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Here’s a Bunch of Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro Camera Samples

Tim August 27, 2025 31

We have been having fun with the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro for nearly a week now, trying to snap shots and get an idea of what to expect from the backside glass on Google's latest devices. Long story short, these are fantastic cameras, exactly what we expect...

Nothing Claims No Ill Intent After Getting Busted Using Stock Photos as Camera Samples

Tim August 27, 2025 5

You have likely seen companies show off camera samples to help highlight a phone's shooting capabilities. They are typically very good looking photos, as the company wants to help sell units. Well, in what's claimed to be an "unfortunate oversight" with "no...

Google’s New My Pixel App Arrives for Pixel 10 Launch

Kellen August 27, 2025 2

You have noticed a new app on your Pixel device yesterday called My Pixel. Google announced last week alongside the Pixel 10 series that this new app was here as a replacement to the Pixel Tips app and it has now mass rolled out to everyone. New My Pixel app...

Google Translate Makes Language Lessons Official, Available This Week on Android and iOS

Tim August 26, 2025 1

Earlier this month, word got out that Google Translate would soon help you better your language learning skills. That news is now official via Google, with users able to access a beta experience inside of the Translate app. Google says that it's designed for...

Google Pixel 10 Pro Pre-Orders are Starting to Ship

Kellen August 26, 2025 45

We all pre-ordered the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL last week, knowing that they should arrive around August 28, as that is the official in-store date. Today, confirmation emails for shipments started hitting inboxes, so it looks like Google...

Gemini Image Editing Gets a Big Upgrade

Kellen August 26, 2025 3

Google is rolling out a "major upgrade" to image editing in the Gemini app for all users. This upgrade is "designed to make photos of your friends, family and even your pets look consistently like themselves" as you ask Gemini to edit them in silly or obscure...

Spotify Gets Messaging, Perfect for Sharing Your Latest Jam

Tim August 26, 2025 1

Users of Spotify, both paid and unpaid, can take advantage of a brand new feature starting this week: Messages. Now, instead of sharing a link to Spotify inside of a 3rd-party app, you can keep the link and conversation all within the Spotify app. Messages...

Google to Verify Developers Before Their Apps Can Install on Your Android Device

Kellen August 26, 2025 14

Google announced this week that it will add a new requirement for those who make Android apps and want them to work on Android devices that run Google services. The developers behind Android apps will soon run through a developer verification program if they...

It’s Time for One UI 8 Updates on Your Galaxy S25 Series

Kellen September 15, 2025 14

After several beta builds and an expansion to more devices, Samsung announced today that stable Galaxy S25 One UI 8 updates...

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Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL Review: Still the Best in Android

Kellen September 12, 2025 14

The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL have been out for a couple of weeks now and we've been testing them for even longer. If...

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Pixel 10 Review: It’s a Pixel 9, But With Magnets

Tim September 11, 2025 14

Apologies for the delay, but here's what you've been waiting for. We have had time to use the Pixel 10 for the past couple of...

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Oh, Google Apparently Pulled Daily Hub on the Pixel 10 Series

Kellen September 9, 2025 14

Apologies if I had any part in its demise, but apparently Google has pulled the Daily Hub feature from its Pixel 10 series....

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Nova Launcher Founder Asked to Step Away, Cease Open Sourcing Efforts

Tim September 8, 2025 14

Kevin Barry, the founder and original developer of Nova Launcher is stepping away from the forever-loved Android launcher app...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Edge

Tim September 5, 2025 14

It was only yesterday when we got eyes on the Galaxy S26 lineup of devices in the form of dummy units. As we expected, the...

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

Tim September 5, 2025 14

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau wrote a letter yesterday, detailing plans for the Android OEM to build and launch its very own imaging...

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Pixel Drop Live Today, Brings Material Expressive 3 UI to All Pixel Phones

Tim September 3, 2025 14

Google announced the latest Pixel Drop this morning, headed to all Pixel phones dating back to the Pixel 6 lineup (and Pixel...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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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