you attend the latest blockbuster movie without lifting a finger. Starting today (and it seems to be live already), you can ask Google Assistant to buy you movie tickets. All you have to do is say "get...

Gboard Update Adds GIF Maker!

Kellen May 4, 2018 1

Google's Gboard keyboard picked up an update today that introduced a new "Make a GIF" feature. Since GIFs will never get old, you've got to love this addition to the best keyboard around. To use Gboard's GIF maker, you'll head into the keyboard, tap the emoji...

Google Play is Celebrating Star Wars Day With In-App Goodies, Discounts on TV and Audiobooks

Tim May 4, 2018 1

Today is May the 4th, international Star Wars day, a very important day for anyone who considers themself a fan of the series. In honor of this day, Google Play is hosting a massive promotion, granting in-app goodies for select Star Wars games, as well as...

Twitter Recommends You Change Your Password Right Away

Kellen May 3, 2018 1

Twitter is recommending that all of its users change their passwords today after finding a bug that unmasked passwords internally. After discovering the bug, they investigated it and found no evidence of a breach. Still, they want you to be safe and consider...

Pocket Casts Acquired by Group That Includes NPR, Nothing Changes for Users

Tim May 3, 2018 1

Announced today, Pocket Casts, one of the more popular podcast listening and sharing platforms, has been acquired by a group of four large podcast producers. The new owners are NPR, WNYC Studios, WBEZ Chicago, and This American Life. Together, these producers...

Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL Review: Still the Best in Android

Kellen September 12, 2025 16

The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL have been out for a couple of weeks now and we've been testing them for even longer. If...

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Pixel 10 Review: It’s a Pixel 9, But With Magnets

Tim September 11, 2025 18

Apologies for the delay, but here's what you've been waiting for. We have had time to use the Pixel 10 for the past couple of...

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

Kellen September 9, 2025 8

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 36

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

Kellen September 9, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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