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Pixel 10 Owners Provide Feedback After Month With Google’s Latest

Tim October 17, 2025 23

Many Pixel 10 owners have had their new phone for a solid month+, enough time to get a firm grasp on their likes and dislikes. Recently on reddit, many owners have shared their feelings, both the good and bad. While many say they are loving the new Pixels,...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 Update Pulled, Likely Due to Bootloop Issue

Tim October 16, 2025 3

Pixel users were treated to Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 yesterday, but as some users are noting on forums, there seems to be a problem. Google appears to have pulled the update, stemming from a bootloop issue created when users had Desktop Mode enabled when...

AT&T Users Loving T-Mobile’s Satellite Connectivity

Tim October 16, 2025 7

Preliminary data is pouring in concerning T-Satellite from T-Mobile, the satellite-powered network that essentially all carrier customers can access when in rural and hard-to-reach spots for conventional terrestrial towers. Thanks to a report from Ookla, we...

Reminder: Your ESPN, Disney+ Plan and Bundle Price is Going Up

Kellen October 16, 2025 12

Here's just a quick reminder about a price increase announced a month ago that you may have forgotten about - ESPN and Disney+ bundles and stand-alone plans are about to be more expensive. Starting October 21, there will be several price changes to ESPN Select...

Report: Galaxy S26 Edge Pulled From 2026 Lineup Because Nobody’s Buying Thin Phones

Tim October 16, 2025 24

Galaxy S25 Edge, while a very neat device with its ultra-thin body, wasn't very popular from what we can tell. It has two major drawbacks. Its thinness doesn't allow for great battery life, plus its price is higher than phones with more impressive spec sheets....

OnePlus Delivers OxygenOS 16 Update With More Fast and Smooth, AI

Kellen October 16, 2025 3

Today, OnePlus officially revealed its Android 16 update for current phones and the upcoming OnePlus 15. They are calling this OxygenOS 16 and it has a slogan of "Intelligently Yours," since there is a lot of AI behind-the-scenes. That's not all that is new,...

Pixel 10 Pro Fold Added to Android 16 QPR2 Beta Program

Kellen October 15, 2025 3

With the release of Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 today, Google has allowed the Pixel 10's newest device, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, to get in on the fun. Starting now, you can enroll your Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, or Pixel 10 Pro Fold in the Android Beta...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 Update Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen October 15, 2025 3

Google just released the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 update for all of its still-supported Pixel devices, including the new Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The update is a big one with over a dozen bug fixes that should help stabilize things before we go stable in the coming...

OnePlus 15 Review: Battery Life Warriors, Your Phone Awaits

Kellen November 13, 2025 3

The OnePlus 15 has arrived in the US as an $899 flagship phone with a new design, new camera system, the latest in Qualcomm...

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OnePlus 15 Costs $899, But the US Government Shutdown is Delaying It

Kellen November 13, 2025 3

Today is OnePlus 15 launch day, you just can't quite buy one yet. Because of the US government shutdown that ended only hours...

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November 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen November 11, 2025 3

The November Pixel update has gone live this morning for download and also happens to be a Pixel Feature Drop. This won't be...

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November Pixel Feature Drop is Here With 8 Sweet New Features

Kellen November 11, 2025 3

Google released the November 2025 Pixel Feature Drop today, bringing with it at least 8 new features and arriving alongside...

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Google Play Store Update Makes It Super Easy to Uninstall Apps From Other Devices

Kellen November 10, 2025 3

Google Play is about to let you easily remotely uninstall apps from devices you don't have with you. The latest update to the...

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When Will You Get Gemini for Google Home?

Kellen November 10, 2025 3

The switch to Gemini for Google Home cannot be forced and is simply a slow rollout process in the US. For users outside of...

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Where’s the November Pixel Update?

Kellen November 6, 2025 3

The November Pixel update has not been released quite yet. A change a couple of years ago to a more open schedule means we...

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I Bought the Galaxy XR and I’m Already Sending It Back

Kellen November 5, 2025 3

The minute that Samsung released the Galaxy XR I had to have a semi-serious conversation with myself - do you dive back into...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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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