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A True Google Weather App Could Launch With Pixel 9

Kellen August 5, 2024 7

Google updated its weather experience last year to provide a modernized UI, with more information, and a layout that was first custom built for bigger devices, like the Pixel Tablet. That new weather experience has since rolled out to anyone who views weather...

Galaxy Watch Ultra, Watch 7 Get First Updates With Stability and Battery Improvements

Kellen August 5, 2024 9

The first update for the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7 has arrived in the US to squash bugs that might have launched out of the box. The updates are rolling out right away, so make sure you are charged up and ready to receive. The update...

Google Pulls Its Bad Gemini Olympics Ad About Writing an AI Letter

Kellen August 2, 2024 7

For those of you who watched the early Olympics coverage, you might have seen an ad from Google that has since been pulled. The "Google + Team USA — Dear Sydney" spot was yanked from their Olympics rotation, but can still be seen on YouTube and is embedded...

Deal: Pixel 8a Gets $100 Discount, Dropping It to $399

Kellen August 2, 2024 3

You might have thought that Amazon's big sale last month would bring the best price for Google's Pixel 8a. You would be wrong, as weird as that sounds, because a bigger deal is currently running. How does $100 off sound? Best Pixel 8a deal: The current best...

Samsung Boss Reportedly Not Pleased His Company Copied Apple Watch Ultra, AirPods

Kellen August 2, 2024 17

Samsung has taken some heat since launching the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Buds 3, mostly because many view the products as being too similar to Apple's, namely the Apple Watch Ultra and AirPods. And people aren't wrong in thinking so. We pointed out the...

Pixel Watch 3 Keeps $349 Price, LTE Model Sees Increase

Kellen August 2, 2024 4

I'm kind of over writing about Pixel device leaks, so I'll keep this one short. Thanks to retailers continuing to slip up across the globe by posting all of Google's Pixel marketing materials early, we believe we know the price of the Pixel Watch 3 in all...

Google’s School Time Expands to Phones and More for Improved Parent Controls

Kellen August 1, 2024 5

Back in May, Google briefly mentioned a new "School Time" feature for Wear OS devices that would allow parents to "limit the apps your child can use" during school and other select times. There was no announcement for the feature and they didn't even bother to...

Report: One UI 7 Beta Scheduled for Late August

Tim August 1, 2024

We recently learned that Samsung had intentions of releasing the One UI 7 beta for select devices earlier this week. That did not happen. It's now reported that Samsung is scheduling late August for its release. Presumably made available first to Galaxy S24...

Venu Sports, the Big Sports Streaming Service, Will Cost $42.99/Month

Kellen August 1, 2024 20

Earlier this year, ESPN, Fox, and Warner announced that they were teaming up to provide the ultimate in sports streaming service called Venu Sports. The plan, they said, was to have at least 15 networks for you to choose from, with coverage of all major US...

A True Google Weather App Could Launch With Pixel 9

Kellen August 5, 2024 20

Google updated its weather experience last year to provide a modernized UI, with more information, and a layout that was...

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Google Gets Excited About RCS Coming to the iPhone

Kellen July 31, 2024 20

Apple really has committed to bringing RCS support to its Messages app when iOS 18 releases later this year. For beta testers...

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New Nest Learning Thermostat Leaks and Looks Incredible

Kellen July 30, 2024 20

At the Made by Google event that takes place on August 13, we know the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro series phones will be there -...

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Pixel 9 Pro Marketing Material Details Everything

Tim July 25, 2024 20

Google was waiting for August 13 to reveal its line of new devices, but the internet has other plans. If you're someone who...

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Google Details Everything New Coming To Google Play Starting Today

Tim July 24, 2024 20

Google announced this morning that the evolution of Google Play is upon us, with the end goal being to transform it into an...

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Google Announces the Pixel 9 Pro in Teaser Video

Kellen July 18, 2024 20

Google has already done an initial teaser for its upcoming Pixel 9 series launch on August 13, so we know the device is...

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Here’s the Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. the iPhone 14 Pro Max

Kellen July 15, 2024 20

Moments before the weekend kicked off, a wild Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro leak dropped, showing both phones in the hand of...

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Pixel 9 Pro Goes Up Against Pixel 9 in Early Hands-on Video

Kellen July 12, 2024 20

The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL popped up in a TikTok video this week, giving us a wildly early comparison of Google's next...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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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Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 12, 2022 9

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are here! Well, we've had them for a good week now, but yours should be arriving at any...

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