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Watch the Pixel 10 Event at 10am Pacific

Kellen August 20, 2025 4

Google's Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds 2a event is finally happening today. The leaks can stop, thank you. The event kicks off at 10AM Pacific (1PM Eastern) if you'd like to watch it live. It should be a fun event with celebrities doing the hosting,...

OnePlus 15 Reported With Display Packing 165Hz Refresh Rate

Tim August 19, 2025 3

We are currently waiting on official details from OnePlus concerning its next flagship device, rumored to be the OnePlus 15. While we have heard things like big battery and super fast charging, the latest detail has to do with the display. A bit more...

Pixel Owner Finally Tries Gestures and Instantly Mindblown

Tim August 19, 2025 71

I've been going about my days, assuming that nearly all Android users are now using gesture navigation. I won't put an exact percentage on it, but at least the majority of users, right? The gesture navigation found on Android has gotten very fluid over the...

Verizon Quietly Updated Its Tablet Plans

Kellen August 18, 2025 11

At some point during their rollout of various price increases a couple of weeks ago, including the increases on connected tablet plans, Verizon quietly introduced 3 new tablet plans to replace the old. We still haven't found an announcement from the company,...

Samsung August Update: Galaxy S24 Series See New Build

Kellen August 18, 2025

Samsung and Verizon have released a new software update for the Samsung Galaxy S24 series that applies the latest Android security patches. This is minor, just so we are clear, as the Galaxy S24 is simply waiting for its One UI 8 update that is now in beta....

Galaxy Buds 3 FE Official With Audio Upgrades, Priced at $149

Tim August 18, 2025 5

There's a fresh entry into Samsung's audio hardware lineup, the Galaxy Buds 3 FE. Priced at a completely reasonable $149, these buds sport a similar blade design to the Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro, but have been outfitted with various upgrades to ensure you'...

Why is Everyone Leaving Verizon?

Kellen August 15, 2025 78

Several anti-customer changes from Verizon in recent weeks have not sat well with their vocal, very-much-online customer base. We've documented the conversation plenty from the minute the changes started rolling out, but a fresh question popped up this week...

Gmail Gets “Mark as Read” in Notification and Life is Complete

Kellen August 15, 2025 12

Sometimes the smallest change can bring the biggest moments of happiness. The proof in that idea is the addition of a "Mark as read" shortcut in Gmail notifications on Android, which appears to be widely rolling out after slow-rolling for something like 2...

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

Kellen September 15, 2025 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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