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Does your iPhone let you touch grass? Dbrand wants it to with new skin
The company has announced a new meme-worthy product for April Fools' Day, and the best part? You can actually buy it.
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Max Buondonno
Pixel 9a hands-on: Google's $499 is direct shot at the high iPhone 16e price
It also makes Pixel's AI features more accessible to users on a budget
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Matt Swider
Pixel 9a release date tipped for March 26, well before Google I/O
The phone will be announced two months early, much like the Pixel 9 was last year
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Max Buondonno
Best phones 2024: Why iPhone 16 Pro Max and Pixel 9 Pro Fold top my list
Apple and Google are behind my two favorite phones of 2024 - here's why they stood out to me
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Max Buondonno
Gemini AI on Android can now play Spotify and show expressive captions
Google is updating Android with new Gemini features, emoji creations, and an easier way to share large files
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Max Buondonno
Google Pixel Laptop reportedly on the way, merging Chrome OS and Android
Google might challenge Apple and Microsoft with a new Pixel Laptop that'll blend Chrome OS and Android more than ever
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Max Buondonno
Pixel 9 sales surge Google to third place behind Samsung and iPhone
The Google Pixel 9 series market share more than tripled from September to October
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Jason Cockerham
📱 Samsung Galaxy S25, 🎮 PS5 Pro sales, 💍 Oura Ring 4, 🔥 Amazon Fire HD 8 deal
10 tech stories in the quickest format possible
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Matt Swider
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Max Buondonno
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: the best foldable phone yet
Google earns this year's most improved player award for reshaping its foldable phone that turns into a mini tablet. It's awesome
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Matt Swider
Google Pixel 9 Pro vs. Pixel 9: what's the $200 difference?
Do you splurge for the Pixel 9 Pro at $200. We'll help you decide in our comparison
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Max Buondonno
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review: AI magic in a smartphone camera
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL will wow you with its AI, including 'Add Me' that will change how you use take group photos
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Matt Swider
Google Pixel Watch 3 battery life: 35% more battery makes it last 36 hours
You won't get 100 hours of battery life from the Google Pixel Watch 3 like some WearOS 4 smartwatches, but it'll get up to 36 hours. That's a big…
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Matt Swider
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is already shipping to first customers ahead of reviews
Two of four of the new Pixel 9 phones will be in your hands this week, just days after the Made By Google launch event
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Matt Swider
Google Pixel Watch 3 hands-on review: a sizable upgrade for the circular smartwatch
The 45mm Google Pixel Watch 3 sizes make all of the difference – but it's more than a bigger screen
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Matt Swider
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Google Pixel 9 Pro has better AI than any other smartphone – here's why
Every phone is touting artificial intelligence in 2024. The Google Pixel 9 phones have AI for everyday consumers
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Matt Swider
5 ways the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a serious Apple iPhone 16 Pro rival
The Google Pixel Watch 3 has a new life-saving feature that’s a competitive advantage over the Apple Watch Series 10
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Matt Swider
Google's ‘Loss of Pulse Detection’ on the Pixel Watch 3 could save your life one day
The Google Pixel Watch 3 has a new life-saving feature that’s a competitive advantage over the Apple Watch Series 10
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Max Buondonno
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 hands-on review: these AI earbuds are a better fit
Google’s new earbuds are tinnier and mightier with onboard AI
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Kevin Lee
Google Pixel 9 hands-on: Google is coming after the iPhone 16
Google has introduced a new $799 Pixel phone with solid specs, upgraded cameras, and lots of AI features. We went hands-on to check it out.
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Max Buondonno
Google Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL hands-on review: the best Al phone now in two sizes
It's easier to recommend Google's 'Pro' features and Al now that it comes in two sizes with shared specs
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Matt Swider
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Google Pixel 9 Pro colors: see the four new colors before August 13
There's been another Google Pixel 9 Pro leak, and this time we have a perfect view of all four colors
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Matt Swider
Google Pixel 9 Pro previewed with new camera design ahead of August 13
The Google Pixel 9 will change up the camera visor in this year's flagship phone
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Matt Swider
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold gets official in a Gemini AI teaser video
That rumored Google Pixel Fold 2 has a longer name and new shape
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Matt Swider
Google Pixel 9 launch to leapfrog Apple's iPhone 16 event on August 13
An AI-focused keynote will take place in Mountain View, according to Google's invite
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Matt Swider
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