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Galaxy Note 10 CAD Renders Detail Headphone Jack-Less, Centered Display Cutout Beast Phone

Tim June 6, 2019

Thanks to @Onleaks by way of @91Mobiles, we're getting our first look at CAD renders for the Galaxy Note 10 by Samsung this week. Now, brace yourself Note fans, because if these renders are accurate, Samsung appears to be getting a bit wild with the Note...

Google Stadia Launches This November, Pro Subscription Priced at $9.99/Month

Tim June 6, 2019

Stadia launch details have been announced by Google, with pricing and the game selection all made public. The service is set to launch in November, with a special Founder's Edition available for pre-order starting today. Here's what you need to know right now....

Google Pauses Android Q Beta 4 Because of Installation Issues (Updated)

Kellen June 6, 2019

Rollout of the new Android Q Beta 4 has already been paused after the update caused installation issues on a number of Pixel devices. UPDATE JUNE 11: We've got new builds that are replacing the original Beta 4 builds and should address installation issues....

DEAL: Refurbished Ring Video Doorbells for Only $54 ($36 Off)

Tim June 5, 2019

If you watch the news, you may be aware that package thieves are a real threat these days. With Amazon boxes easily spottable, as well as Nike using branded tape to mark its own packaging, it's easy for thieves to know which packages might be worth swiping...

HTC Pulls Pie Update for U11 After Users Report Soft-Bricking Issues

Tim June 5, 2019

HTC recently began shipping out the Pie update to U11 owners in Taiwan, but unfortunately for some, the update was causing phones to become soft-bricked. HTC has pulled the update and according to its forum, the company plans to have a fix later this week....

Verizon’s LG G7 Gets Updated to Android Pie

Kellen June 5, 2019

LG is pushing its 2nd Android Pie update in the US, this time to the G7 ThinQ on Verizon. It's June 5 and Android Pie was released in August of last year, so there isn't much to say here. It's absolutely pathetic that it has taken this long for LG to release...

Essential Phone Gets Android Q Beta 4, Other Devices to Follow

Kellen June 5, 2019

Now that the Android Q Beta 4 has been released to Pixel devices, you are probably wondering when you might see it on the other devices participating in the program. The answer is pretty simple for one phone - Essential has already pushed the update live to...

What’s New in Android Q Beta 4? (Updated)

Kellen June 5, 2019

Eh, not a lot. This Android Q Beta 4 appears mostly to be a final-ish build with final APIs and the official Q SDK along for the ride. After this build, which should be quite stable, we'll get two release candidates for final testing before stable arrives in...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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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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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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