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Xfinity Mobile Finally Adds Android Devices to BYOD Program

Kellen July 16, 2019

Comcast's Xfinity Mobile, which uses Verizon's network and is stupidly cheap for Xfinity customers, is now allowing customers to bring their own Android devices. This has been a requested addition to the service since it first started over two years ago. To...

Best Amazon Prime Day 2019 Deals (Updated)

Kellen July 16, 2019

Our favorite Amazon Prime Day 2019 deals in one place. It's going to be a long day full of deals, thanks to Amazon doing their Prime Day dance once again, but we'll help you get through it together. In this post here, we are putting together a list of some of...

I’m Ready for Android Foldables too, Google

Kellen July 15, 2019

The official Android Twitter account has sent just two Tweets over the past four days and both have to do with foldable smartphones. One references Android Q featuring foldables support, while the other talks more about a future where foldables give you the...

Report: Huawei Planning ‘Extensive Layoffs’ in US

Tim July 15, 2019

As a result of the current blacklisting the US government has placed on Huawei, the company is planning "extensive layoffs" in the US, with most reported to be coming from its R&D subsidiary Futurewei Technologies that has offices in Texas, Washington...

Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 855+, Which is Probably Headed for the Note 10 and Pixel 4

Kellen July 15, 2019

Qualcomm unveiled a new version of its Snapdragon 855 this morning, called Snapdragon 855+. Sort of like how we had the Snapdragon 820 and 821 back in 2016, this new 855+ is a slightly improved version of Qualcomm's high-end mobile processor to help take us...

DEAL: Both the OG MEATER and MEATER+ Probes are 20% Off for Prime Day, Priced at $55+

Tim July 15, 2019

Two MEATER smart meat thermometer models are on sale at 20% off on Amazon for Prime Day, the lowest price these probes have seen to date. Related: Didn’t Know I Needed a Smart Meat Thermometer Until I Got MEATER At 20% off, the first-gen model, which I still...

DEAL: Pixel 3 and 3 XL $260 Off at Amazon, Pixel 3a XL Includes $100 Gift Card

Kellen July 15, 2019

Pixel 3 Amazon Prime Day deals are a thing. The last place you might think to look for Google Pixel deal is at Amazon, but today we have just that. For Amazon Prime Day, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL with 64GB storage are $260 off, giving us starting points of $...

DEAL: Mobvoi’s Ticwatches are Big Discounted for Prime Day (Up to $75 Off)

Kellen July 15, 2019

Prime Day is the best time for Mobvoi Ticwatch deals Mobvoi is hosting a big sale for Amazon Prime Day, with Ticwatch models up to $75 off. If you aren't familiar with Mobvoi, just know that all of their watches are Wear OS, all are well-designed, and the...

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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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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