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Galaxy Fold Invitations are Going Out Tomorrow, so You May Want to Sign-Up Today

Kellen April 11, 2019

Samsung announced this morning that the Galaxy Fold, it's ultra-expensive foldable device is "COMING SOON." We knew that, as they told us April 26 would be the day a couple of months ago, but what they really mean, is that you should sign-up today if you want...

Comparing Carrier Freebies: Who Gives You the Most Free Stuff?

Tim April 10, 2019

After years of using a prepaid plan through AT&T, I recently made the switch to T-Mobile. I did this because with the MLB season back in swing, I wanted to take advantage of the carrier's offer of a free MLB.TV subscription, which carries a value of $119....

Google Lets Your Phone Now Act as a 2SV Security Key, Here’s How to Turn It On

Kellen April 10, 2019

Using a 2nd form of verification as you sign-in to services is a must these days, but you should 100% be doing so with your Google account to add a layer of protection. It's probably your most important account, assuming you use a lot of Google services and...

YouTube TV Gets Price Increase to $49.99/Month for New and Existing Customers in Exchange for Discovery Network

Tim April 10, 2019

It appears YouTube TV has been listening to our cries for HGTV and Food Network, though, the addition of the Discovery network to the platform has also brought along yet another price increase for the service. Beginning today, April 10, all new YouTube TV...

Google Posts Android Q Beta 2 Patch to Fix Bugs

Kellen April 10, 2019

Google surprised us just now with an update to the Android Q Beta 2 in the form of a Beta 2 Patch. There must have been a couple of serious bugs for them to push a patch, something I'm not sure we've seen with a beta build in the past. The new Beta 2 Patch is...

T-Mobile Launches TVision Home TV and It Doesn’t Seem Game-Changing at All

Kellen April 10, 2019

T-Mobile wants to take on the TV industry by disrupting and shouting "BS-Free!" a lot, like they have done with the wireless industry. I think we're all happy to hear that, since the TV industry is one of the greasiest of any, plus having new options in the...

Samsung Galaxy A80 Trades Notches and Cutouts for Pop-Up Flippy Camera

Tim April 10, 2019

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A80 this morning, a funky new addition to its Galaxy A lineup. Just so we're clear, I like the look of this phone, and while I could live without the, "Designed for digital natives who want to interact, play and share in the moment,...

DEAL: Need More Storage? Get a Samsung 128GB MicroSD for $20

Tim April 9, 2019

Why pay big money for a bump in storage size on your phone when you can accomplish the same thing, that being more storage for photos or anything else you might need, by simply adding the storage via a microSD card? Should your phone accept microSD, like the...

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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