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Galaxy S21 Default Messaging Experience is Way Better Outside US

Tim January 16, 2021 53

It was detailed yesterday that the Galaxy S21 lineup would come preloaded with Google's Messages app, which has become a very solid app for texting, complete with RCS functionalities. The experience is said to be more "native" on the S21 models, with...

Google Suspends Parler From Google Play (Updated: Apple, AWS)

Kellen January 8, 2021 53

Never thought I'd write up news on Parler, the app that calls itself an "unbiased social media" platform, but in the wake of the frightening events that took place at the United States Capitol earlier this week, here we are. Google has suspended the app from...

Google Phone Prepares to Record Calls From Non-Contacts

Kellen January 8, 2021 53

The Google Phone is one of Google's apps that you can point as having received regular and worthwhile features over the past couple of years. It constantly picks up new items that have helped stop spam calls, added Assistant to screen calls from strange...

Nova Launcher 7 Hits Beta and It’s a Huge Update

Kellen January 2, 2021 53

The developers behind Nova Launcher had a last minute surprise up their sleeves just prior to 2020 ending. In a somewhat limited beta release, Nova Launcher 7 is here and it's a pretty major update. First posted a couple of days ago and updated several times...

Nova Launcher Prime on Sale for Just $0.99

Tim December 24, 2020 53

I feel like every holiday season, the price for Nova Launcher Prime comes down to $1. It truly is a magical time of year. If you're one of the people who has yet to get Nova Launcher Prime, the paid unlock for all of Nova Launcher's premium features, now is...

Star Wars: KOTOR II Now Live for Android, Priced at $15

Tim December 18, 2020 53

Live now on Google Play, you can snag the sequel to the original Knights of the Old Republic game, Star Wars: KOTOR II. Priced at $15, this is the full game, redeveloped to play nicely on mobile devices with touch controls. If you aren't familiar with the...

Google Adds Another Batch of Games to Smart Displays

Kellen December 16, 2020 53

Over the summer, Google introduced a first batch of games for smart displays, so that while you sit at your desk or hover in the kitchen, you can find a little enjoyment on the side. Today, they added even more games that you'll find by saying, "Hey Google,...

Apple TV App is Coming to Google TV

Kellen December 16, 2020 53

The new Chromecast with Google TV is getting the Apple TV app! That's important for those of you who don't already own an Apple TV device, yet still like Apple and want to watch their exclusive line-up of shows in their Apple TV+ service. REVIEW: Chromecast...

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 221

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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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