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First Looks at Pixel 6’s New Pixel Stand and Some Other Goodies are Here

Kellen October 7, 2021 32

With the Pixel 6 event still a few days away, the leaks refuse to stop. In the latest dump, we get to see both phones in the hands of humans, wearing a case, with some water splashed around on their surfaces, and on what appears to be the new Pixel Stand,...

European Retailer Details Surprisingly Reasonable Pixel 6 Pricing

Tim October 6, 2021 54

We're so close to the release of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Because of this, it's only natural that leaks from retailers would begin, with a German retailer potentially spilling the beans on the price of the smaller Pixel 6. With expectations set that...

We’re Glad to See Android 12’s Theme Engine in Samsung’s Latest One UI Beta

Tim October 6, 2021 6

I downloaded and installed the latest One UI 4 beta onto my Galaxy S21 Ultra yesterday and was pleasantly surprised to see Android 12's best feature. Honestly, I didn't expect Samsung to build in Google's new wallpaper-powered theme engine into One UI, but...

Google Maps Will Now Show You Most Fuel-Efficient Routes

Tim October 6, 2021 10

Google is looking to help users lessen their carbon footprint using Google Maps, now showing more fuel-efficient routes that may add time to your trips, but will help use less gas and in turn save you some dough. According to Google, "Maps will let you choose...

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 is $40 Off Today, So Buy One

Kellen October 5, 2021 8

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, the best Wear OS smartwatch you can buy for the next year, is fresh enough still that we're surprised by a deal on it. Since there is a really nice deal on it today, consider us shocked. The Galaxy Watch 4 (the non-Classic model) in...

You Can Now Add Philo to Google TV’s Live Tab

Tim October 5, 2021 2

Following the news from earlier this year that Sling TV customers could integrate their live channel lineup into Google TV's Live tab, Philo customers can now also get in on this same action. This move allows you to have Philo's live channels displayed...

New Nest Cam Indoor and Floodlight Models Up for Purchase

Tim October 5, 2021 6

Nest's latest offerings, the Nest Cam Indoor (wired) and Nest Cam with Floodlight are up for purchase on the Google Store. For pricing, it's $99 for the wired indoor cam and $279 for the Floodlight model. For the Indoor unit, which comes in four colors, specs...

OnePlus Shows Us OxygenOS 12 and Its Refreshed UI

Kellen October 5, 2021 5

OnePlus, as you likely know, is going through some changes at the moment. They are now a sub-brand of OPPO and their software teams are basically one-and-the-same, where they'll share codebase and (hopefully) pump out updates and more stable builds more often....

Android Gets a Huge Design Refresh With Material 3 Expressive, First on Pixel Phones

Kellen May 13, 2025 5

A little over a week ago, someone on Google's design team accidentally posted the details of their new design language,...

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Material 3 Expressive is Coming to Wear OS 6, First on Pixel Watch

Kellen May 13, 2025 5

Now that you've read about Google's new Material 3 Expressive on your Pixel phone running Android 16, you might want to know...

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Galaxy S25 Edge Official, Thin, and Priced at $1,099, But There are Deals

Kellen May 12, 2025 5

Samsung's skinny phone has been fully revealed and is now official with pricing, specs, and a ship date. The Galaxy S25 Edge...

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Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge Gets Pre-Order Deal of $750 Off, Bonus $50 Credit

Kellen May 12, 2025 5

The Galaxy S25 Edge is official and ready for your pre-order. Samsung has pushed the listings live, so that you can check out...

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Samsung’s May Update Arrives: Galaxy S25 Up First

Kellen May 9, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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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