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People Seem Displeased With New Google Photos Editor

Tim July 29, 2025 7

I've been known to edit a photo from time to time, but apparently not nearly as much as some other people. Over on reddit, many people are asking Google to revert its latest Google Photos editor change. Could it really be that bad? User Smoke-away makes a...

Report: Samsung Axes Galaxy S26 and S26+, Opts for Pro and Edge Models Instead

Tim July 29, 2025 7

Evidenced in a fresh build of One UI, it appears Samsung might be planning a major shakeup for the Galaxy 26 lineup. For quite some time, we've had a base Galaxy S model, along with a Plus (larger) model of that phone, then the Ultra model. If this evidence...

AI Mode Gets New Canvas Feature, Google Drive Support Coming Soon

Tim July 29, 2025 1

Google is introducing improvements to AI Mode, as well as teasing future features. It's actually kind of rude, but it's fine I guess. Google announced this morning that AI Mode is getting PDF support on desktop computers, allowing users to deep dive on...

Report: Galaxy S26 Ultra Specs Include Thinner Hardware, 60W Fast Charging

Tim July 28, 2025 15

Sure, it might be July, but that won't stop the internet from doing internet things, such as leaking details on next year's Galaxy S26 Ultra. Specs leak for Galaxy S26 Ultra: Back in February, there was a report that we could expect to see big battery upgrades...

Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Impressions: Rotating Bezel and Gemini is Bae, Battery Life Solid

Tim July 28, 2025 14

I received my Galaxy Watch 8 Classic last week and besides having to charge it, it hasn't left my wrist. There is a lot to play with and test on the latest model of smartwatches from Samsung, mostly thanks to the newest version of Wear OS and the integration...

From Start to Finish: Watch a Galaxy Phone Get Made

Tim July 28, 2025 6

I have yet to have an opportunity to tour a cellphone manufacturing plant, and until then, I'll have to settle for YouTube videos. As we know, many production facilities keep their processes locked away, so you can't ever watch a phone go from nothingness to a...

Facer Gets Big Wear OS 6 Update, Promises Better Battery Life Than Ever

Tim July 25, 2025 4

Facer, the Wear OS watch face app downloaded by over 10 million users, announced big changes this week. The big news centers around WFF (watch face format) support on Wear OS 6, battery improvements, many new watch faces, and more. The Android development team...

Galaxy Foldable Pre-Orders are Done, But There are Still Good Savings

Tim July 25, 2025 3

It's July 25, which means it's officially Galaxy launch day. Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip FE are now up for sale wherever Galaxy is sold, plus we have two new wearables to choose from, Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. We posted...

Here’s Pixel 10 Series Specs

Kellen August 8, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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T-Mobile Forcing Customers Onto Go5G Plus Plan

Kellen July 31, 2025 3

T-Mobile is forcing some of its customers into a "free upgrade to Go5G Plus" whether they want that upgrade or not. The news...

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First Look at Pixel 10 Lineup’s Qi2 Magnetic Charging, No Case Needed

Tim July 29, 2025 3

Earlier this year, we heard about Google's rumored embracing of Qi2 magnetic charging. Honestly, we didn't put much into it,...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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