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Google Says It’s Ready to Bring RCS to Your Phone, Carriers be Damned

Kellen June 17, 2019

Less than two weeks ago, just as Verizon gave the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ access to RCS messaging, I shared with you a few pointed thoughts on how bad the RCS situation has become. In fact, I said that "RCS is dumb" because of the way Google has tried to roll...

I Keep Grabbing the Pixel 3a Because It’s Plastic

Kellen June 17, 2019

One of the perks of this job is the access I have to almost any phone on the planet. I get to test all of the good ones, many of which are sitting within an arm's reach on my desk right now. The OnePlus 7 Pro in Almond is next to me with its big beautiful 90Hz...

Verizon Galaxy S9, S9+ Updated to June Security Patch

Tim June 17, 2019

Verizon's Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are getting updated this morning with the June security patch. Once updated, S9 owners will have software version PPR1.180610.011.G960USQS5CSEB and the S9+ will have PPR1.180610.011.G965USQS5CSEB. Get on it, Galaxy owners. //...

Play Console Device Catalog Points to Updated NVIDIA SHIELD TV

Tim June 17, 2019

Oh sweet baby Jesus, let this be accurate. According to a listing in the device catalog for the Google Play Developer Console, a new SHIELD TV from NVIDIA is coming. Running Android 9 Pie and potentially powered by an upgraded Tegra processor, we've been...

T-Mobile Customers Can Score Cheap MLB Tickets This Tuesday

Tim June 17, 2019

T-Mobile announced today that customers can pick up "exclusive deals" on MLB tickets through the T-Mobile Tuesdays app this week, starting with 10 teams. As the MLB season goes on, T-Mobile says they will offer deals for every team, so if you don't see your...

DEAL: Pixel 3 XL $599.99 at B&H Photo With Coupon ($300 Off)

Kellen June 17, 2019

Father's Day sales have ended, but we've already got discounts on the Pixel 3 XL that top anything we saw over the weekend. B&H Photo currently has the US unlocked Google Pixel 3 XL with 64GB storage starting at $599.99, which is $300 off. While not quite...

Google’s Pixel 3a is Amazon’s Best Selling Unlocked Phone Already

Kellen June 17, 2019

I don't know that this is all that important, but Google's Pixel 3a is now listed as Amazon's best selling unlocked cell phone. This list is updated hourly and things could change quickly, but the early rise for Google's new mid-range phones is worth...

DEAL: Samsung Galaxy Buds are $99.99 at Verizon ($30 Off)

Kellen June 15, 2019

The last minute audio deal that would make for the perfect Father's Day gift has arrived. Samsung's new Galaxy Buds are down to $99.99 at Verizon, a $30 discount. At $30 off, you get really good true wireless earbuds with AKG tuning and 6 hour battery life...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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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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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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