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Pixel 6 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro Cameras: Pick Your King

Kellen October 27, 2021 127

We are closing in on it being time for our reviews of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, but we have one more camera comparison to share with you. I've been using both the Pixel 6 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro since getting Google's newest phone and was able to take several...

What Would You Prefer, Pixel Tablet or Pixel Foldable?

Tim October 27, 2021 79

With Android 12L getting detailed this morning, designed to take advantage of larger screens found on tablets and foldables, we're left wondering when we can expect new hardware from Google. It's funny, I know, we get the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro this week,...

Google Announces Android 12L for Tablets and Foldables

Kellen October 27, 2021 11

The Android Dev Summit kicked off today, bringing with it a big announcement from Google and the future of Android on large screened devices. Please, my friends, welcome in Android 12L, the version of Android for tablets and foldables with some specific...

T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile Now Available Inside Walmart and Best Buy Locations

Tim October 27, 2021 5

Back in mid-September, T-Mobile announced that it would arrive at Walmart locations across the nation, bringing with it Metro by T-Mobile as well. On top of that, it was announced today that you can find them inside of Best Buy locations, too. With these moves...

Samsung Takes Us on a Tour of One UI 4 and Android 12

Kellen October 26, 2021 17

Samsung has been testing One UI 4 and Android 12 in beta on the Galaxy S21 for several weeks now and through a couple of early updates, has already introduced new features not found in the original beta. Today, Samsung posted a two part video series to show...

Google Wants You to Update Your Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Right Away

Kellen October 26, 2021 63

As your Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro orders arrive over the coming days, Google has a big recommendation after you complete setup - check for an update to "get all the features." In a help forum post today, Google has posted a notice that all new Pixel 6 and Pixel...

Get Your Samsung Device Repaired at Best Buy, Including Galaxy Z Foldables

Tim October 26, 2021 4

This week, Samsung announced that it is expanding "authorized care" to over 100 Best Buy locations across the US. That means, should you run into issues with your Galaxy S or even Galaxy Z device, you'll be able to get it taken care of by an authorized party...

Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 5 Camera Samples: Is There Any Difference?

Tim October 26, 2021 29

After using the same Sony-made IMX363 main sensor for years, dating back to the Pixel 3, Google has upgraded the camera system on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. What a time it is to be alive, as it's well known across the industry that Pixel phones have some of...

Samsung’s May Update Arrives: Galaxy S25 Up First

Kellen May 9, 2025 29

Thanks to the rollout of One UI 7 and Android 15 being mostly complete at this point and reaching devices as old as the...

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May 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen May 6, 2025 29

There was a part of me that thought we may not see a traditional May Android 15 security update for Pixel devices, knowing...

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Material 3 Expressive Might be the Future of Android Design

Tim May 5, 2025 29

It has been over 10 years since Google introduced Material Design. Can you believe that? Over the years, we have seen it...

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Android 16 Teases Secret UI Update That Should Bring Fresh Beauty, Tons of Blur

Kellen April 30, 2025 29

Android 16 is about to go stable, likely next month at Google I/O. We have been through several developer-focused previews...

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Google Sets End Date for Nest Thermostat 1st Gen and 2nd Gen

Kellen April 25, 2025 29

The original Nest Learning Thermostat was introduced in 2011, if you can believe that. The 2nd generation version is from...

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T-Mobile’s New Experience Beyond and More Plans Go Live

Kellen April 23, 2025 29

The new Experience Beyond and Experience More plans from T-Mobile are live as of this morning for anyone to sign-up for....

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T-Mobile Introduces 2 New “Experience” Plans With Several Upgrades, Price Lock Promise, But Taxes Not Included

Kellen April 22, 2025 29

T-Mobile unwrapped two new plans today called "Experience More" and "Experience Beyond." They are introducing these as a...

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Android 16 Beta 4 Available for Pixel Devices

Kellen April 17, 2025 29

First teased yesterday, the Android 16 Beta 4 update is now available to all of Google's still-supported Pixel devices. This...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 127

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 127

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 127

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 127

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 127

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 127

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 127

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 127

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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