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Google Pixel 4 Leaks Getting Silly Now With Latest Set of Pictures (Updated: Coral Video!)

Kellen September 9, 2019

We can't go more than 24 hours at this point without there being a Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL leak of some kind. You may remember that this morning we showed you a Pixel 4 commercial, but we're basically topping that with tonight's reveal. The Pixel 4 XL showed up...

Google Says “It’s Almost Time” For Its Google Play Pass Service

Kellen September 9, 2019

Google Play Pass, the app and game subscription service from Google, could launch at any moment. Through a Tweet this afternoon, Google says that "it's almost time" and that the Play Pass is "coming soon." What is Google Play Pass? Outed a little over a month...

Xiaomi Announces 30W Wireless Charging for Mi 9 Pro 5G, Teases 40W Wireless Charging

Tim September 9, 2019

Wired versus wireless charging can sometimes be confusing and that's no thanks to companies and their marketing departments who happen to name all of this tech. Let's take Samsung for example. The Galaxy Note 10+ is capable of 45W Fast Charging (with a...

Samsung Says Hundreds of Apps Now Optimized for Galaxy Fold

Kellen September 9, 2019

If the Samsung Galaxy Fold is going to be any sort of success, it won't just be because the phone is a way for Samsung to showcase the advancements they have made in phone technology and manufacturing. If the product is only cool for 10 minutes because it...

Verizon Pixel Struggling to Make Calls on Android 10? Uninstall My Verizon. (Updated: Fixed)

Kellen September 9, 2019

One of the weirdest bugs to arrive alongside the Android 10 update for Pixel phones has had to do with calling for Verizon customers. For some reason, outgoing dialed calls are taking an extra long time (20-45 seconds are some estimates) before they connect....

OnePlus TV Appears to Have Carbon Fiber Backside Because That’s Not a Waste at All

Tim September 9, 2019

Hey everybody, you know what my favorite part of my expensive 4K TV is? The backside. You know, the part that faces the wall 100% of its lifetime and is basically never seen by human eyes? Yup, that part. Kidding aside, according to a photo posted to Twitter...

New BOLD N1 Actually Quite Dope for $250, Gets Guaranteed Android Updates

Tim September 9, 2019

BLU, the US-based maker of phones you don't see us cover all too much anymore, has a new brand and vision for its smartphones this morning: BOLD. Separating the BOLD and BLU brands are only a couple of things, but from an Android enthusiast's perspective, they...

This Trick Really Does Make Android 10’s Gestures Less Terrible

Kellen September 9, 2019

Android 10 gestures are pretty bad, I think I've made that point clear. The badness of them mostly revolves around the weird side-infused back gesture or swipe that Google implemented without really coming up with a way to allow it to work within the Android...

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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