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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is Official

Kellen September 24, 2025 10

Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 today as the chipset most likely to be found in your next high-end phone from Samsung or OnePlus. It won't be in the next Google Pixel phone, like the Pixel 11, but you'll see it in a lot of other devices. What...

Google Play’s New “You” Tab Might Be Awesome

Kellen September 24, 2025 5

Google announced several new features and updates for Google Play this week, all of which start from a new "You" tab that brings everything together into a single place. That new "You" tab will show curated content, rewards, subscriptions, recommendations,...

Search Live Launches in US on Android and iOS, No Opt-in Required

Tim September 24, 2025 1

We have been enjoying Gemini Live frequently in my house, with the conversational AI service being quite handy for certain things. I like deep diving on subjects that I know very little about, so Gemini Live is almost like having the ability to discuss topics...

Google Home on the Web Adds “Devices” Tab for More Controls

Kellen September 23, 2025 1

The transition from the Nest online and app experience over to Google Home has been a lengthy one. It has only been since last year that Google widely rolled out a web-based experience for Google Home controls, even if they were limited at first. Today, Google...

Disney+, Hulu Bundles Getting Price Increase

Tim September 23, 2025 23

Your Disney-owned bundles are about to see a price increase, you know, because that's how life is now. Death, taxes, and subscription price increases. I assume your parents told you life wouldn't be fair, yes? Four of Disney's seven total bundles are getting...

Google Photos Brings Voice Editing “Help Me Edit” Feature to All Android Users

Kellen September 23, 2025 2

When the Pixel 10 series launched a few weeks ago, it had exclusive access to a new Google Photos feature that would let you edit your photos by talking to it. Starting today, that exclusivity is over and your current Android phone will soon get access. We're...

Google Acknowledges Life Completion With ‘Mark as Read’ in Gmail

Tim September 23, 2025 5

Two months ago, we told you life was complete with the arrival of Mark as Read shortcuts for Gmail notifications. Google has finally gotten around to announcing it, so yeah, life is officially complete. Along with announcing its arrival for Workspace users,...

Here’s Everything New in Latest Google Play Services Update

Tim September 22, 2025 2

There's a fresh Google Play services update this week, labeled as v25.37. Inside, there are assorted bug fixes, as well as new features that you might come across if you use Android on various types of hardware. Looking over the changelog, which you can view...

Arc Pulse for Pixel 10 Pro is Here and Awesome, Expensive

Kellen October 24, 2025 2

We have an update for you on the Arc Pulse situation for the Pixel 10 series - it's now available. For those into this weird...

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Pixel 10 Pro Drops to $499 in Wild Mint Mobile Special

Kellen October 21, 2025 2

Ready for the best Pixel 10 Pro deal you'll find anywhere and that likely won't be topped for some time? Mint Mobile is...

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Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 Should Resume This Week (Update: It’s Now Live!)

Tim October 20, 2025 2

Late last week we learned that Google pulled the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 update for Pixel phones, following the discovery of a...

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Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 Update Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen October 15, 2025 2

Google just released the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 update for all of its still-supported Pixel devices, including the new Pixel...

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Samsung Sets Date for Its Android XR “Project Moohan” Headset Launch

Kellen October 14, 2025 2

The wait is almost over if you've been looking forward to the launch of Android XR on the Project Moohan headset from Samsung...

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Pixel Watch 4 Review: Still Familiar, Still Good, Couple of Noteworthy Improvements

Kellen October 8, 2025 2

Google is now on its 4th version of the Pixel Watch and things are starting to mature nicely. I mean, I'd hope so since we're...

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October 2025 Android Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen October 8, 2025 2

Following last month's Pixel update that gave us Material 3 Expressive, we are onto the October Pixel update that should be...

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Verizon Replaces Hans Vestberg With Daniel Schulman at CEO

Tim October 6, 2025 2

Verizon has someone new in charge. Announced this morning, the board of directors has appointed Dan Schulman as CEO,...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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