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Google Pushing New Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.2 Update for Pixel Phones

Kellen October 29, 2025 6

Google has pushed a fresh Android 16 QPR2 beta update to all of its Pixel phones today. The update arrives as Beta 3.2 and appears to be incredibly minor. There isn't a changelog for it at all, so it must be taking care of a bug or two before this thing goes...

YouTube Gets Big Thumbnails, AI Video Resolution Upgrades

Tim October 29, 2025 3

YouTube is introducing new features for both creators and viewers on the big screen. For the creators among us, YouTube is expanding the thumbnail file size limit from 2MB to 50MB, which is a massive difference. In turn, this will let thumbnails look as good...

Google Home App Update Adds 3 Features, Fixes 4 Bugs

Kellen October 29, 2025 1

The new Google Home app is a big enough upgrade that Google is doing a pretty good job of sending frequent updates to make sure it is working well for everyone and all of their devices. In a fresh update this week, only days after the last update, Google Home...

Verizon Admits That Its Price Increases Were Bad, Promises to Delight Customers

Kellen October 29, 2025 34

All three major US wireless carriers have now reported their Q3 2025 earnings and the numbers still look great for T-Mobile and AT&T. T-Mobile added over 1 million postpaid customers, while AT&T added over 400,000. Verizon, on the other hand, lost 7,...

OnePlus 15 US Launch Confirmed for November 13

Tim October 29, 2025 10

OnePlus confirmed this morning that US buyers will be able to snag the new OnePlus 15 starting November 13. Recently being made available in China, OnePlus 15 has a spec sheet that has us all quite interested, along with a design that could turn a few heads....

Gemini Starts Rolling Out to Google Home Speakers and Devices

Kellen October 28, 2025 7

After talking about the switch for months, Google is finally rolling out Gemini to Google Home and Nest devices as the replacement for Google Assistant. This change is happening in early access for now, so don't expect everything to work perfectly or for all...

We Have Samsung October Updates for Your Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Fold 6, Flips

Kellen October 28, 2025 2

As we push towards the end of the month, Samsung isn't done sending a final waive of October updates out to its best devices. Following the release of the October security patch to the Galaxy S25 series, we're now seeing similar updates arrive on Samsung's...

Here’s the Pixel 10a

Tim October 28, 2025 18

While we love a good Google Pixel leak, check the date on the calendar. It is late October, with the Pixel 9a release (this past April) only six months in the rearview mirror. This morning, we're being treating to a Pixel 10a render leak, with the unfortunate...

OnePlus 15 Review: Battery Life Warriors, Your Phone Awaits

Kellen November 13, 2025 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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