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Google Duo Starts the Change to Google Meet Today

Kellen August 3, 2022 13

It has only been a couple of days since we updated you on the transition of Google Duo into Google Meet and we already have another one. Google tells us today that the icon and name change for Google Duo, making it into Google Meet, is starting its rollout...

Yep, Google Meet Really is Taking Over Google Duo

Kellen August 1, 2022 13

If you noticed a notification within Google Duo in recent days that mentions "Duo is getting even better" and were confused, well let's catch you up! Google Duo is going away soon, although it will (already sort of did) become more powerful with the features...

Twitter Blue Price Jumps to $4.99 and No, There Aren’t New Features

Kellen July 29, 2022 13

Twitter Blue, the subscription service from Twitter that adds several paid-for features, is getting a price increase immediately. Well, the increase is coming immediately for new subscribers, while current subscribers have a couple of months of the original...

Gmail’s New Look and Layout Widely Available, New Tablet Experience Incoming

Kellen July 27, 2022 13

About a month ago, Google began rolling out a refreshed styling for Gmail on the web to its Workspace users, with Material You-esque buttons and shades of blue in the default theme. Today, they've announced that this new theme is rolling out to everyone. Oh,...

Google Continues Work to Improve Apps on Android Tablets

Tim July 25, 2022 13

Google is continuing its push to improve the Android tablet ecosystem, this week releasing updates for Workspace apps like Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Keep that take better advantage of a tablet's larger display. For example, Google wants to make it easy...

Nova Launcher Has Been Acquired

Kellen July 19, 2022 13

Don't freak out just yet, but yes, Nova Launcher, the launcher so many of you use and that has been a core part of your Android experience for years, has been acquired. A "behind the scenes" service that helps developers use deep links to direct users to...

New Google Wallet Rollout Begins to Replace Google Pay

Kellen July 18, 2022 13

Google announced back at Google I/O that we would soon be welcoming back an old friend, Google Wallet. They didn't provide any sort of specific timeline, but as of today, a small group of folks have begun receiving the update that rids their phone of Google...

Gmail is Getting “More Accurate” Search Suggestions

Kellen July 18, 2022 13

As if Gmail wasn't already incredibly smart at predicting the items you search for, Google says that starting today, it will be even "more accurate" and the suggestions offered should be better too. In a short post to the Workspace Updates blog, Google...

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

Kellen September 26, 2024 19

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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Google TV Streamer First Impressions: The Speed Improvements! And the Remote.

Kellen September 23, 2024 47

The new Google TV Streamer is launching tomorrow and we've had the chance to test one out for the past week or so. Since I...

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Google TV Gets Google Home Panel, AI Wallpapers, New Sports Page

Kellen September 23, 2024 5

To celebrate the launch of the Google TV Streamer this week, Google is pushing out a handful of big features to the Google TV...

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Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 220

Here's a quick question: What phone are you currently using? It's a simple question, but the answers can vary so greatly...

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Android Automotive’s Android 15 Update Brings Much Needed Improvements

Kellen September 16, 2024 3

Google is preparing a big Android Automotive update that appears to introduce several major changes to the platform. They...

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Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 is Here for Pixel Devices

Kellen September 12, 2024 4

You are all still waiting for the official release of Android 15 on Pixel devices, which should drop within the next several...

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

Kellen September 25, 2024 13

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 13

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 13

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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DEAL: Galaxy S24+ at Least $320 Off, More With Trade

Kellen September 11, 2024 13

Samsung Discover week is in full swing at this point, with deals running each day you might consider if in the market for a...

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DEAL: Galaxy Z Fold 6 Starts at $570 Off, Free Storage Upgrade, More

Kellen September 9, 2024 13

A new Discover Samsung week is upon us and that means another round of big discounts, some of which are on a limited time...

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DEAL: Pixel 8 Pro is $375 Off in Lowest Price Ever

Kellen September 9, 2024 13

The Pixel 9 series is such a major release from Google. They just seem to have nailed almost everything about the phone...

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DEAL: Galaxy S24 Ultra 512GB is $50 Cheaper Than 256GB, $750 Off Trades

Kellen September 6, 2024 13

Samsung is running a Galaxy S24 Ultra deal to end the week that is not very common. They are offering up the chance to...

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DEAL: Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s $350 Credit Off Still Stands, $760 Off in Trades

Kellen September 4, 2024 13

Google's new foldable, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, officially launches today with a whopping $1,799 price tag. We should have ours...

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