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Android 16 Really is Getting a Desktop Mode With Help From Samsung’s DeX

Kellen May 22, 2025 9

Google and Samsung sure work on a lot of stuff together these days. From their exclusive Wear OS buildouts to Android XR headsets, the two aren't shy about teaming up to launch new ideas or refine old ones. At Google I/O, Google shared that they have been...

Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro are $250 Off, Plus You Get Material 3 Expressive’s Awesomeness

Kellen May 22, 2025 4

Since Memorial Day weekend is almost upon us, there are deals everywhere on some of our favorite tech goods. The Pixel 9 series is one of those products seeing proper promos at the moment, with price drops as big as $250 off. And if you are into testing fun...

Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Renders Show Return of Rotating Bezel

Tim May 21, 2025 21

3rd-party renders for the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic have hit the web, detailing what is reported to be the supposed successor to last year's Galaxy Watch Ultra. The renders show a smartwatch that looks quite similar to the Galaxy Watch Ultra, but one key...

Android Auto is Finally Getting Video Streaming Apps and Browsers

Kellen May 21, 2025 10

We first learned that Gemini would come to cars a week before yesterday's I/O keynote, but to no one's surprise, Google had some other news to share this week for its car platforms. For Android Auto users, the biggest news is related to the apps you'll soon be...

Nothing Phone 3 Launch Teased for July

Tim May 21, 2025 5

Nothing is firing up the hypetrain for its next phone, Nothing Phone 3. With a video that flashes "3" three times, plus the words, "It's a magic number," the company says that the phone is coming this July. Thankfully, Nothing is one of those companies that...

Google Releases Android 16 for TV Beta

Tim May 21, 2025 7

Back in January, Google announced that it would be bringing Gemini to Google TV, allowing for more conversational requests to your television. This week during Google I/O, Google expanded on this news, announcing the release of the Android 16 for TV beta....

Wednesday Question: Thoughts on Material 3 Expressive So Far?

Tim May 21, 2025 11

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 is rolling out to supported Pixel device owners enrolled in the Android Beta, providing folks with their first real taste of Material 3 Expressive. If you were one of the people who booted up this build, we'd love to hear your initial...

Google’s New Gemini Assistant Can Takeover Your Phone

Kellen May 20, 2025 6

Google talked a lot about Gemini today, so much that they said the word "Gemini" more than "AI" during the I/O keynote. I can't say I'm surprised, as I noticed early on that CEO Sundar Pichai was choosing the word "Gemini" over AI as often as he could and...

Android 16 Goes Stable and Hits Google Pixel Devices With These Features

Kellen June 10, 2025 6

Today is the day that Android 16 arrives as a stable update to all of the still-supported Pixel devices out there, plus it...

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June Pixel Feature Drop Slapping You With 10 New Features

Kellen June 10, 2025 6

On the day that Google is releasing Android 16, they are also kicking out the June Pixel Feature Drop and an Android Feature...

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6 Fresh New Features Arrive in Android Feature Drop for June

Kellen June 10, 2025 6

In addition to Android 16 arriving and Google giving Pixel owners a Feature Drop, they've also given all Android owners their...

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Fresh June Pixel Watch Update Arriving on All Models (Updated)

Kellen June 9, 2025 6

Google switched the Pixel Watch update cadence to quarterly at the end of last year, saying at the time that they would...

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Apple Straight Copied Google’s Call Screen and Hold For Me Features

Kellen June 9, 2025 6

I can't tell you how often I see a post in a comment section or on reddit where people share the reasons they choose Google's...

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Here’s the Crazy Arc Pulse Case for Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen June 5, 2025 6

It has been a couple of months since we shared the news of the pre-order launch of Arc Pulse on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, the 2-...

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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Devices

Tim June 4, 2025 6

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 has been released for Pixel devices. Google calls it a minor update, but the list of fixes tells a...

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Pixel 10 Series Reported to Launch August 13 (Updated: August 20!)

Tim June 2, 2025 6

UPDATE: The original source for the information was wrong and has since issued a correction almost immediately after...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 9

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 9

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 9

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 9

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 9

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 9

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 9

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 9

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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