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Galaxy Note 10 Could Feature Three-Stage Variable Aperture Camera

Tim June 20, 2019

According to @UniverseIce, who is typically in the know when it comes to Samsung information, engineers for Samsung have stated that the Galaxy Note 10 will feature a rear camera with three-stage variable aperture, building upon the existing dual aperture...

Verizon and AT&T Still Running Double Data Prepaid Offers That Get You 16GB

Kellen June 20, 2019

Back in April, AT&T kicked off a double data offer for their $50 prepaid plan that jumped the data from 8GB per month to 16GB. With autopay, that plan's price drops to $40, making it one heck of a wireless deal. A month after AT&T started offering that...

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Now Available a Day Early!

Kellen June 20, 2019

We were told to expect Harry Potter: Wizards Unite tomorrow, but the game is now available a day early, if you pre-registered! As we talked about yesterday, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is from Niantic, the makers of Pokemon GO, so you get an AR, real-world...

Replace Your Front Door’s Trusty Peephole With the $199 Ring Door View Cam

Tim June 19, 2019

Peepholes come in a lot of doors. Should you have ever thought of replacing your peephole with a security camera, Amazon's Ring has just the product for you. Called the Door View Cam and priced at $199, this little device replaces your existing peephole with a...

It’s Still June, But Some Pixel Owners Just Got July’s Android Update

Kellen June 19, 2019

The July Android security patch showed up on a handful of Pixel 3a devices this morning, even though we are still in the month of June. Google screwed up in who they allowed to have the update, as the update page clearly states that this build is "CONFIDENTIAL...

Pixel 4, Please Have a Flat Display

Tim June 19, 2019

Last week on the Droid Life Show, I admitted that I'm officially over curved displays. This came as a surprise to Kellen, who has felt this way for quite some time. Regardless, this is my new opinion and now that I'm #TeamFlatScreen, I'm praying the Pixel 4...

New Fossil, Michael Kors, Emporio Armani, and Diesel Wear OS Watches Stop at FCC

Kellen June 19, 2019

Fossil appears on the verge of releasing another batch of Wear OS smartwatches, thanks to info revealed in an FCC listing. We could see an entire new Fossil-branded line or a bunch of new watches under their various labels, like Michael Kors, Emporio Armani,...

YouTube and Universal Remastering Old Music Videos

Tim June 19, 2019

YouTube and Universal Music Group announced this week that starting today, you'll find over 100 remastered music videos on YouTube, with tons more to come. Most of the videos have been available in their original, outdated formats intended for tube televisions...

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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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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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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