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WATCH: OnePlus Unveils the OnePlus 7T Today! (Updated)

Kellen September 26, 2019

Today is the day that OnePlus will fully reveal the OnePlus 7T, its newest flagship smartphone. What are we expecting? Well, OnePlus already told us that the 7T will come in a fancy new box with new branding, there'll be a circular camera housing that's...

Verizon Turns on 5G in Boise, Panama City, and New York

Kellen September 26, 2019

Verizon 5G expanded this morning to three new cities: New York, Boise, and Panama City. We knew NYC was getting the green light, after a brief tease from Verizon last week, but Boise, ID and Panama City, FL are completely new to the scene. Where will you find...

Amazon Announced a Whole Bunch of Devices Today

Kellen September 25, 2019

Amazon hosted an annual hardware event today and showed off more new devices than I can even attempt to keep track of. They announced at least 8 new Echo devices, a new Eero mesh WiFi system, Ring products, and a freakin' microwave. They even announced smart...

Another Look at Pixel 4 XL, Overview of Next-Gen Assistant and Face Match

Tim September 25, 2019

Nextrift has more Pixel 4 XL content to share, this time posting side-by-side comparisons of Google's next big phone to the Galaxy S10+ and Pixel 3a XL, as well as photo overviews of next-gen Google Assistant and Face Match. For the size comparison, the Pixel...

Android 10 (Go Edition) is Here to Make Entry-Level Phones Faster, More Secure

Kellen September 25, 2019

Now that Android 10 is available, Google has announced Android 10 (Go Edition), the version of Android built specifically for entry-level devices with 1.5GB RAM or less. The update will bring speed and security improvements. Google says that Android 10 (Go...

Verizon LG G6 Receives Pie Update, V40 Gets August Security Patch

Tim September 25, 2019

LG and Verizon are making any remaining G6 owners happy this week, sending out the Android 9 Pie update that's been available from Google since August of last year. For a phone that released in March, 2017, I suppose that's not terrible. I mean, at least it...

Mario Kart Tour Now Available on Android!

Kellen September 24, 2019

That's right, Mario Kart Tour is now available on Android for all to install! Like any Mario Kart game, you get to race around courses with your favorite Nintendo characters. Since this is Mario Kart Tour, Nintendo has tried to create courses inspired by real-...

OnePlus TV Looks Like a TV, Can be Mounted to Wall

Tim September 24, 2019

Spoiler alert: OnePlus TV looks like a TV. Sorry if you expected something different. Tonight on Twitter, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau shared a look at the company's upcoming television, one that happens to be attached to a wall. Interestingly, having the TV attached...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026

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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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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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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