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Google Testing Play Pass, an Ad-Free, IAP-Free Subscription Service for Apps and Games

Tim August 1, 2019

Google is slowly testing a new service for Google Play called Play Pass, a $4.99/month subscription Android users can sign up for, which in return offers ad-free and in-app purchase-free access to hundreds of premium apps and games. In a screenshot sent to...

Here’s the Galaxy Note 10 in Most of Its Pretty Colors

Tim August 1, 2019

@evleaks sent out a tweet this morning, showcasing both the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ in three of the phone's to-be-available colorways. As we learned recently via SamMobile, there's likely also to be a Pink color, but that color isn't yet known to be...

Verizon’s Galaxy S10 Family Grabs Pair of Updates

Kellen August 1, 2019

For some reason, since Verizon pushed an early July update to the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and Galaxy S10e, they've needed to send out two updates this week. That could be from a buggy earlier update ("Update 4" was reportedly pulled) or the need to fix...

The Big Galaxy Note 10 Leak is Here

Kellen August 1, 2019

The end of an era. https://twitter.com/rquandt/status/1156891043884871685?s=19

DEAL: Grab Anker’s Super Thin Wireless Charger for $10 With This Coupon Code (Updated)

Tim July 31, 2019

Anker has a deal on its super-thin Qi wireless charger on Amazon this week, with a coupon code bringing the price of a unit from $18 all the way down to just $10. For specs, the charger has a 5W Standard charging mode, though, Anker states that because of the...

OnePlus 7 Pro Gets OxygenOS Update With Various Fixes and August Security Patch

Tim July 31, 2019

OnePlus is shipping out OxygenOS build 9.5.11 to the OnePlus 7 Pro, complete with August security patch. In addition to the new patch, there are optimizations for Adaptive Brightness and the "sensitiveness" of the touchscreen while gaming. Full list of changes...

Google Assistant Comes to DISH Hopper Boxes Via Update and New Remote

Tim July 31, 2019

DISH customers sporting a Hopper, Joey, or Walley can now access Google Assistant, thanks to a software update and the release of a brand new voice remote. With Assistant in your Hopper box, users can play, pause, fast forward, rewind, and search for content...

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S6 is a $649 Tablet in a World Without Many Android Tablets

Kellen July 31, 2019

Samsung pushed out the first of two pre-Note 10 announcements this morning when it unveiled the Galaxy Tab S6. The new tablet from Samsung costs $649 and comes with a set of high-end specs, as well as an S Pen. For specs, you are looking at a 10.5-inch WQXGA...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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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’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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