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Gemini Introduces Two New Features to Try: Canvas and Audio Overviews

Kellen March 18, 2025 1

The list of Gemini features expanded this week with the introduction of Canvas, a collaborative effort from Gemini to help you with documents in real-time, as well as Audio Overviews that can turn documents or research into podcast-style conversations to...

New RCS Universal Profile 3.0 Adds End-to-End Encryption, Apple and Google Both Included

Kellen March 14, 2025 1

From the moment that RCS went live in iOS 18 and the world of iPhone owners joined the party that we've had over here on Android, there has been one missing piece to make this a truly great cross-platform messaging experience. I'm talking about end-to-end...

Gemini Connects to More Apps, Like Google Tasks and Photos

Tim March 13, 2025 1

In addition to news that Gemini can now be connected to your Google Search history for more personalized responses, Google is moving to connect more apps and services to the AI. This ultimately leads to more tasks able to be accomplished with a single query,...

Google’s Gemini Gets “Personalization” Using Your Search History If You Are Cool With That

Kellen March 13, 2025 1

If AI is ever going to become the AI assistant of the future, it probably needs to be more personal, which means it'll need to know almost everything about you, with access to everything you do and see on the web. Google will eventually get to the point where...

Google Play Games on PC Gets Major Upgrades, More Games, New Play Points Bonuses

Kellen March 13, 2025 1

Google made several major announcements today that involve Google Play Games, both on PC and mobile. Not only are we getting general availability of Google Play Games on PC, Google is planning to bring PC-level games to mobile, they'll give users more controls...

Pokemon GO Gets a New Owner

Kellen March 12, 2025 1

Niantic Labs, the creator of Pokemon GO, has sold off the game that we've been enjoying and complaining about since 2016. The new owner is Scopely, a game developer that makes a bunch of titles you may be familiar with, including Marvel Strike Force, Scrabble...

Telegram Gets Chromecast Support, Better Ways to Verify Users

Tim March 10, 2025 1

Telegram announced yet another big list of changes this month, and while most of it is catered towards those looking to monetize their Telegram presence, there's a few things for us normal users, too. While we're totally cool with influencers and creators...

Gboard Switches to Rounded Keys and Folks Aren’t Loving It

Kellen March 6, 2025 1

Google may have given Gboard a really neat new Voice Toolbar for voice-typing enthusiasts to utilize, but they also appear to have made a change to the keyboard's styling that has some people borderline upset. Guys, Gboard has dropped the square-ish keys and...

Samsung’s May Update Arrives: Galaxy S25 Up First

Kellen May 9, 2025 1

Thanks to the rollout of One UI 7 and Android 15 being mostly complete at this point and reaching devices as old as the...

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May 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen May 6, 2025 9

There was a part of me that thought we may not see a traditional May Android 15 security update for Pixel devices, knowing...

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Material 3 Expressive Might be the Future of Android Design

Tim May 5, 2025 11

It has been over 10 years since Google introduced Material Design. Can you believe that? Over the years, we have seen it...

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Android 16 Teases Secret UI Update That Should Bring Fresh Beauty, Tons of Blur

Kellen April 30, 2025 14

Android 16 is about to go stable, likely next month at Google I/O. We have been through several developer-focused previews...

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Google Sets End Date for Nest Thermostat 1st Gen and 2nd Gen

Kellen April 25, 2025 55

The original Nest Learning Thermostat was introduced in 2011, if you can believe that. The 2nd generation version is from...

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T-Mobile’s New Experience Beyond and More Plans Go Live

Kellen April 23, 2025 12

The new Experience Beyond and Experience More plans from T-Mobile are live as of this morning for anyone to sign-up for....

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T-Mobile Introduces 2 New “Experience” Plans With Several Upgrades, Price Lock Promise, But Taxes Not Included

Kellen April 22, 2025 7

T-Mobile unwrapped two new plans today called "Experience More" and "Experience Beyond." They are introducing these as a...

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Android 16 Beta 4 Available for Pixel Devices

Kellen April 17, 2025 5

First teased yesterday, the Android 16 Beta 4 update is now available to all of Google's still-supported Pixel devices. This...

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Verizon’s Total Wireless Prepaid is Doing an Insane $25/mo Unlimited Plan With 5-Year Price Lock

Kellen May 9, 2025 1

Traditional wireless plans in the US at currently going through one of their ugliest phases. Prices are going up, features we...

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Samsung Slaps $230 Off Galaxy S25 Ultra Without Trade-in

Kellen April 30, 2025 1

Samsung reported its Q1 earnings last night and said that they had a pretty good quarter, thanks to strong demand for the...

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DEAL: You Can Get a Pixel Watch 2 for $149

Kellen April 27, 2025 1

We don't often suggest you buy devices like smartwatches that are well over a year old because we tend to see newer models...

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DEAL: Google’s Pixel 9 Series Gets $250 Off Discount

Kellen April 27, 2025 1

A new wave of Pixel 9 discounts is upon us, once again proving the thought that you should never pay full price for Google...

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Best Pixel 9a Deals Still Come With $100 Gift Cards or Credit

Kellen April 25, 2025 1

It's still far too early in the life of the Pixel 9a for it to see any significant discounts. The phone is all of two weeks...

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Samsung is Doubling Your Galaxy S25 or Galaxy S25 Ultra Storage for Free

Kellen April 22, 2025 1

With the global economy swinging wildly from one day to another, we've sort of been sitting back and wondering what might...

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DEAL: Pixel 9a at Low of $99 With Trade-in, Google Also Giving $100 Credit

Tim April 21, 2025 1

For two more days, Google is offering a $100 store credit to those who purchase a Pixel 9a, for use on future purchases....

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Pixel 9 Pro and XL Hits $250 Off, Rest of Pixel 9 Series Discounted Too

Kellen April 13, 2025 1

The Pixel 9a may have launched only a couple of days ago, but Google's retail partners are giving you a fresh reason to...

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