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Verizon Just Had Its Best Quarter in 6 Years

Kellen January 30, 2026 4

Verizon reported its best postpaid phone net additions since 2019 in Q4 of 2025. Is the turn-around here? Verizon sure thinks this is the beginning of it. While reporting their Q4 2025 numbers, new CEO Dan Schulman shared excitement about how his first full...

Samsung Immediately Sells Out of Its $2,900 Z Trifold

Kellen January 30, 2026 4

Galaxy Z TriFold, the $2,899 foldable from Samsung, sells out in minutes. You probably missed it because you didn't see the need to make a note on your calendar for a $3,000 foldable from Samsung, but so you know, the Galaxy Z TriFold has already sold out. Yep...

Galaxy Watch 5, Watch 6 Lineups Updated With January Patch

Tim January 29, 2026 4

Samsung is shipping out the January patch to a total of four smartwatches. If you own a Galaxy Watch 5, Watch 5 Pro, Watch 6, or Watch 6 Classic, you'll want to grab this update. Beyond the patch, nothing else is shown in the changelog. If you spot something,...

Google Extends Pixel Tablet OS Updates for Another 2 Years

Kellen January 29, 2026 4

Pixel Tablet updates now last another 2 years, thanks to new promise from Google. While Google has done some weird things with updates on some of its older devices (the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7) in recent months, none of which they want to address publicly, today...

Google Pixel Update Schedule: How Long Will My Phone Get Updates?

Kellen January 29, 2026 4

One of the reasons anyone owns a Google Pixel phone is because it receives what is arguably the best level of software support in Android. Samsung has certainly made its case as being the king of updates, but Google is still the quickest most months when it...

Dictaboard AI Keyboard Means No More ‘Comma’ and ‘Period’ Commands

Tim January 29, 2026 4

When dictating a text message, that sense of unnaturalness for me comes from having to say words like "comma" and "period." With AI becoming so prevalent on our phones, it makes perfect sense that it could be used to make the process of dictation better. That'...

Nothing Won’t Release a Flagship Phone 4 in 2026

Kellen January 29, 2026 4

Looking back at the launch gap between Nothing's Phone 2 and Phone 3, I wouldn't exactly say that any of us should be surprised that we won't see a new, flagship-level Phone 4 arrive in 2026. However, it's still news and you should know that Nothing will not...

You Can Now Access Gemini While Walking, Biking in Google Maps

Tim January 29, 2026 4

Gemini in Google Maps is already available to those navigating by car, but what about those using Maps to get around on foot or via bicycle? Google is rolling out Gemini support for our friends on the sidewalk and in the bike lane. Much like when driving,...

Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 4

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 5

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 2

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 27

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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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 6

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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YouTube Music Lyrics Feature Now Behind Premium Paywall

Tim February 9, 2026 7

Bad news, non-Premium subscribers who use YouTube Music -- the lyrics tab is officially behind a paywall. The feature, if you...

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ChatGPT Gets Ads Starting Today

Tim February 9, 2026 5

If you caught the "Big Game" last night, you might've seen a few ads that teased the fact that OpenAI will begin testing ads...

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Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026 23

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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$300 Off Pixel 10 Pro XL Makes It Your Next Phone

Kellen February 10, 2026 4

We told you a couple of months ago that you should only buy the Pixel 10 Pro XL if it was $300 off and we mostly stand by...

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DEAL: Galaxy Watch 8 Models Starting at $149 With Eligible Trade-in

Tim February 6, 2026 4

Samsung is hosting deals on its lineup of Galaxy Watch 8 devices. Whether you want the entry Galaxy Watch 8 or the high-end...

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Samsung Wipes $400 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen February 5, 2026 4

The best Galaxy Z Fold 7 deal is an instant $400 off discount. You could also maximize savings to $1,000 off with a trade-in....

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Pixel 9a at $150 Off is a Reality

Kellen February 2, 2026 4

Pixel 9a gets a massive discount with the Pixel 10a launch around the corner. To buy the current model phone that's about to...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL Hit With $250 Off Party

Kellen February 1, 2026 4

Pixel 10 Pro deal sends it to $200 off, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL drops by $250. We talk quite often about how you should...

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Verizon’s Crazy Accessory Sale Has Pixel 10 PixelSnap Cases for $5, MagSafe Wallets for $4, More

Kellen January 31, 2026 4

Verizon is hosting an accessory sale with cases as low as $3, official PixelSnap Pixel 10 cases for $5, magnetic wallets for...

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1399 Off With No Trade-in Required ($600 Off)

Tim January 20, 2026 4

Samsung is hosting a deal on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, one that doesn't require a trade-in device to get serious money off of its...

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Samsung Smacks $1,000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen January 16, 2026 4

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 remains the best foldable in the game. In my opinion, there isn't a foldable close to this one - it's...

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