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T-Mobile Galaxy S8, S8+, and Note 8 Updated With April Security Patch (Updated)

Tim May 28, 2019

T-Mobile customers with a Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, or Galaxy Note 8 should be seeing the *April* security patch hit their devices some time this week. In each of the device changelogs, T-Mobile simply lists, "security fixes." It's pretty vague, but it's better...

Samsung has Plans for 100W USB-C Chargers

Kellen May 28, 2019

Fast charging is arguably one of the greatest mobile inventions of recent years. Speeding up the time it takes to charge your phone, which more than likely still to this day has poor battery life, is a rare game-changing type of feature. And we've seen...

Report: Galaxy Fold Release in June is Unlikely

Tim May 28, 2019

We know that Galaxy Fold lovers are still waiting to hear from Samsung concerning a new launch date for the device, after Samsung delayed launch following multiple broken review units on account of pocket lint, user error, and just regular usage. According to...

Some Dude Ordered a Moto Z4 on Amazon, a Phone That Hasn’t Been Announced

Kellen May 27, 2019

Motorola hasn't announced the Moto Z4, but some guy found the listing for it on Amazon a couple of days ago and then ordered one. He received that order, if you can believe that, has now unboxed it, and is providing all sorts of information about it over on...

DEAL: Google Home Max is Down to $254 Right Now ($145 Off)

Kellen May 27, 2019

Google's largest and loudest Google Home speaker, the Google Home Max, is often overlooked because of its high original $400 price tag. Today, as a part of a Memorial Day weekend sale at Rakuten, you can grab one for as low as $254, which is a heck of a price....

Samsung Loves Its Hole Punches, Shares Free Disney/Pixar Wallpapers for Galaxy S10

Kellen May 27, 2019

As companies like OnePlus jump from notches right past the hole punch display phase of the smartphone world, Samsung is doing its best to fully embrace the design choices it made in its most recent phone releases. To kick off this long holiday weekend, Samsung...

OnePlus 7 Pro Update Improves Ambient Display, Camera

Kellen May 27, 2019

Your OnePlus 7 Pro should see an update over the next few days if it hasn't already as build 9.5.4 or 9.5.5 depending on where you live. The update isn't large, but does aim to approve a number of items. From a system level, the update optimizes double tap to...

DEAL: Samsung’s Fast Wireless Charger is 50% Off, Down to $14.99

Tim May 24, 2019

On Samsung's website, you can pick up a fast wireless charger for your fancy new Galaxy S10 or any other device that supports it. We know how much you all love wireless chargers. This charger is one of Samsung's super thin models, measuring in at just under...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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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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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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