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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ Official, Pre-Orders Start Tomorrow for $949+

Tim August 7, 2019

Samsung made the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ official today, with pre-orders going live starting tomorrow (August 8). As you'd imagine for a Note phone, the Galaxy Note 10+ is packed with basically everything you'd expect in a top-tier Android flagship...

Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+ Specs (Official)

Kellen August 7, 2019

Hi there, the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ are now official. We've got a full rundown of the new device here, but if you just want the down and dirty specs, this is the post for you. In brief, the Note 10 and Note 10+ are mostly filled with the best of...

Watch Samsung Announce the Galaxy Note 10 Right Here

Kellen August 7, 2019

Samsung will announce the Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, and Galaxy Note 10+ 5G today at 1PM Pacific (4PM Eastern). They are live streaming the Unpacked festivities everywhere you look, but we went ahead and included a handy YouTube stream for you right here...

YouTube TV Adding ACC Network for Your Sports Ball Viewing Pleasure

Tim August 7, 2019

Announced this week, ACCN is coming to YouTube TV. ACC stands for Atlantic Coast Conference, home to the teams from schools such as Duke, North Carolina, Syracuse, Georgia Tech, and plenty others. On the network, you'll find football games, basketball games,...

Android Q Beta 6 Tries to Fix Its Bad Gesture Navigation, Probably Doesn’t

Kellen August 7, 2019

Because Google's full gesture navigation system in Android Q is so awful, Google is trying its hardest in the final stages of the Q beta test to try and salvage it. With Android Q Beta 6, Google has added a back sensitivity option that is supposed to help in...

Android Q Beta 6 Now Available for Pixel Devices!

Kellen August 7, 2019

Ready for what should be the final Android Q Beta? Android Q Beta 6 is here as we get even closer to the final, stable release of Android Q later in Q3 (possibly this month). Like previous Q betas, we have new builds for the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2...

Presumed Android TV-Powered OnePlus TV Stops Off at Bluetooth SIG

Tim August 7, 2019

Last year, we learned of OnePlus' desire to enter the world of televisions. This week, it appears that multiple models have stopped off at Bluetooth SIG in the long process of product certification, with a few details able to be taken away from the listing....

Verizon’s 5G Phone Line-Up is Impressive and Ready Today [Sponsored]

Sponsor August 7, 2019

Thank you to Verizon Wireless for sponsoring this post. As Verizon continues to expand its 5G Ultra Wideband footprint across the US, an impressive line-up of 5G-equipped smartphones is already available. Phones like the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, LG V50 ThinQ 5G,...

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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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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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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