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Some Verizon OnePlus 7 Pro Owners Seeing Dropped Calls, No Texts (Updated)

Kellen May 23, 2019

The OnePlus 7 Pro, like the OnePlus 6T, has all of the supported network bands to work properly on Verizon. After years of being limited to just AT&T and T-Mobile, the addition of Verizon as a network choice has meant big things around these parts. Since...

Quarter of the Calls From Google Duplex are Actually Made by Humans

Tim May 22, 2019

A report from The New York Times was published this week focusing on Duplex, detailing how in some cases, it's not your Google Assistant robot booking a table for you at your favorite restaurant, but instead, an actual human being. Do you feel a little bit...

What a Great Time to be a Smartphone Buyer

Kellen May 22, 2019

No matter what kind of budget you have, we are living through a wonderful time to be a smartphone buyer. And that's mostly because no matter the price point, you have an option that will make for an excellent smartphone. You'll have a phone that can take great...

OnePlus 7 Pro Cameras to Get Better With Next Update, Offer Improved HDR and Nightscape Mode

Tim May 22, 2019

According to a OnePlus staffer on the company's forum, updates are on the way to improve the rear-facing cameras on the OnePlus 7 Pro. READ: OnePlus 7 Pro Review.Before we dive into this, I want to say that I think the cameras on the OnePlus 7 Pro are pretty...

DEAL: Get $30 Off TicPods Free, Down to $99

Tim May 22, 2019

For a limited time, you can get $30 off the TicPods Free, Mobvoi's own wireless earbuds answer to Apple and its AirPods. At $30 off, the price goes down to $99, which isn't bad at all. The TicPods Free feature active in-ear detection, noise isolation, touch...

Google Express is Hosting Up to 50% Off Deals for Memorial Day

Kellen May 22, 2019

Google Express fired up a Memorial Day sale today with discounts up to 50% off toys, 40% off for home goods, 35% off for fitness items, 25% off for TVs, 20% off electronics, plus 15% and 10% off codes for other goods. This is apparently Google Express' biggest...

Remember Ouya? It’s Shutting Down on June 25

Tim May 22, 2019

Ouya, the Android-powered micro gaming console that hit Kickstarter in 2012, shipped in 2013, then got sold to Razer in 2015, will essentially cease to exist on June 25. According to a post from Razer, which also details the shutdown of Forge TV and MadCatz...

Google Search on Mobile Gets Sneakier Ads, Website Branding

Kellen May 22, 2019

Google says that it created a new look for Google Search on mobile that will begin rolling out over the next few days. The changes are subtle to a couple of areas that you may not notice at first glance.Can you see them in the image above? The old Google...

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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