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OnePlus Open 2 Probably Looks Like This and It’s Crazy Thin

Tim January 20, 2025 6

It was October, 2023 when OnePlus launched its first foldable. The product seemed rather popular with buyers and even we think it's a great device. Naturally, people are awaiting the sequel. With Oppo's Find N5 foldable getting shown in recent images, we're...

Google Fixed Those ‘Now Playing’ Bugs on Pixels

Tim January 20, 2025 3

We have seen numerous posts on reddit and other places where people have been complaining of Now Playing bugs on Pixel devices. There were various ways you could go about fixing these issues, but it appears that Google was working on a solution all along. In a...

Android 16 Beta Release Schedule Leak Means This Wednesday Will be Busy

Tim January 20, 2025 1

We have been following the release of Android 16 Developer Preview builds, patiently awaiting the release of the public beta. It's important because many times, your typical Android user waits until the beta to flash the next version of Android, as Developer...

Few Days Left to Get $50 Reservation Credit Towards Galaxy S25

Tim January 19, 2025 2

We are a few days away from Samsung's Unpacked event, and at that point, reservations for the upcoming Galaxy S25 lineup will come to and end. During this time, you can score an additional $50 off, which is an absolute no brainer. Reserve Galaxy S25, Save Up...

OnePlus 13R Quick Review: The Best $599 Android Phone

Tim January 17, 2025 4

For US consumers, Android phone options are limited and we think that sucks. The market shouldn't be dominated by two players. That's not what Android is about, at least, that's not what it used to be about. Back in the day, we had Motorola, HTC, OnePlus,...

Galaxy S25 Slim Spotted in Renders, Looks Like Name Suggests

Tim January 17, 2025 12

We have been hearing about this supposed Galaxy S25 Slim for a couple of months. It's unknown if we will see it next week during Samsung's Unpacked event where we'll be introduced to the Galaxy S25 series. The latest intel suggests we might see it teased this...

Google Home Gains Support for Nest Protect Smoke Alarms and You Can Delete Your Nest App Now

Kellen January 16, 2025 19

As a part of the Public Preview program for the Google Home app, Google is introducing support for Nest Protect smoke and CO alarms. These might be the final Nest devices that were stuck in the old Nest app, so this is pretty big news for those of us who...

Verizon is Raising Prices on myPlan Customers With 5+ Lines, Older “New Verizon Plan” Accounts

Kellen January 16, 2025 21

Verizon couldn't even wait a full month into the new year to announce price increases on some of its most valuable customer accounts. Starting in February, myPlan customers with 5 or more lines are going to see a significant price increase to their monthly...

Samsung’s Trade-in Program Will Soon Let You Trade Without Buying a New Device

Kellen January 16, 2025 2

Samsung announced a plan this week that will try to get you to trade-in your current devices for some type of compensation, even if you don't plan to buy a new Samsung device at the same time. This appears to be a move to build on the already-excellent Samsung...

OnePlus Open 2 Probably Looks Like This and It’s Crazy Thin

Tim January 20, 2025 2

It was October, 2023 when OnePlus launched its first foldable. The product seemed rather popular with buyers and even we...

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OnePlus 13R Quick Review: The Best $599 Android Phone

Tim January 17, 2025 2

For US consumers, Android phone options are limited and we think that sucks. The market shouldn't be dominated by two players...

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Verizon is Raising Prices on myPlan Customers With 5+ Lines, Older “New Verizon Plan” Accounts

Kellen January 16, 2025 2

Verizon couldn't even wait a full month into the new year to announce price increases on some of its most valuable customer...

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OnePlus 13 Review: A Truly Incredible Phone Experience for the Money

Kellen January 15, 2025 2

Even though the smartphone market in the US is dominated by Samsung and Apple, with a touch of Google Pixel on the side,...

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Latest US Wireless Carrier Report Shows T-Mobile Dominating Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 10, 2025 2

Do industry reports on the state of the US wireless carrier situation matter much? Probably not to most of us. For many, we'...

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January 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 7, 2025 2

The first update for Google's line-up of Pixel devices has arrived for 2025, with builds for all still-supported Pixels from...

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Galaxy S25 Reservations Open, Save Up to $1250!

Tim January 6, 2025 2

Samsung's reservations for the upcoming Galaxy S25 series are now live. For those who reserve during the period leading up to...

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Gemini Coming to Google TV in 2025

Tim January 6, 2025 2

Google announced this week at CES that Gemini is making its way to Google TV in 2025. This is done with a combination of...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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