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US Decides to Change the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America” and Google Maps Will Reflect That

Kellen February 11, 2025 115

Google has rolled out a wording change in Google Maps that switches the "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America." They previously confirmed they would reflect this update to the name as a part of an executive order from the current President of the United States....

Google Messages Will Support Message Deletion for RCS Users

Tim February 7, 2025 115

It was in July of last year when GSMA laid the foundation of Universal Profile 2.7 for RCS (Rich Communication Services). Within that foundation was a few new features, including the ability to delete already sent messages. Google is now confirmed to be...

Google Photos Adds Digital Watermark for Your Fake, AI-Generated Images

Kellen February 6, 2025 115

Big fans of using AI to generate fake realities, Google has some news for you. The Reimagine tool in Magic Editor will now embed an "imperceptible, digital watermark" directly into your images through Google Photos, so that we all know what you've done. Google...

Marvel SNAP is Back With New Season, New Cards

Tim February 4, 2025 115

Marvel SNAP players had a tough January. We were unexpected victims of the TikTok ban, due to the game's publisher being ByteDance. However, after a brief amount of downtime, which allowed players to go outside and play in the grass (or snow and ice depending...

Google Search Adds the Handiest Little Shortcut to Its Widget

Kellen February 3, 2025 115

Rarely do we see updates to apps that add minor changes that turn out to be a big deal, but I think we may have that today with an update rolling out to the Google App and its Google Search widget on Android. You can now customize the Search widget with a new...

New Flappy Golf Title Soon Coming to Android and iOS

Tim January 30, 2025 115

Noodlecake publishes a lot of titles for both Android and iOS, but it's been roughly six years since they released an in-house title -- Golf Blitz was the last one in 20019. After a long wait, we're getting Super Flappy Golf, penciled for release in late March...

Google Play Introduces “Verified” Badge for VPN Apps

Kellen January 28, 2025 115

When making the decision to protect your data connection, you might find yourself in a position where the countless number of VPN apps can overwhelm. There really are more than you can possibly keep track of, but a bigger problem might be over whether or not...

Google Launches Identity Check on Pixel and Samsung One UI 7 Devices

Kellen January 24, 2025 115

Google has spent a surprising amount of time in recent months rolling out a hefty level of security features to Android that we are very appreciative of. It started with Theft Protection and has only expanded from there, with another launch this week called...

Pixel 10 Series Renders Show Off a Very Familiar Design

Kellen March 11, 2025 20

The Pixel 9a is expected to be announced at some point this month and will mark the moment we truly can begin to look forward...

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Lock Screen Widgets Return to Android Phones With Android 16

Kellen March 6, 2025 4

Google brought back lock screen widgets to the Pixel Tablet as a part of the December Pixel Feature Drop when it released...

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March 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen March 4, 2025 19

For months we have been testing Android 15 QPR2, knowing that it would release in March as a major quarterly update. It has...

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March Pixel Feature Drop is Here With 12+ New Features, Expansions to More Pixels

Kellen March 4, 2025 3

The March Pixel Feature Drop is here! Google is releasing the March Pixel update today as both the big quarterly update that...

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Android Feature Drop Adds 4 New Features in Chrome, Messages, Auto, Find My for Everyone

Kellen March 4, 2025 3

In the world of Android, the weeks don't get that much bigger than this one. Not only are we getting a Google Pixel Feature...

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Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro Official at $379 and $459, US Availability Limited

Kellen March 4, 2025 19

Today is Nothing's day to introduce new products, both of which happen to be their next smartphones. The Nothing Phone (3a)...

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Gemini Live Gets Live Video and Screen Sharing Abilities Later This Month

Kellen March 3, 2025 1

Gemini Live is supposed to be an assistant that is there for you at any moment to talk you through an upcoming interview,...

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Android 16 Beta 2.1 Update Released for Pixel Devices

Kellen February 27, 2025 5

Google just dropped the Android 16 Beta 2.1 update on its Pixel universe as a bit of a bug fixer. Since this isn't a major...

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Pixel 9 is $200 Off and Starts at $599

Kellen March 11, 2025 115

Need an incredible deal on a random Tuesday? The Google Pixel 9, the non-Pro model, is $200 off and an absolutely steal. It...

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DEAL: Galaxy Z Fold 6 is $520 Off Without Trade-in or $1,120 With

Tim March 7, 2025 115

Samsung's week of deals is coming to an end, but before it does, the company is attempting to entice folks into a shiny new...

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DEAL: Galaxy Z Flip 6 as Low as $399 With Free Doubled Storage ($849 Off!)

Tim March 4, 2025 115

Discover Samsung week is currently taking place, offering Android fans solid discounts on the company's best devices. Today,...

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is $440 Off Without Trades, $1,140 Off With Trades

Kellen March 3, 2025 115

Samsung kicked off one of their regularly schedule "Discover" sales this week, bringing a new round of discounts on almost...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra Gets $230 Instant Discount Without Trade, $400 Off With Trade

Kellen February 28, 2025 115

With so much focus on Samsung launching the Galaxy S25 series in recent weeks, we shouldn't forget that they still have other...

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Pixel 9 Pro XL is $300 Off and at Its Best Price Ever

Kellen February 25, 2025 115

We have seen Google discount the Pixel 9 Pro XL by $150 and $200 on a couple of occasions since launch, but that's basically...

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DEAL: Galaxy S25 Ultra for $399, Get Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for $10 ($1260 Off)

Tim February 21, 2025 115

Samsung wants to sell you a Galaxy S25 Ultra, the best smartphone in its current lineup of devices. To do so, it is offering...

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$200 Off Pixel 9 Pro is Going Away Soon, Google Says

Kellen February 19, 2025 115

The Android phone I still use every day and probably will for the foreseeable future, is wrapping up its latest sale,...

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