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Pixel 10 Gets Voice-Powered Photo Editing in Google Photos

Tim August 20, 2025

Google announced this morning that Google Photos is getting a new feature, first on the Pixel 10 series, followed by other devices soon. With the feature, users can simply speak desired edits to Google Photos and the app will handle the heavy lifting. Google...

Fitbit Finally Gets New App With Dark Mode, Also an AI-Powered “Personal Health Coach”

Kellen August 20, 2025 2

As a part of the wave of Pixel hardware announcements from today, Google also previewed the future of Fitbit that includes both a redesigned app (dark mode!) and their new personal health coach, which is powered by AI and will attempt to "help you be your best...

Pixel 10 Series Official at $799, Launches With Tensor G5 and Qi2 on August 28

Kellen August 20, 2025 81

All of that unofficial drip can stop - Google has fully revealed the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL today. We now know the price, specs, release date, and so many of the new features without having to question what is or isn't correct. We know...

Here’s the Craziest New AI Features in the Pixel 10 Series

Kellen August 20, 2025 4

The story of Google's hardware going forward is almost never going to be about how good the actual hardware is. While Google continues to improve designs and materials used and the specs inside of its phones, like the new Pixel 10 series, the company is...

Pixel Buds 2a Official at $129 With ANC, Gemini, and Design Upgrades

Kellen August 20, 2025 4

This hardware announcement may slip under the radar some after Google just showed off the Pixel 10 series and the Pixel Watch 4, but I wouldn't sleep on them. The Pixel Buds 2a are official and have some really nice upgrades over the original A-series buds....

Pixel Watch 4 Official at $349 With Chip Upgrade, Big Battery Life

Kellen August 20, 2025 7

Google has brought back its Pixel Watch line for a 4th year, this time as the Pixel Watch 4. Like with the launch of the Pixel Watch 3, we are once again getting two sizes, as well as a couple of noteworthy upgrades that might get you to slap one on the wrist....

Pixel 10 Pro Fold Official at $1,799 and Ships October 9

Kellen August 20, 2025 5

Google's big hardware day once again includes 4 phones you'll be able to buy, one of which is a foldable that is both expensive and improved. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the follow-up to last year's excellent Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and Google even found some ways to...

Pixel 10 Goes eSIM Only in US

Kellen August 20, 2025 14

When Apple launched the iPhone 14 back 2022, they made a connectivity move that was and still is somewhat controversial, at least in the US. For US models of the iPhone 14 series, the phones switched to being eSIM only and lacked the slot for a traditional or...

It’s Time for One UI 8 Updates on Your Galaxy S25 Series

Kellen September 15, 2025 14

After several beta builds and an expansion to more devices, Samsung announced today that stable Galaxy S25 One UI 8 updates...

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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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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

Kellen May 6, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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