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5G is Really Starting to Sound Awful

Kellen December 6, 2018

You have without a doubt heard about 5G and its world-changing (in theory) capabilities. Carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile will have you believe that a 5G connection in your life will only be beneficial. The speeds, the latency, the power, the...

How to Get “Chat” RCS Features on Verizon Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL

Kellen December 6, 2018

Verizon confirmed earlier this week that the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL would see support for RCS Universal Profile "Chat" features starting today. We are still awaiting their arrival to the majority of phone owners, but can at least help you see if your phone has...

Mobvoi’s $200 Ticwatch C2 is Now Available

Kellen December 6, 2018

Mobvoi's Ticwatch C2, the $199.99 Wear OS watch they announced back in October, is now available for purchase. The Ticwatch C2 features 1-2 day battery life, IP68 water and dust resistance, NFC, GPS, heart rate monitoring. a 42mm steel case, and easily...

Google Lays Out Messaging Plans, Including the Fate of Allo and Hangouts

Kellen December 5, 2018

After a couple of new reports attempted to share Google's timeline for shuffling around its messaging apps, possibly killing a couple of them, the company decided to explain their plans in their own words. In a way, this should provide some clarity on the...

Qualcomm Reveals All Snapdragon 855 Details

Kellen December 5, 2018

Qualcomm announced its Snapdragon 855 platform yesterday as a part of an unnecessary 3-day party in Hawaii for press and tech bros. Today, they revealed the details of the 855, which we'll talk briefly about here, for those interested. Qualcomm Snapdragon 855...

Google Duo Gets Easier-to-Send Video Messages

Kellen December 5, 2018

Earlier this year, Google added a video messaging feature to Duo that let you leave short video messages if someone didn't pick up a call attempt. Now, Google is just going to let you avoid having to chat live and send video messages out-the-gate. The new...

Google Allo is Reportedly Dying Soon too, Which is…Oh Who Cares (Updated)

Kellen December 5, 2018

UPDATE: Google confirmed today that Allo will stop working in March 2019. They also tried to clear things up on Hangouts and their other messaging apps. Google Allo, the messaging app Google created because they like making messaging apps as a hobby, not...

AT&T Announces Another Samsung 5G Device With Better Connectivity

Kellen December 5, 2018

With 2019 only days away, the 5G announcements are showing no signs of slowing. After acknowledging that it will carry the same Samsung 5G device that Verizon plans to offer in the first half of next year, AT&T says they'll have another in the 2nd half of...