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Want to Play With the Pixel 2 or 2 XL Tomorrow? Head Into a Verizon Store

Kellen October 11, 2017 95

Don't want to wait until October 19 (or whenever your hella-delayed pre-order will arrive) to play with a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL? Verizon is expecting display or demo units in-store tomorrow, October 12, and will gladly let you fondle one. We aren't sure just...

White Essential Phone Now Available for Purchase

Kellen October 11, 2017 95

The white Essential Phone is finally here! Essential just sent me an email with the news because that's the model I had previously reserved, but it looks like the white model is generally available for purchase at their site if you are interested. The white...

T-Mobile’s Mobile Without Borders Now has Borders, Thanks to 5GB Data Cap

Kellen October 11, 2017 95

Back in 2015, T-Mobile introduced a new feature to its line-up of data plans called "Mobile Without Borders." As the name suggests, your plan ignored borders in North America, allowing you to travel to and from Canada or Mexico without having to worry about...

Video: 20+ LG V30 Tips and Tricks!

Kellen October 11, 2017 95

Oh yeah, we've got LG V30 tips and tricks for you now, brand new V30 owners. I'm sure you already whipped through our unboxing and "First 10 Things" videos, so now it's time to dive a bit deeper into LG's latest V-series phone. In this clip that has me...

Google Wallpapers App Updated With New Categories, Bit of Pixel 2 Goodies

Tim October 11, 2017 95

The official Wallpapers app from Google received a few new categories today, including a wallpaper specifically for all Pixel users that was showcased on the Pixel 2 at Google's October 4 event. From what we can tell, Google has added three new categories,...

Google to Inject Duo Video Calling Into Core Android Apps

Tim October 11, 2017 95

Duo, announced alongside Allo at last year's Google I/O, has been available as an option for folks who want a solid video calling service directly from Google. It actually works very well and we find ourselves using it much more than we do Allo. Anyway,...

Into the Dead 2 Now Available on Google Play

Tim October 11, 2017 95

In March of 2013, one of my favorite zombie killin' games was launched to Google Play, Into the Dead. Today, its sequel, Into the Dead 2, is now available for download. If you watch the trailer below, don't get fooled into thinking there is a compelling story...

Google Starts Updating Device Health Services Through Google Play for Pixel and Nexus Devices

Kellen October 11, 2017 95

Owners of the Pixel or Pixel XL and Nexus devices should be seeing an update this morning for an app called Device Health Services. I'd imagine the new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will see updates to this as well, once they launch. What is Device Health Services?...

Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 10

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 6

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 1

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025 1

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025 8

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 2

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025 12

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 95

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025 95

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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We’re at the Point Where You Only Buy a Pixel 10 Pro if It’s $300 Off

Kellen December 8, 2025 95

Paying full price for Google's Pixel devices is certainly a thing you could do. If you are the type to buy something on the...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 95

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Pixel 10 Pro Keeps Getting Surprise $350 Off Discounts

Kellen December 4, 2025 95

There were Cyber Week deals to be had for the majority of this week, but we've now noticed that most participants, including...

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Here are the Top Cyber Monday Deals We’ve Seen

Tim December 1, 2025 95

If you hadn't noticed, it's Cyber Monday, with many deals to be found across the interwebs. There are deals on phones, TVs,...

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Samsung’s Secret Offers Program Could Save You Extra Hundreds on Galaxy, TVs, More

Kellen December 1, 2025 95

The major holiday shopping weekend is coming to a close soon, but first we need to get through Cyber Monday. Many of the same...

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Samsung Kicks 71% Off Galaxy Watch 8

Kellen November 29, 2025 95

Wearables are such a great holiday gift. For one, they don't completely break the bank and are often discounted heavily...

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