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Galaxy Note 10+ 5G for Verizon Disclosed, Appears to be Limited Time Exclusive

Tim July 25, 2019

Not too long ago in April, Verizon's own CEO stated very clearly that Galaxy Note 10 would feature 5G. He didn't clarify that there would be a specific 5G variant coming to Big Red, but it makes complete sense. Thanks to an image tweeted by @evleaks this week,...

A New NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Box Showed Up at the FCC!

Kellen July 25, 2019

Remember back in June when we saw hints of a refreshed NVIDIA SHIELD TV box possibly on the way? That new NVIDIA SHIELD TV stopped by the FCC today and isn't being shy about what it'll do. The device, which is clearly referred to as "SHIELD Android TV Game...

DEAL: Misfit Vapor 2 is $179 Today With Code ($70 Off)

Kellen July 25, 2019

The Misfit Vapor 2 is a part of a surprise deal today that slashes $70 off the watch's full price. At a $70 discount, you'll pay just $179.99 for this Wear OS device rather than $250. To recap, the Misfit Vapor 2 comes in two case sizes of 46mm or 41mm and...

Official: Samsung’s Galaxy Fold is Re-Launching in September

Kellen July 24, 2019

The Galaxy Fold is returning in September, Samsung announced tonight following months of testing and tweaking after an initial launch was halted in April because of durability issues. Samsung says that they took time to fully evaluate the Fold's design in...

DEAL: Google’s Excellent Fabric Pixel 3 Cases are $10 Off

Kellen July 24, 2019

You'll always be able to find cheap cases from 3rd party accessory makers at places like Amazon, but if you want what should be the best overall case experience, you often need to turn to the phone's maker. Google happens to offer one case in particular that I...

DEAL: Razer Phone 2 is Down to $399.99

Kellen July 24, 2019

The Razer Phone 2 is back to its all-time low price of $399.99 today, thanks to deals at Amazon and the RazerStore. At that price, you are getting a phone that we found to be a hell of a gaming phone (our review), with 5.7" 120Hz display, 64GB storage, dual...

Hump Day Question: How Important are QHD Displays to You?

Tim July 24, 2019

With specs for the Galaxy Note 10 lineup emerging from leaks, we're curious about your thoughts on FHD vs. QHD. As reported, the Galaxy Note 10 is now expected to feature a 6.3" FHD+ display, with a resolution of 2280 x 1080. The Galaxy Note 10+ will get the...

Verizon Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, S8, S8+ and Note 8 Get Updated Security Patches (Updated: LG G6, Too!)

Tim July 24, 2019

Verizon is sending out the July security patch to owners of the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Galaxy Note 8. For owners of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, they are receiving June's patch. Once updated, S8 owners will be on software version PPR1.180610.011....

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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