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Not Back: Galaxy Note 10 Reportedly Ditches Headphone Jack, All Buttons

Kellen May 30, 2019

It never fails, guys. This never-ending saga of the world hating Kellen by providing the opposite of what I hope will happen, continues. Just this morning, I talked about how the smartphone world appeared to be warming back up to the idea of the headphone jack...

Plex Update Exits Beta, Brings Refreshed UI and Picture-in-Picture

Tim May 30, 2019

Plex announced that an update featuring a refreshed UI and new features has exited beta for Android users and is now rolling out. Inside, the updated look offers a new video UI, the same as what's available currently for music playback. In addition, folks...

Silly Name and US Unavailability Aside, the $245 Meizu 16Xs Looks Impressive

Tim May 30, 2019

Meizu, a company we hardly ever discuss because their phones are not readily available in the US, has me wishing just a little bit that America and China were getting along. With pre-orders up in certain markets and priced at around $245 is the Meizu 16Xs, a...

Sprint Launches Mobile 5G Network in 4 Markets

Tim May 30, 2019

Sprint's mobile 5G network goes live today in four markets: Atlanta, Dallas-Forth Worth, Houston, and Kansas City. In the coming weeks, Sprint says it will also launch in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Phoenix, and Washington DC. Once those nine markets...

Is the Headphone Jack Back?

Kellen May 30, 2019

It took "courage" from Apple to start us down the headphone jack-less path in 2016. Motorola wasn't far behind them. Google followed their leads in 2017's Pixel 2 by suggesting USB-C and digital audio were better audio. OnePlus joined the party in 2018 after...

Moto Z2 Will Get 5G Moto Mod Access Later This Summer

Kellen May 30, 2019

The Moto Z2 Force, as old as it is, will get access to 5G, thanks to the 5G Moto Mod that provides it to the Moto Z3 and Z4. Motorola announced the news today alongside its unveiling of the Moto Z4. How can a 2-year old phone that runs a Snapdragon 835...

Moto Z4 is Official at $499.99, Keeping the Moto Mod Dream Alive

Kellen May 30, 2019

Some dude may have ordered a Moto Z4 on Amazon before Motorola got around to announcing it, but things are now official. The Moto Z4 is here! What should you know? It's the 4th generation Moto Z device, works with all of the currently available Moto Mods, will...

DEAL: Anker Roav Bolt Car Charger With Google Assistant is $10 Off, Down to $40

Tim May 29, 2019

Need Google Assistant in your vehicle? Well then, Anker's Roav Bolt car charger with Google Assistant built-in may be for you. Priced at $40 for a limited time on Best Buy, which is $10 off the usual price, this little car charger comes with Assistant and...

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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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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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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