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YouTube TV Offers Free Access to NFL RedZone, HBO Max, and Cinemax This Weekend

Tim September 22, 2021 6

Starting tomorrow and through the weekend, YouTube TV subscribers are getting complimentary access to three of the best things around. That's right, we're talking free HBO Max, NFL RedZone, and Cinemax. YouTube TV is introducing this preview weekend,...

Material You UI Elements Hit Google Messages, Podcasts

Kellen September 22, 2021 9

Google is pushing hard to get the majority of its apps ready for Android 12's upcoming release, and that means most are seeing Material You updates with UI changes to reflect the new design language. If you own a Google Pixel phone, this means a lot of fun...

Pixel 6 Pro Finds Way Into Someone’s Hand

Kellen September 21, 2021 63

In any normal year, we would have seen a full review of Google's upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro by now. Google is the worst at keeping any of their products a secret, so the fact that we haven't, suggests maybe they are tightening up the shop a bit with the...

For Me, There’s Only One Downside to the New Pixel 6 Lineup

Tim September 21, 2021 119

I'll be upgrading to the Pixel 6 Pro from a Pixel 5. There's no question that that's the plan. However, I can already tell you that there's one thing I'm not excited about or looking forward to. Is it a dealbreaker issue? For me, no it's not, but it will be a...

Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club is Now on Your Assistant-Powered Device

Tim September 21, 2021 2

Reese’s Book Club, a book club hosted by the one and only Reese Witherspoon, is now available on Google Assistant-powered devices. To get started, you'll say, "Hey Google, read with Reese’s Book Club" on your smart display, smart speaker, or mobile device....

Gmail on Android Gets Search Filters

Tim September 21, 2021 5

The search function on Gmail has never been overly great. All you can really do is search for keywords, which most of the time, works just fine. However, Google is changing that, bringing search filters to Gmail for Android. With these new filters, which are...

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Lookin’ Better Than Ever

Kellen September 20, 2021 83

We might set a record today, for posts about Google's upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones. Whether we do or not, here's another to add to the growing list that we couldn't help but share. Google hired photographer David Urbanke to shoot the marketing...

Telegram Adds Better Read Receipts, Individual Themes, More

Kellen September 20, 2021 2

Telegram received an update today to v8.0.1 and the new build brought at least four new features with it, because that's the story with Telegram - regular updates that always improve the experience. In this new update, which you should have already received,...

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

Kellen May 13, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 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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