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Probably Running Out of Time to Get $550 Off for Trades on Galaxy S10

Kellen March 7, 2019

The Samsung Galaxy S10 family arrives in stores tomorrow. At that time, we officially leave the pre-order period and likely many of the best deals and incentives that came with it. Should that happen (and it often does when products are generally available),...

Samsung’s Good Lock App Updated to Work With Android Pie

Kellen March 7, 2019

Samsung's Good Lock is an app I'm not sure I've ever used or fully understand, but every time it gets a big update, a whole bunch of Samsung phone owners get really excited. And that's happened today with an update that brings Good Lock to Samsung phones...

Google Can Finally Repair Your Busted Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

Tim March 6, 2019

If you happened to break your Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL and didn't have Preferred Care, you probably found yourself resorting to a 3rd-party repair service. Well, as of this week, months after the phones launched, Google is accepting repair orders via its own...

Google Duplex! Now in 43 States on All Pixel Phones

Kellen March 6, 2019

Google Duplex, the Assistant technology that can make phone call reservations for you, is now available on all Pixel phones in 43 states. This is a big expansion, in case that didn't mean much to you. When first launched around November of last year, Pixel...

iFixit Tears Down the Galaxy S10 Lineup, Finds Self Repairability to be a Nightmare

Tim March 6, 2019

We have another teardown from the great folks at iFixit, this time of the Galaxy S10 lineup. While the overall process and end result is mostly the same, Samsung did bake in a couple of new things that we're curious about in the S10 and S10+, most notably the...

Report: Your Samsung Galaxy Depreciates at Alarming Rate, -42% in Month One

Tim March 6, 2019

You know why we trumpet loudly whenever Samsung or Google is hosting a trade-in program for its new devices? Because without those, and the exceptionally good money those companies offer to buyback its phones, you lose an insane amount of money when attempting...

Nova Launcher 6.1 Beta Includes Numeric Dots and Dark Mode for Google Discover

Tim March 6, 2019

Nova Launcher, still one of the best 3rd-party launchers available on Android, is back again with an updated beta. Labeled as version 6.1, this beta includes numeric dots for notifications, as well as a Dark Mode for the Google Discover page on your home...

Samsung is Folding Sh*t in All the Directions

Kellen March 6, 2019

The Samsung Galaxy Fold may cost almost $2,000 with an expected arrival of late April, but don't expect that to be the last from Samsung's foldables department in the near future. A report today suggests they are well into two more foldable phones to satisfy...

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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