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OnePlus Creating Own Imaging Engine, Wants to Pass Pinch-to-Zoom Test

Tim September 5, 2025 2

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau wrote a letter yesterday, detailing plans for the Android OEM to build and launch its very own imaging engine. Called DetailMax Engine, there's only one quality test OnePlus is concerned with passing -- the dreaded pinch-to-zoom clarity...

Galaxy S26 Family Photo Causes Online Commotion

Tim September 4, 2025 18

It was back in July when we saw a report claiming that Samsung was making big changes for the 2026 lineup of Galaxy devices. The report claims Samsung was axing the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+, opting instead for a lineup consisting of a Galaxy S26 Pro, Galaxy...

Circle to Search Gets Scrolling Language Translations

Tim September 4, 2025 1

Circle to Search is already a good way to translate languages on your screen, but thanks to a change that goes live this week, it's getting better. Users can now long press the home button (or navigation bar) to fire up Circle to Search, then tap "Translate"...

Veo 3 Video Generation Comes to Google Photos!

Tim September 4, 2025 2

Earlier this year, Google brought Veo 2 to Google Photos to turn your photos into short videos. Today, they are launching Veo 3 for Google Photos. This is an improved video generation model, located in the Create tab inside of the Photos app. All users need to...

Here’s Everything Fixed in Pixel September Security Patch

Tim September 4, 2025 7

Google is shipping out the September security patch to all supported Pixel devices this week, dating back to the Pixel 6 series. Inside, there are many fixes, and thankfully, Google provides a very thorough list of everything that's new. To ensure you're...

Samsung Launches Galaxy S25 FE, Galaxy Tab S11 Lineup

Tim September 4, 2025 3

At an ungodly hour this morning, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 FE, Galaxy Tab S11, and Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. All three devices are now available for purchase on Samsung's website. Galaxy S25 FE: Starting at $649, Galaxy S25 FE launches with One UI 8 (Android...

Androidify is So Back, Now Powered by AI

Tim September 3, 2025 2

Looking back through the archives, the last time we wrote about Androidify would be 2015, a solid 10 years ago. Announced this morning, Androidify is back, and naturally, you better believe it's powered by AI. Harnessing Gemini, Imagen 3 and Veo 3, long gone...

Latest Android Features: Audio Sharing, AI Tools in Gboard, and Plenty More

Tim September 3, 2025 2

Google is highlighting all of the new changes for the Android ecosystem this morning, which are features that all users should be able to soon take advantage of, if they don't already have them. The first highlight goes to AI tools inside of Gboard. As many of...

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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