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Samsung Confirms Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7 Coming This Summer

Tim May 28, 2025 11

Along with its introduction of One UI 8, coupled with a new beta for Galaxy S25 devices, Samsung did confirm that we can look forward to new foldables coming this year. Not named specifically but safely assumed, Samsung says its next foldables will arrive this...

Samsung Upgrades Split-Screen in One UI 8 Update

Kellen May 28, 2025 2

Split screen on phones is not a feature I take advantage of often, probably because it always feels so cramped on such a small screen with two apps mostly split down the middle. On a tablet, it makes a slot of sense and I frequently pin apps or split them to...

Samsung Shows Off New Quick Share in One UI 8, Should Come to Pixel Phones

Kellen May 28, 2025 1

As a part of the new One UI 8 beta update from Samsung, we're getting a brand new Quick Share experience that should end up on other Android phones, like Google's Pixel line. Since Google and Samsung teamed up to collaborate on Quick Share a little over a year...

27+ Changes Included in One UI 8 Beta and Android 16 for Galaxy S25 – What’s New

Kellen May 28, 2025 7

Samsung released One UI 8 beta this morning on the Galaxy S25 series and we already have it up and running. You might be wondering what's new and if you should consider putting it on your own S25 device? While we're still too early into this to make a...

Samsung’s One UI 8 Beta Update for Your Galaxy S25 Arrived

Kellen May 28, 2025 3

One UI 7 still feels so fresh, yet we're here this morning to tell you that there is even newer software to test on your Galaxy S25 series device. Today, Samsung launched the One UI 8 beta program with Android 16 and you can install it right now. READ: 27+...

Samsung Ships May Patch to More Galaxy Phones

Tim May 27, 2025 1

Samsung is in the process of rolling out the May security to additional Galaxy devices. This week, owners of the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, Z Fold 3, and Z Flip 3 are getting the latest fixes. Nothing beyond the May patch is listed in the changelog, but if you...

New Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal Slaps $250 Off With No Trades Required

Kellen May 27, 2025 1

Current Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal: $250 off through Amazon in a variety of colors and storage options. The Galaxy S25+ is also $250 off, while the regular Galaxy S25 discount tops out at $125 off. Buying a brand new phone that Samsung makes shouldn't always have...

Galaxy Tariffs Would Suck, Increase Prices by as Much as 40%

Tim May 27, 2025 50

Consumers have already seen a steady increase in pricing over the past years for smartphones, but with tariffs confirmed for devices produced overseas and then imported to the US, things could get worse. As most of you likely know, all of the top phones in the...

Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 50

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta is Already Here for Pixel Phones to Test (Updated)

Kellen February 11, 2026 50

After a brief tease yesterday afternoon, Google has gone and done it - Android 17 is already here for Pixel phones. Google...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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