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Google Maps Doesn’t Have Dark Theme, But Google is Teasing It

Kellen October 9, 2019

Because Android 10 has a dark theme built-in and Google is making a big deal out of turning its apps from white to dark, they've taken to the Android Instagram account to hype all of the darkness that is coming to apps. The thing is, they showed off Google...

DEAL: Aukey Hosting Sale on Variety of USB Power Delivery Devices, Up to 45% Off

Tim October 9, 2019

Aukey is hosting a sale on select USB C Power Delivery (PD) devices on Amazon this week, varying in type and price. For us mobile users, most notably would be a $10 (usually $19) car charger that features dual ports, one 15W USB C port and one 18W Quick Charge...

Wednesday Poll: How Attached to Your Phone are You?

Tim October 9, 2019

With Essential showing off its new perspective on mobile this week, one that we believe will carry the idea of humanity shedding its necessity to constantly be glued to their smartphones, we're curious how attached you may be to your current phone. We...

Samsung Confirms One UI 2.0 “Coming Soon” to Galaxy S10 Lineup (Updated: US Details)

Tim October 9, 2019

Update: Samsung has posted a US One UI 2 beta teaser, providing specific details for select Galaxy device owners. According to Samsung, owners of a Galaxy S10, S10+, or S10e with either AT&T, T-Mobile, and Unlocked variants will be able to access the beta...

A 5G Google Pixel 4 Could be Here Next Week or Next Year or Who Knows

Kellen October 9, 2019

Google is going to announce a new Google Nest WiFi and Nest Mini next week, along with a freshly spec'd Pixelbook. They'll fully reveal the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL too. We know all of that because Google has told us about the phones, but also because there have...

Essential Confirms New “Project GEM” Device With Photos and Details

Kellen October 8, 2019

Essential founder Andy Rubin surprised the tech crowd this afternoon when he randomly Tweeted photos of a device with a "radically different form factor." We still don't know what to make of the device, but the Essential Twitter account has since posted...

Andy Rubin Shows Off Device With “Radically Different Form Factor” (Updated: More Details, Photos)

Tim October 8, 2019

UPDATE: Essential confirmed that the device is indeed their next project. It's called Project GEM and they've shared more photos and details. Today on Twitter, Andy Rubin showed off something, a device of some kind, one that he says sports a "radically...

What Phone Case are You Using Right Now?

Kellen October 8, 2019

Cases, man, I can't do 'em. I'm a fool, I know, since I went through a phase there where I broke every phone I touched. It's the bulk, or something, though, that I can't ever warm up to. I'm dumb! These are no longer $500 devices made of glass and plastic that...

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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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 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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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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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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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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