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Pre-Registration Opens for Dr. Mario World on Android, Arrives July 10

Kellen June 17, 2019

Dr. Mario World has a release date on Android! On July 10, you'll be able to play the next Nintendo mobile game, Nintendo announced this evening while posting a Google Play link to let you pre-register. The game, which is free to play, will have optional in-...

Google Sends Pixel 3a Owners $50-Off Code to Share With Friends

Kellen June 17, 2019

If you happened to buy a Pixel 3a in recent weeks, keep an eye out for an email in your inbox from Google that will help save a friend $50 off their own Pixel 3a or Pixel 3a XL and also get you $50 to spend on whatever else you have been eyeing from Google....

Google Says It’s Ready to Bring RCS to Your Phone, Carriers be Damned

Kellen June 17, 2019

Less than two weeks ago, just as Verizon gave the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ access to RCS messaging, I shared with you a few pointed thoughts on how bad the RCS situation has become. In fact, I said that "RCS is dumb" because of the way Google has tried to roll...

I Keep Grabbing the Pixel 3a Because It’s Plastic

Kellen June 17, 2019

One of the perks of this job is the access I have to almost any phone on the planet. I get to test all of the good ones, many of which are sitting within an arm's reach on my desk right now. The OnePlus 7 Pro in Almond is next to me with its big beautiful 90Hz...

DEAL: Pixel 3 XL $599.99 at B&H Photo With Coupon ($300 Off)

Kellen June 17, 2019

Father's Day sales have ended, but we've already got discounts on the Pixel 3 XL that top anything we saw over the weekend. B&H Photo currently has the US unlocked Google Pixel 3 XL with 64GB storage starting at $599.99, which is $300 off. While not quite...

Google’s Pixel 3a is Amazon’s Best Selling Unlocked Phone Already

Kellen June 17, 2019

I don't know that this is all that important, but Google's Pixel 3a is now listed as Amazon's best selling unlocked cell phone. This list is updated hourly and things could change quickly, but the early rise for Google's new mid-range phones is worth...

DEAL: Samsung Galaxy Buds are $99.99 at Verizon ($30 Off)

Kellen June 15, 2019

The last minute audio deal that would make for the perfect Father's Day gift has arrived. Samsung's new Galaxy Buds are down to $99.99 at Verizon, a $30 discount. At $30 off, you get really good true wireless earbuds with AKG tuning and 6 hour battery life...

Poll: What’s Your Favorite Google Phone?

Kellen June 14, 2019

A month ago, we ran a poll asking for you to share what your least favorite Google phone of all time was. The answers varied, thanks to plenty of hit-or-miss years from Google, but now it's time to flip to the positive side. We want to know what your favorite...