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Question: At What Price are Foldables Worth the Plunge?

Tim November 14, 2019

Foldables are a costly investment, and due to their construction, they're best not left to someone who would consider themselves to have butter fingers. I personally loved my time with a Galaxy Fold review unit, but at around $2,000, is it a device I would...

Google is Done Waiting for Carriers, Rolls Out RCS to US in Messages Today

Kellen November 14, 2019

Google is doing it, they are finally doing it. RCS is broadly rolling out to the US through Google's Messages app starting today. Google shared the news with us this morning in a somewhat striking turn of events. You may recall that as they began rolling out...

You Can Now Access a Few Ayesha Curry Cooking Recipes Through Google Assistant

Tim November 14, 2019

Ayesha Curry, a personality you may have seen on Food Network recently (you may also know her as the wife to NBA's Steph Curry), will have a few of her cooking recipes added to Google Assistant this week. Accessible via smart displays so you can really see...

Video: Here is Motorola’s Design Story for the Foldable Razr

Kellen November 13, 2019

The foldable Motorola Razr is a really expensive mid-tier phone that I want in hand so badly. I want to do that old flip phone snap. I want to analyze that hinge, especially after seeing Samsung's failure of an attempt at a foldable. I want to bring back a...

Moto Razr (2019) Specs

Kellen November 13, 2019

Now that the new Motorola Razr (2019) is official with its foldable self, you probably want to know what's inside. Beyond just that foldable display, does it have the goods that might get you to spend $1,500 at Verizon for one? Umm, I'm not sure that it does...

Motorola Announces Foldable Razr, Priced at $1500 and Exclusive to Verizon

Kellen November 13, 2019

Motorola just announced the new Razr for 2019, it's first foldable that is priced at $1,499. Oh, it's a Verizon exclusive too, which no one should find shocking. The big story here is that Motorola was able to engineer modern smartphones parts into the shape...

Galaxy S10 and Note 10 One UI 2.0 Beta Sign-Ups are Open Again!

Kellen November 13, 2019

After dozens and dozens of attempts a few weeks back, Tim and I both failed to join the Samsung One UI 2.0 Beta program on unlocked Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10+ devices. Tonight, after a tip that told us that Samsung may have open up spots again to unlocked...

Stadia Team Hosts AMA, Proceeds to Lower Expectations for Launch

Tim November 13, 2019

As we get closer to the launch of Google's Stadia gaming platform, the company can't help itself from making the service sound less and less desirable for early adopters. Before a reddit AMA hosted by the Stadia team took place today, all we knew for sure was...

2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026

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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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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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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