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Visible Announces Annual Plans, Save Up to $145 for Service

Tim April 17, 2024 9

Visible is introducing annual payment options for its Visible and Visible+ plans. With this, instead of paying a monthly price, you'll pay a one time fee annually, saving you a good amount of money over the long run. The standard Visible plan will only save...

Here’s Where to Find Verizon and AT&T Broadband Facts

Kellen April 16, 2024 2

By April 10, the FCC asked all broadband providers in the US to list broadband facts or labels on their sites that provide easy-to-digest information about their wired and wireless plans. These labels would be used like the nutrition labels on food are, in a...

Google Drive on Desktop Gets Dark Mode

Tim April 16, 2024 6

Considering how long this seemed to take, we didn't think this day was ever coming. After a good amount of waiting, Google Drive on the web is now available with dark mode, and yup, it's super hot. Google showcases dark mode for Drive in all of its glory down...

A “Pixel 9 Pro Fold” is Goofy, But That Means Four Pixel 9 Devices

Kellen April 16, 2024 9

The story of the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro took a wild twist at the end of March when a new report and set of renders suggested that Google would expand the Pixel 9 line-up to include three devices: a Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. This week, another...

Time to Claim Your Free Oversized T-Mobile Tote Bag

Tim April 16, 2024 6

T-Mobile customers, today is the day to claim that free oversized T-Mobile-branded tote bag. Perfect for your next beach trip, this magenta-colored bag is going to make you the life of the party. Or at the very least, people will appreciate its uniqueness. To...

One UI 6.1 Announced for Galaxy S22 Series, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Fold 4, and Tab S8

Tim April 15, 2024 2

Samsung announced this week that it is set to bring the One UI 6.1 update, aka the Galaxy AI update, to quite a few more devices in the near future. Specifically, owners of the Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Fold 4, and Galaxy Tab S8 series...

Google One Subscribers Also Losing Free Shipping on Photos Print Orders

Tim April 15, 2024 9

Late last week, Google announced that it would be refocusing its Google One efforts on features that people were actually using. That meant One subscribers would be losing access to the service's VPN feature. However, there's been another causality of this,...

Own Android History: Bid on OG Motorola DROID Prototype Device

Tim April 15, 2024 18

Over on eBay, Android enthusiasts have a chance to bid on a piece of certified Android history. For many, including Android bloggers like me, the Motorola DROID, aka the "OG DROID," was the first piece of Android tech they ever got in their hands. I can...

Pixel 9 Pro Prototype Leaks and Looks as Awesome as Expected

Kellen April 19, 2024 18

A purported prototype of the Pixel 9 Pro has found its way on the Internet, giving us an early real-life look at Google's...

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Google Posts New April Update Build for Pixel 7 and Pixel 8, Hopefully For Those Missing It

Kellen April 17, 2024 18

When we asked everyone a week ago if the April Google Pixel update was treating them well, we did so because we also wanted...

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Report: New Exynos Modem for Pixel 9 Lineup, Plus Satellite Connectivity

Tim April 15, 2024 18

Since early this year, there's been no shortage of Pixel 9 leaks and rumors. We're now officially midway through April and...

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The First Android 15 Beta is Here!

Kellen April 11, 2024 18

Right on schedule, Google has released Android 15 Beta 1 for your Pixel to download and dance with. We've already been...

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Google’s New Find My Device Network is Here

Kellen April 8, 2024 18

All signs last week pointed to Google's new Find My Device network finally launching today and that has indeed happened. Find...

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Google Podcasts is Officially Done

Kellen April 4, 2024 18

The time has come - Google Podcasts is no more and you need to find an alternative or just use YouTube Music. This happened...

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April 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen April 2, 2024 18

As we enter a fresh month, Google is ready to push out new software, which means the April Android Update for your Pixel...

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Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 is Here for Pixel Devices

Tim April 1, 2024 18

A minor update is being shipped out to supported Pixel devices for Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2, labeled as Beta 2.1. Inside,...

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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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