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WATCH: Nothing Phone 3 Announcement at 1PM ET (10AM PT)

Tim July 1, 2025 1

Nothing will announce the Nothing Phone 3 today after many weeks of teasing and leaks. You can watch the livestream along with us at 1pm ET (10am PT). UPDATE 7/3: Nothing made both the Phone 3 and Headphone 1 official. We have write-ups here and here. For this...

US Lawmakers: OnePlus Poses Security Concern to US Consumers

Tim June 30, 2025 18

OnePlus poses a security concern to US consumers, according to two US lawmakers. Both Republican Representative John Moolenaar (MI) and Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL) are calling for an investigation into the matter by the US Commerce...

Download: Galaxy Watch One UI 8 Beta Releasing Today

Tim June 30, 2025 11

It was a couple of weeks ago when Samsung announced the One UI 8 beta for select Galaxy Watch devices. Apparently, the company waited a bit to actually release it, but now it's officially rolling out. Folks in South Korea and United States will have access,...

One UI 8 Beta 3 Arrives Soon for Galaxy S25 Series

Tim June 30, 2025 2

Samsung is beginning the rollout of One UI 8 Beta 3 rollout in specific markets, with the US population of beta users sure to be getting it soon. If you own a Galaxy S25 model device, you'll want to be watching out for it this week. Inside, users are getting...

Pixel 10 Pro Specs: Pixel 10 Pro XL Will Have Biggest Battery in Pixel Phone History

Tim June 30, 2025 23

Last week we got a look at rumored specs for the Pixel 10. The highlight was that the battery size was getting upped, but Google may be downgrading the camera system slightly in order to provide an entirely new telephoto lens. For what's likely to be the "...

Samsung Cutting $1,200 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7 With Reservations

Kellen June 29, 2025 2

There are only so many days left to get the best Galaxy Z Fold 7 deal, assuming you were considering it. The top discount from Samsung almost always comes by reserving it first (which is free and requires zero actual commitment), because they'll give you bonus...

Friday Question: What Android Feature Doesn’t Get Enough Love?

Tim June 27, 2025 12

The list of Android features, especially those that could be described as underused or under-loved, is long. In fact, I recently tasked Gemini with creating a list of some Android features that it deemed as underused and it spat back a list of 20 different...

You Won’t Lose Photo Quality After Editing With Latest Google Photos Upgrade

Tim June 27, 2025 2

Google confirmed this week via a short blog post that Google Photos is getting an upgrade. The upgrade is aimed at those that edit photos, specifically HDR photos. Previously, when editing these photos, you could potentially lose dynamic range and HDR metadata...

Everything About the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is Here

Kellen August 14, 2025 2

Google gave us an official look at its upcoming Pixel 10 Pro Fold yesterday through a teaser video (here). The video didn't...

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Here’s the Pixel 10 Pro Fold Officially

Kellen August 12, 2025 2

A week after Google first teased the Pixel 10 Pro and took a shot or two at Apple, they are back with yet another teaser,...

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Here’s Pixel 10 Series Specs

Kellen August 8, 2025 2

Is this Pixel 10 leak situation getting ridiculous with close to 2 weeks to go before Google's launch event? Yeah. Still want...

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Verizon Reverses Course and Offers Loyalty Discounts Again

Kellen August 7, 2025 2

After informing so many loyal customers last week that they would be losing their loyalty discounts, Verizon has apparently...

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Here’s the Pixel 10 Pro XL in Cleanest Images Yet

Kellen August 6, 2025 2

Google may have announced a date for its Pixel 10 series to be revealed and a teaser video alongside it, but the bigger leaks...

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August 2025 Android Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen August 5, 2025 2

The Google Pixel update for August is rolling out as what should be one of the final minor updates before the big one drops...

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Google’s New Pixel 10 Teaser Takes Some Shots

Kellen August 4, 2025 2

Google dropped a new Pixel 10 teaser on us today and it appears to be taking shots at slow-moving feature releases from...

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Verizon Rips Loyalty Discounts From Loyal Customers

Kellen August 1, 2025 2

Yeah, it's happening as expected - Verizon is ending the loyalty discounts that so many of us have enjoyed for the past...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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