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Pokémon GO Getting Raid Battles and Overhauled Gym System

Tim June 19, 2017 10

A massive update is soon headed out to Pokémon GO, one that introduces Raid Battles and completely overhauls the Gym system. To explain the changes, let's quickly go over how Gyms acted up to this point. A player goes to an unclaimed Gym, throws in their...

Start a Duo Video Call From Right Inside Allo, Thanks to Update

Tim June 19, 2017 10

Allo and Duo were announced alongside each other at last year's Google I/O, but surprisingly, there wasn't much integration between the two. Thanks to an Allo update rolling out this week, users of the services can now begin a Duo video call from right inside...

AccuWeather Update Brings 7-Day Allergy Forecast, Dark Theme for Maps

Tim June 19, 2017 10

An update for the AccuWeather app on Android is rolling out this week, available to all users. Inside, there are two new features, as well as bug fixing. For the features, AccuWeather now includes a 7-day forecast for allergies, perfect for anyone who needs to...

Galaxy S8 Owners Get Exclusive Google Play Music Station

Kellen June 19, 2017 10

Over the weekend, owners of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ (possibly other Samsung devices too) who use Google Play Music welcomed in a new exclusive feature. It's a special radio station called "New Release Radio," and yep, it plays a "personalized mix of newly...

Samsung Opens Up Bixby Early Access Program to Test New Features

Kellen June 16, 2017 10

Want to test new Bixby features from Samsung before they go public to everyone? Now you can, thanks to a new Bixby Early Access program that opened up today in the US. As of today, the early access page says specifically that "new voice features are coming"...

Twitter Just Refreshed Its Look and You’ll be OK

Kellen June 15, 2017 10

Twitter looks different today, you may have noticed. People are freaking out a bit because some things are now round and the buttons have different icons. And look, this wouldn't be Twitter if people didn't have obnoxiously volcanic takes on Twitter changes,...

Nova Launcher Gains Google Now Side Panel

Kellen June 14, 2017 10

Nova Launcher, the launcher that we've been followers of for years and have yet to find reason to switch off of, gained a feature that the purist of pure Android elitists have been begging for - Google Now panel access. This would be the left-situated Now...

Google Appears to be Testing a Transparent Google Now Panel

Kellen June 14, 2017 10

According to a single user on reddit (Edit: and now a bunch of our readers), Google is testing some sort of transparent UI to the Google Now panel. It's, umm, an interesting look that I'm not sure I'd like to stare at each day, but it's certainly different. ...

DOJ Considers “Splitting Off” Chrome and Android From Google

Kellen October 9, 2024 16

Google issued a statement last night after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) shared an outline of demands it is considering...

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Android’s Theft Protection and Remote Lock Start Rolling Out

Kellen October 7, 2024 3

Back at Google I/O, Google announced a big set of security features called Theft Protection that would be coming soon to...

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Samsung’s One UI 7 Won’t Hit Beta Until “End of This Year” (Updated)

Kellen October 3, 2024 3

Google offered up Android 15 in several preview and beta forms for a good chunk of 2024 before pushing it to AOSP at the...

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Gmail Gets Refreshed Summary Cards, New “Happening Soon” Section

Kellen October 2, 2024 2

Gmail is getting several big changes to the way it presents information for purchases, events, bills, and travel emails. The...

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Android 16 Codename Tipped to be Baklava

Tim September 30, 2024 17

It appears as though Google is getting ready to start over, folks. Or maybe more appropriately, they already did and we're...

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Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review: An Excellent Foldable That’s Tempting Me

Kellen September 26, 2024 24

Google certainly went big this year when it comes to smartphone releases and choices. Not only did they give us a Pixel 9,...

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Review: Really Incredible Audio

Kellen September 25, 2024 16

It has been two years since we reviewed the original Pixel Buds Pro, which means it has been that long since Google gave us...

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Wear OS 5 Update is Here for Pixel Watch, Pixel Watch 2! (Updated)

Kellen September 24, 2024 4

Update: We are seeing reports that Google has pulled this update following an issue with the software that is essentially...

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DEAL: $750 Off Galaxy S24 Ultra With Trade, $380 Off Without

Kellen October 9, 2024 10

As Amazon's latest rendition of deal days rolls into day 2, there are still plenty of discounts to look at, especially if you...

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Prime Day Knocks Pixel 8 Lineup Down to Low of $400 ($300 Off)

Tim October 8, 2024 10

Prime Day is in full swing and one of the best mobile deals we're seeing involves last year's Pixel 8 lineup. Should you not...

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$500 Off Galaxy Z Fold 6 for Prime Day is Big

Kellen October 8, 2024 10

There are certainly trade-in deals that can save you more on really expensive devices, like the Galaxy Z Fold 6. We talk...

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Pixel Watch 2 is Only $170 Right Now

Kellen October 8, 2024 10

We always look to the shiniest, newest tech items when in the market for a new gadget, but on days like the next two that...

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DEAL: Trade-in Gets Galaxy Watch Ultra to Low of $299 ($350 Off)

Tim September 30, 2024 10

We really enjoy the Galaxy Watch Ultra, especially as this discounted price. Thanks to enhanced trade-in values, buyers can...

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Google Says It’s Final Call for $760 Trades Toward Pixel 9 Pro

Kellen September 25, 2024 10

This is apparently it, according to Google - the "final call" for $760 off the Pixel 9 series with trades is upon us. You...

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Google Birthday Drops $760 Off Pixel 9 Pro With Trades Again

Kellen September 16, 2024 10

Google is celebrating another birthday this month and that means a new round of deals on their brand new Pixel 9 Pro devices....

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$100 Credit Towards NFL Sunday Ticket Extended to YouTube Premium Subscribers

Tim September 13, 2024 10

As a perk for being with YouTube TV, customers are gifted a $100 credit toward NFL Sunday Ticket. It helps take the sting off...

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