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Nokia 6.2 Arrives on Amazon for $249, Three Rear Cameras and Guaranteed Updates

Tim November 4, 2019

Nokia has a new phone up on Amazon this week, the Nokia 6.2. The device is mid-range by definition, but like past Nokia devices, don't let its spec sheet fool you with regard to its value. The device features a 6.3" FHD+ display with HDR, Snapdragon 636...

Verizon Galaxy S10, Note 10 Families Updated With November Patch and Fingerprint Recognition Fix

Tim November 4, 2019

Verizon began shipping out the November patch to select Samsung devices over the weekend, but this morning, we have confirmation from the carrier's support pages that it's rolling out to both the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 family of devices. Here are the...

Essential Phone, November 2019 Android Update

Kellen November 4, 2019

Another one. https://twitter.com/essential/status/1191431100268269569

It Could be RIP for the Original Pixel and Pixel XL (Updated: One More Update!)

Tim November 4, 2019

The end of the line has been reached for the first-generation Google Pixel and Pixel XL. By this we mean, no more security updates. Google released the November, 2019 Android security patch for a number of devices this morning, but the OG Pixel doesn't appear...

November 2019 Android Security Update Now Available for Pixel Devices

Kellen November 4, 2019

Hello, November and hello, Monday, it's time for the regularly scheduled monthly Android security update. We've got a new Android 10 update for the Pixel 2, Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 4, where both factory image and over-the-air (OTA) files are available....

OnePlus 6 and 6T Getting Android 10 Updates and That’s Good Times

Kellen November 4, 2019

Android 10 time for OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T. OnePlus' phones from last year are now getting stable Android 10 updates after seeing a handful of beta builds. Since most 2019 phones still don't have Android 10, well, this is the stuff we like to see. In the...

Cookie Monster Voice Returns to Waze to Help You Navigate

Tim November 4, 2019

Back by popular demand, Cookie Monster is an option yet again inside of the Waze app. This decision was made not only because Waze is cool, but because November 2 happened to be Cookie Monster's birthday and Waze is partnering with Sesame Street to celebrate...

Google Play Points Program Arrives in US, Letting You Earn Points to Use on Digital Content

Kellen November 4, 2019

Just over a year ago, Google introduced the Google Play Points program to help users earn points from purchases of digital content that could then be used for more content, including Google Play Credit. At launch, it was only available in Japan and Korea, but...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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