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Smart Clock Can Now Show Actual Photos and Gets Assistant’s Continued Conversation

Tim August 22, 2019

The Lenovo Smart Clock launch came and went without too much fanfare, simply because it's hard to justify spending $79 on an alarm clock with Google Assistant functionality when your smartphone already does all of this and more. This morning, Google and Lenovo...

Verizon Adds Its 10th 5G City in Phoenix, Announces Indoor 5G Plans

Kellen August 22, 2019

It's a day of 10s apparently, as Verizon joins Google in talking about the number. While Google is over here ditching dessert names for good, Verizon has added its 10th 5G Ultra Wideband city: Phoenix, AZ. Live in Phoenix and have a 5G phone, like the Galaxy...

Android Gets Refreshed Branding, While Android Q is Just Android 10 – No More Desserts

Kellen August 22, 2019

Google announced some big changes to Android today in branding and naming. Gone are the fun dessert names and in are simple numbers, as well as a tweaked logo. Why? Because the name and design of Android actually had some issues. Android Q is Android 10 First...

VIDEO: Galaxy Note 10+ Unboxing!

Tim August 21, 2019

We have the Galaxy Note 10+ in-house, so let's get straight to business. First thing to do is unbox this beast! In our unboxing, we'll go over the contents of the box, talk about specs, as well as do a quick dive into the phone's software. If you're a fan of...

A Replacement for Your Google Home Mini Reportedly in the Works

Kellen August 21, 2019

The Google Home Mini is probably the single reason that Google has had so much success over the past two years in competing with Amazon's Alexa. At an original starting price point of $49, countless discounts each month, bundling (often times for free) with...

Samsung Wins Today With Their Green Bubble GIFs

Kellen August 21, 2019

The color of a bubble is a thing of great importance to iPhone owners and their iMessage I've been told 3-4 times in the past week by a handful of publications. Apparently, if you participate in a group iMessage with iPhone folks, the bubbles they see from...

Poweramp Still Going Strong, Releases V3.0 With New Audio Engine and Google Assistant Support

Tim August 21, 2019

Poweramp is still doing well, even if it seems like everyone and their mother is on a music streaming service these days. According to Poweramp, that's just a "western" thing. Anyway, version 3.0 of the music app that's been around since 2010 is now available...

Google Play’s Big Visual Refresh is Official

Kellen August 21, 2019

Opening Google Play today might blind you and that's because the all-white new visual refresh is here, officially. We told you last week that this was finally re-rolling out for the 4th time and today Google acknowledged it. Why the big visual refresh? Google...

Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026

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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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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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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