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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...

Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

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Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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The Nothing Phone 4a Comes in Pink

Kellen February 25, 2026

Earlier in the week, Nothing showed off its upcoming Nothing Phone 4a in a pretty typical mostly-white colorway. The phone...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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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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