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LG G8 ThinQ Review: Gimmicks Don’t Help Dated Software, Hardware

Tim April 9, 2019

LG announced the G8 ThinQ in late February. It's April now, and in this industry, with companies like Samsung announcing phones and then immediately making them available for order, holding off on launching your product can hurt you big time. Is the G8 ThinQ...

AT&T 5G Goes Live in 7 More Cities

Kellen April 9, 2019

AT&T's real 5G network expanded today to 7 more cities, bringing the total to 19. That's more than any other carrier can claim at this point, in case you were wondering. The new AT&T 5G cities are Austin, Los Angeles, Nashville, Orlando, San Diego, San...

A Smaller Galaxy Note 10? Yes, Please.

Kellen April 8, 2019

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy Note 10 similarly to how they gave us the Galaxy S10 - with multiple models. That's according to a new report out of Korea this week that suggests there could be as many as four different Galaxy Note 10 devices. The...

Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, and New Nest Hub Must be Close to Launch

Kellen April 8, 2019

Just as the weekend was kicking off, someone updated the Google Store to prematurely reveal new product launches for Google. An updated menu listed out a "new" Pixel 3a phone, as well as the Google Nest Hub Max. These are two products we have seen mentioned...

IKEA, Sonos Announce $179 Lamp Speaker Set to Launch in August

Tim April 8, 2019

Part of the SYMFONISK lineup, IKEA and Sonos announced a table lamp / WiFi speaker this week, not only capable of lighting up any room its in, but rocking it, too. IKEA mentions that the idea for this product stems from a fireplace, which provides both warm...

US Unlocked Galaxy S8, S8+, and Note 8 Now Receiving Pie and One UI Update

Kellen April 8, 2019

Now that all Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Galaxy Note 8 carrier variants have received the big Android Pie and One UI update, Samsung has readied the same update for its US unlocked models. That's how it works for those who haven't been following along. Samsung...

Verizon Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e All Receive New Update

Kellen April 8, 2019

Verizon's Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and Galaxy S10e are all receiving an update this morning that includes the March Android security patch. I know, it's April already. The updates are minor and also include "system enhancements," as well as "performance...

Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL Detailed in Google Play Console, Hints at Verizon Exclusivity

Tim April 5, 2019

What looks to be the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL have been recently entered into the Google Play Console database, a library of devices that developers can use to whitelist or blacklist from installing applications. This is cool because the Play Console offers a...

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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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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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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