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Google Podcasts is Shutting Down in 2024, YouTube Music Its Replacement

Kellen September 26, 2023 25

Google Podcasts, an app on Google Play with 500 million downloads and a solid 4.6-rating, will shutdown next year. As wild as that seems, the writing was probably on the wall earlier in the year when Google fully opened up podcasts on its YouTube Music...

Telegram Adds Stories for Channels That You Can Boost or Not

Kellen September 22, 2023 25

Telegram, our chatting app of choice since we don't want to deal with the colors of bubbles and like to message people with ease and a robust set of features on all platforms, is getting a big update to end the week. There are stories for channels now (with a...

T-Mobile Switches to Google’s Jibe for RCS Messaging

Kellen September 21, 2023 25

Switching gears on the RCS chatter today, let's now talk about something good in the world of upgraded messaging - T-Mobile is switching to Google's Jibe platform! Hey, that's great. While we know that Apple will likely never adopt RCS, T-Mobile is taking a...

Google’s Android for Cars Products Get Zoom Calls, Weather Channel, Prime Video, and More

Kellen September 13, 2023 25

It's a day of auto news from Google! Users of Android Auto and Android Automotive ("cars with Google built-in") can start to take conference calls from their vehicles, Prime Video is here for show watching, there's potentially better weather too, Vivaldi as a...

New Google Camera 9.0 for Pixel Phones Shows Up With New UI

Kellen September 11, 2023 25

A few weeks back, the Google Camera app from the upcoming Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro made its first appearance with a new UI and modes, leaving us wondering how long it might be before the rest of Google's Pixel line-up would see it. This week, a Google Camera 9....

Google Maps Lets You Customize Favorite Places With Emoji

Kellen September 6, 2023 25

Google Maps has rolled out a new feature that lets you customize your saved places in a fun new way. If you have some free time in your future, take a minute and add emoji as the icons to your favorite coffee shops, beer bars, and shopping spots. A short Tweet...

Google Play Movies & TV App on Android TV Goes Away in October

Kellen September 5, 2023 25

Google has slowed played the death of Google Play Movies & TV on Android TV over the years, first with the introduction of the Google TV platform that didn't need it and most recently the "Shop" tab on other Android TV boxes. Today, Google announced that...

Verizon Up has a Bunch of $3-$5 Freebies for You Right Now

Kellen September 1, 2023 25

Verizon Up is one of those services we like to regularly talk trash to, but every once in a while it comes through with some decent freebies. Like this week, for example, there are several free offers that will land you $3 or $5 to spend at select retailers....

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

Kellen September 12, 2025 14

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 16

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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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