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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 2

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2,899. The device features two hinges, allowing for users to unfold the device into a massive 10-inch display. At just 3.9mm thick at...

New Verizon Device Unlock Policy is Live and Surprisingly Automatic

Kellen January 27, 2026 2

Verizon began updating device unlock policies for its various prepaid brands shortly after the FCC gave it a waiver that allowed it to do so. We assumed the main device unlock policy for Verizon itself would follow shortly and it now has. The new Verizon...

Google Play Services Update Includes CTAP2 Security Key Support, More

Tim January 26, 2026 2

There's a fresh Google Play Services rolling out to Android devices, including a change for the Google Play app. Labeled as Play Services v26.03, there is a total of five changes. For Android Automotive, "Google Accounts for users under 18 that were unable to...

Nothing Phone (4a) Goes Through Certification Ahead of Launch

Tim January 26, 2026 3

We have heard essentially nothing about the supposedly upcoming Nothing Phone (4a). Last year's Phone (3a) launched in March, so realistically, we should be nearing the launch timeframe for a followup. Fittingly, recent certification for a market outside of...

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Verizon Back on Top in Latest State of the Mobile Union Report

Tim January 26, 2026 3

The latest State of the Mobile Union report from RootMetrics is now live, providing analysis on which of the mobile carriers performed best in the second half of 2025. Performance is broken down into many different categories, as well as markets, which allows...

What OS is Best for Boomers and Beyond? Apparently Not Android

Tim January 23, 2026 37

When I first got into Android, my mother also made the switch. Over time, the majority of my family (siblings, aunt, uncle, cousins, etc.) followed suit. While great, due to the nature of my work, I became the go-to "IT guy" for many of their problems. Then,...

Pixel Weather App Called Out for Being Super Inaccurate

Tim January 23, 2026 28

Users are taking to the web, drawing attention to inaccuracies provided by the Pixel Weather app found on Google Pixel devices. Especially now, when parts of the US are bracing for a serious winter storm, the weather information we receive from our devices is...

Samsung January Updates Available for Download on These Galaxy Devices

Kellen January 22, 2026 9

The new year has brought out another month of fresh updates for Samsung devices. The Galaxy S25 line, as well as the two most recent foldables from Samsung, are all seeing new builds and security patches. Samsung 2026 January updates are available for the...

New Pixel 10a Renders Confirm Few Hardware Changes for 2026

Tim January 22, 2026 3

Our first early look at Pixel 10a came all the way back in October, 2025. Since then, we've gotten an idea on potential pricing and launch, as well as reported specs to expect from Google's next mid-range device. The latest is a few more device renders, this...

Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 3

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 3

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 3

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 3

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 3

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 3

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 3

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 3

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 2

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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