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Pixel Buds Pro 2 Gets Updated, But It’s Totally Minor

Tim June 12, 2025 6

Google is shipping out a "minor" bug fixer update to owners of the Pixel Buds Pro 2. Since launch last year, this is just the second firmware update the earbuds have received. That could be seen as a good thing, like there hasn't been bugs to be squashed, but...

Some Pixel 6a Devices to Receive Update to Address Battery Overheating

Kellen June 11, 2025 5

Following in the footsteps of the Pixel 4a, Google is preparing an update for some Pixel 6a units that will reduce their charging performance and battery capacity. The move comes on the heels of reports of Pixel 6a units catching fire while charging. Pixel 6a...

Report: Google to Finalize Embrace Magnets, Qi 2 Wireless Charging

Tim June 11, 2025 8

It has been some time since Apple introduced MagSafe, even making it available to the Wireless Power Consortium in early 2023. Since then, we have seen hardly any movement on the Android side to adopt this technology, but a new report might shine a bit of...

No One Can Find Google’s New Pixel VIPs Feature

Kellen June 11, 2025 27

One of the few new features introduced in the June Pixel Feature Drop yesterday is missing for almost everyone. Google's new Pixel VIPs feature, which is essentially the headline new goodie of this latest drop, appears to be slowly rolling out as a server-side...

Android 16’s Desktop Mode Arrived in QPR1 Beta 2, Here’s What It Can Do

Kellen June 11, 2025 6

Back at Google I/O, Google announced that it was indeed making a desktop mode or desktop windowing feature for Android 16 that would allow you to connect a phone to a display and get a desktop-like experience. They had worked with Samsung on it, because of...

Marvel Snap Goes Self Published, Celebrates With New Web Shop

Tim June 11, 2025 1

Likely due to that shortly lived drama around TikTok and China-based app publishers, the studio behind Marvel Snap has moved to self publishing the title. To celebrate, players are being treated to a new web shop full of deals, plus a new season of Marvel Snap...

Samsung Really Hyping New Foldable, This Time the Camera

Tim June 11, 2025 2

If you follow Android news, then you're likely aware that Samsung has new foldable devices inbound. I will say, Samsung has gotten better at the whole "hypetrain" thing over the years, but they still have a ways to go if they want to get on a OnePlus or...

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 Update Arrives With 7 Big Fixes

Kellen June 10, 2025 5

Google apparently isn't done for the day - you want more Android 16? After giving us stable Android 16, as well as both Pixel and Android Feature Drops, Google says that the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 is arriving at some point (it just went live as I was typing...

Pixel 6a’s Battery Performance Update Comes July 8

Kellen July 2, 2025 5

Earlier today, we shared the actions taken by Google that signaled it was about to issue a battery performance update for the...

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Nothing Phone 3 Official at $799, Shipping in US on July 15

Kellen July 1, 2025 5

The Nothing Phone 3 has been announced as the first true flagship phone from the UK tech brand. That should mean a better set...

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

Tim June 30, 2025 5

Last week we got a look at rumored specs for the Pixel 10. The highlight was that the battery size was getting upped, but...

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

Kellen June 29, 2025 5

There are only so many days left to get the best Galaxy Z Fold 7 deal, assuming you were considering it. The top discount...

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

Kellen June 25, 2025 5

With reservations live, an Unpacked date set, and details of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 flowing steady, we are really left staring...

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 Reservations Popping Off

Kellen June 23, 2025 5

The date is booked and that means Samsung is taking reservations for their new foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and...

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Here are Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and New Watch Ultra

Kellen June 23, 2025 5

Samsung Unpacked should be happening within a matter of weeks and we'll get to see the official details on the Galaxy Z Fold...

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Pixel Owners Say Android 16 Update Forcing Them to Give Up

Kellen June 18, 2025 5

With the release of stable Android 16 to all of the Pixel owners who weren't a part of the beta program, we sort of expected...

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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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