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Android 15 Beta 2.1 Update Drops to Fix Private Space Bug

Kellen May 20, 2024 1

We are a week removed from the release of Android 15 Beta 2 and Google is ready to push a bug fixer update to it. Today, Google dropped Android 15 Beta 2.1 onto our Pixel devices to take care of a specific issue related to the new Private Space feature....

Hurry and Snag Knots 3D While It’s Free for Android, iOS

Tim May 21, 2024 1

The developer behind Knots 3D has set the price of the app to free, down from its usual $5.99. Apparently this isn't the first time they have done this and we're sure it serves as a solid way to get eyes on the app. Knots 3D is really just an app about knots....

Sonos Announced Its Ace Headphones and Didn’t Mention AI a Single Time

Kellen May 21, 2024 1

Sonos has finally made a pair of headphones after folks have seemingly been asking for some time for them to do so, following years and years of making mostly-excellent home audio equipment. The headphones are called the Sonos Ace, will arrive in June, and...

Adobe Lightroom on Mobile Now Supports Generative Remove

Tim May 21, 2024 1

Adobe is shipping out a Firefly-powered Generative Remove feature to Lightroom on all platforms, including mobile. This is welcomed news for both iOS and Android users. Similar to what we see from other apps like Google Photos, Adobe's product allows users to...

Up to $1,100 Off Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is Happening

Kellen May 20, 2024 2

Apple may have just launched its fancy new iPad Pro with its special OLED screen, but there's one thing that device will never have - Android. You know what does run Android? Samsung's tablets, including their ridiculous Galaxy Tab S9 line, one of which is the...

Google’s Reported Pixel 9 Colors Sound Very Familiar

Kellen May 20, 2024 9

We're such nerds when it comes to phone launches that things like which colors they could potentially arrive in are headline grabbers. We care far too much about whether or not Google or Samsung will give us similar shades for another year or completely switch...

Samsung Drops $870 Off Galaxy S24 Ultra Again With Free Double Storage

Kellen May 17, 2024 9

We've reached that point in the US smartphone cycle where nothing at the high-end feels that new, yet we know that there could be new stuff here shortly to tease us. So what do we do today if we want a phone and don't feel like waiting for whatever comes next?...

Sony Appears Done With US Smartphone Market

Kellen May 17, 2024 32

Sony made their latest flagship phone official this week and you probably didn't realize it. Not only was the timing bad (it was Google I/O's week), but they have apparently decided that the US is no longer a space they want to participate in when it comes to...

Galaxy Watch 7 Stops Through FCC, Galaxy Watch FE Too

Kellen May 17, 2024 2

Talk of Samsung's next wave of products is ramping up to end the week, thanks to FCC filings for the Galaxy Watch 7 that are now live. In documents, we get a semi-confirmation of the model numbers for Samsung's next watches, along with a new reference to a...

Android 15 Beta 2.1 Update Drops to Fix Private Space Bug

Kellen May 20, 2024 2

We are a week removed from the release of Android 15 Beta 2 and Google is ready to push a bug fixer update to it. Today,...

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What’s New in Android 15 Beta 2: The Fun Stuff!

Kellen May 16, 2024 2

Since we’re in Android 15 Beta 2, it’s probably safe for you to go ahead and flash this to your Pixel phone, assuming you are...

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Android 15 Beta 2 is Here for Pixel Devices and Non-Pixel Devices

Kellen May 15, 2024 2

It wouldn't be a Google I/O week without a brand new Android 15 Beta release. Prepare your Pixel devices, my friends, for the...

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10 Big New Android Features From I/O: Private Space, Wallet Cards, AI in Google TV, More

Kellen May 15, 2024 2

If you fell asleep during yesterday's keynote because the only thing Google wanted to talk about was Gemini and AI, you are...

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I’ve Spent 5 Days With the Pixel 8a

Kellen May 13, 2024 2

Shortly after the Pixel 8a was announced, we looked through all of the comments that were made about the phone and noticed...

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Samsung Begins Galaxy AI Rollout to More Devices

Tim May 10, 2024 2

Back in mid-April, Samsung announced that it would soon be bringing the Galaxy AI update (aka One UI 6.1) to a good list of...

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May 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen May 7, 2024 2

Google released the May Android security update for Pixel phones today, on this first Tuesday of the month. This latest...

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Google’s Pixel 8a is Official at $499 and With Promising Upgrades

Kellen May 7, 2024 2

The Google Pixel 8a is an official phone as of this morning, with pricing, specs, and features all now confirmed. For those...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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