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

Kellen November 13, 2025 11

Today is OnePlus 15 launch day, you just can't quite buy one yet. Because of the US government shutdown that ended only hours ago, OnePlus says it is still waiting on the FCC to issue device certifications before they can sell it to you. The phone is ready and...

Google Adding New Sideload Process for Unverified App Installs on Android

Kellen November 12, 2025 7

Back in August, Google announced that it would soon require developers to verify before their apps could be installed on your Android device if you tried to install them outside of Google Play. Another way to look at the situation would be Google blocking you...

Google App Gets Images Tab and Way to Organize Interests

Kellen November 12, 2025 1

The Google App is getting an update that will add a new Images tab to the bottom. This area will be used as a gathering place for images you've found while searching Google that you may want to save and also as a place for you to discover images of things you...

Gemini Live Gets Fun Accents, Enhanced Storytelling

Tim November 12, 2025 1

Back in August, Google detailed speech improvements that would eventually come to Gemini Live. This week, all of those previously announced features are now available. Let's cover what's new. Users can control the speed of the conversation by saying, "Can you...

SHIELD TV Gets Another Surprise Update to 9.2.2

Kellen November 12, 2025 8

The NVIDIA SHIELD TV, a device that is so old I've lost track of exactly how old it is, is getting another update today. Version 9.2.2 is rolling out to all SHIELD and SHIELD Pro units and you should be able to grab it now. First released in 1999 (I'm kidding)...

Google Teases $300 Off Pixel 10 Pro for Black Friday, $100 Off Pixel Watch 4

Kellen November 12, 2025 4

Google's Black Friday deals include up to $300 off the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, as well as $200 off the Pixel 10 and $100 off the Pixel Watch 4. The sale kicks off on November 20. That's right, it's never too early to start talking about Black Friday...

At a Glance Finally Removable on Pixel Devices?

Tim November 12, 2025 10

At a Glance, the unremovable widget that Google places in the top left of your home screen (and lockscreen) on Pixel devices, might finally be removable. While users have been able to turn off certain features of the widget, its complete removal has never been...

Google Play About to Warn You If Apps Cause Excessive Battery Drain

Kellen November 12, 2025 2

Google has defined a new bad behavior threshold for excessive wake locks on Android, which means a new warning is coming to apps on Google Play if they might present excessive battery drain. The time has come for developers to stop messing around in the...

OnePlus 15 Review: Battery Life Warriors, Your Phone Awaits

Kellen November 13, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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