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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...

Mobvoi’s Latest Wear OS Watches Now Available, Start at $159

Tim January 22, 2019

On January 8, Mobvoi announced its latest Wear OS-powered smartwatches, the TicWatch E2 and TicWatch S2 (pictured above). Both devices were on display at CES this year, and starting today, they're available for purchase via Mobvoi's website and Amazon. The big...

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 mocked them endlessly when first launched, it's obvious that the silly look has become accepted as not only the norm and also as a...

Verizon LG V30, Galaxy S8, and S8+ Updated With January Security Patch

Tim January 21, 2019

Verizon is shipping out updates to the LG V30, Samsung Galaxy S8, and Galaxy S8+. While the S8 (new software version R16NW.G950USQU5CSA4) and S8+ (new software version R16NW.G955USQU5CSA4) are only seeing the January security patch, V30 (new software version ...

First Bad Android Q News Arrives, Because It Involves Carriers

Kellen January 21, 2019

The Android Q news cycle kicked off last week, thanks to a leaked build that revealed mostly positive changes coming our way. The new permissions controls look great, as does the dark mode. It might not all be great, though. Android Q appears ready to include...

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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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 8

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 5

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 7

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 7

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 9

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 8

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 23

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Pixel 10 Pro Slapped With Fresh $250 Off Discount

Kellen January 4, 2026

Google opened up its New Year's deals this weekend, bringing a new wave of discounts to all of its newest and best products....

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Pixel Watch 4 Gets $100 Discount to End the Year

Kellen December 31, 2025

Grabbing a Pixel Watch 4 to end 2025 is a thing you can do at its biggest discount to date. The LTE models are all $100 off,...

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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025

Starting off a new year with a new phone sounds like a pretty fun idea to me. As someone who switches phones every month or...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025

For those with an aging Galaxy timepiece on the wrist, now is a good time to consider an upgrade. Samsung is offering very...

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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025

The holidays are a great time spoil others, but maybe it's time you were just a tad bit selfish and thought about your own...

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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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