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LG is Cooking Up Touchless, Wavy Magic for MWC Reveal

Kellen January 22, 2019

On Sunday, February 24 at MWC, LG is going to reveal their next big thing. It could be this tired-design-of-a-phone or it could be something unexpected. The teaser that LG just sent out hints at something unexpected. In the video below, a short video shows a hand waving over the top of a piece of...

Classic Hangouts Gets a Slow Death Start Date

Kellen January 22, 2019

Remember the report at the end of last year that described the eventual death of Hangouts, the one that caused the Hangouts boss at Google to throw a bit of a Twitter fit? And then remember when Google followed up to confirm the general theme of that report,...

Jesus, Finally: Target Will Soon Accept Google Pay, Samsung Pay

Kellen January 22, 2019

Paying at Target has always made me feel like the company was anti-payment evolution. I can't tell you how many times I've been in a Target, hit the check stand, had my phone in hand, and then tapped it a couple of times in an attempt to pay for the goods like...

Sonar Beat Now Available on Android for $2.49, Tough Yet Fun Gameplay

Tim January 22, 2019

I never heard of Sonar Beat until today, but as of this week, it's available on a mix of platforms (Windows, Mac, iOS, etc.) that also includes Android. To explain the game, picture yourself manning the sonar station in a submarine. Each blip on the screen is...

Don’t be This Verizon Customer Whose Bill is $700 Because He Doesn’t Know What a WiFi Toggle Is

Kellen January 22, 2019

The animation in the image at the top of this post is subtle, but most of you can probably see the difference. For those missing it, the difference is a toggle between WiFi and LTE. That minor icon change almost cost a Verizon customer an additional $700 on...

Honor View20 Pricing for Europe Set at €569, Still No Word on US Availability

Tim January 22, 2019

Honor announced European pricing and availability for its new View20 smartphone this week, but for US consumers, there's still no word on when or if this phone will come. For Europe, the price has been set at €569, converting to about $650. Buyers in the...

DxOMark Now Ranks Selfie Cameras, Pixel 3 and Note 9 are Early Kings

Tim January 22, 2019

We've always known DxOMark for scoring rear-facing cameras, but now, they are introducing DxOMark Selfie scores to help folks determine which smartphones offer the best front-facing cameras. Honestly, it was only a matter of time. Along with this announcement,...

DEAL: US Unlocked Galaxy Note 9 is $754 at Amazon Today (Updated: Cheaper Now!)

Kellen January 22, 2019

The best Galaxy Note 9 deal you'll find today is on the US unlocked model at Amazon, where the price has dropped to $754.45. That's a $245.54 discount on Samsung's newest phone. This might be its lowest price to date. UPDATE: Since posting, the price on the...

Classic Hangouts Gets a Slow Death Start Date

Kellen January 22, 2019

Remember the report at the end of last year that described the eventual death of Hangouts, the one that caused the Hangouts...

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What is AT&T’s Best Data Plan?

Kellen January 18, 2019

AT&T, for whatever reason, often feels like it's now the forgotten carrier. We rarely talk about the moves that AT&T...

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What is T-Mobile’s Best Data Plan?

Kellen January 14, 2019

As has been made evident by T-Mobile's latest earnings report, wireless customers in the US are still moving their way over...

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What is Verizon’s Best Data Plan?

Kellen January 10, 2019

So you are in the market for a new wireless data plan or new carrier and have decided that Verizon is for you? Or maybe you...

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January 2019 Android Security Update Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen January 7, 2019

Google just released the January 2019 Android security patch for Pixel devices. It appears that we already have both factory...

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Let’s Complain About Tech in 2019, Just as 2019 Starts

Kellen January 2, 2019

2019 is here all of a sudden (Happy New Year!) and I feel like we should be looking at what's to come. We should be getting...

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Our Favorite Android Phones of 2018

Tim December 19, 2018

Our resident pessimist, Mr. Kellen, has already declared 2018 the year to forget in terms of smartphones. That happened back...

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LG Watch W7 Review: This Ain’t It, Chief

Tim December 17, 2018

I recall not long ago when Kellen and I would discuss the potential for hybrid Wear OS smartwatches. You see, both of us...

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DEAL: US Unlocked Galaxy Note 9 is $754 at Amazon Today (Updated: Cheaper Now!)

Kellen January 22, 2019

The best Galaxy Note 9 deal you'll find today is on the US unlocked model at Amazon, where the price has dropped to $754.45....

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DEAL: Both Anker and Mobvoi’s AirPods Alternatives Have Big Discounts Today at Amazon

Kellen January 21, 2019

I'm probably going to do a bigger piece on this some day soon, but I'm fully ready to admit that AirPods won. As someone who...

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Amazon’s Lightning Deals Today are Lit: TicWatch Pro, Wireless Chargers, Bluetooth Buds, Smart Cams

Kellen January 21, 2019

Amazon's lightning deals don't usually grab my attention, but today, they've got some nice ones that are running out quickly....

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DEAL: SHIELD TV Models are $30 Off, Get One as Low as $149

Tim January 21, 2019

SHIELD TV, our favorite Android TV set-top box, is $30 off at multiple retailers this week. Most models are eligible for the...

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DEAL: Pixel 3 and 3 XL $150 Off From Google, Plus Up to $400 Off for Trades

Kellen January 20, 2019

The 2019 Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL deal you've been waiting for has arrived. The Google Store is running a $150 off deal on...

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DEAL: Verizon Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are $300 Off at Best Buy

Kellen January 18, 2019

Alright now, here's a good Friday deal - Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL for a cool $300 off at Best Buy. These are Verizon models,...

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Verizon Hosting BOGO Deal on Pixel 3 and 3 XL, But It’s Got Garbage Requirements

Kellen January 17, 2019

Verizon will be in deal headlines today with a fresh BOGO (buy one, get one) deal on phones like the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL,...

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DEAL: Unlocked Galaxy S9 at $525 is a Good Price

Kellen January 17, 2019

Before you say it, I know - I know that Samsung is going to announce the Galaxy S10 in 16 variations on February 20 and the...

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