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LG Bets 5G Can Turn Around Sinking Smartphone Business, Not Foldables

Tim February 18, 2019

There are two major hype trains currently motoring around the smartphone industry: 5G and foldables. LG is betting that the former can help nestle its smartphone business into some profit, after 15 straight quarters of losses. Speaking to Korea Times this week...

DEAL: Get AUKEY’s Wireless HiFi Earbuds for Just $39 ($20 Off)

Tim February 18, 2019

From now until February 21, you can snag a pair of AUKEY's wireless HiFi stereo earbuds for just $39 on Amazon, a $20 savings from the usual $59.99 price. AUKEY's description of the earbuds lists 12 hour battery life, a built-in microphone for taking calls,...

Samsung Internet Gets One UI Makeover, Complete With Dark Mode Support

Tim February 18, 2019

Moving forward, whenever you see the Samsung Internet brand, you'll find a new icon, as well as a completely revamped app interface that aligns with Samsung's new One UI. The big UI changes focus on one-handed use, with many of the user-accessible menus and...

Android Q Might Ditch the Back Button in Gesture Navigation!

Kellen February 18, 2019

The new gesture navigation that Google introduced with Android Pie has always felt a bit half-baked. There are portions of it that swipe and others that don't. I'm talking about the oddly-appearing "back" button that remains even as the rest of the navigation...

Whitestone Screen Protector 2-Pack for Galaxy S10 Costs $60, Doesn’t Have Giant Hole

Tim February 18, 2019

We had a solid chuckle at a recent photo to the hit the web, showing a screen protector for the Galaxy S10 that had a hole in the middle to allow for owners to utilize the ultrasonic fingerprint reader. Apparently, it's a real thing, but other companies, ...

This Galaxy S10, S10+ Video Wasn’t Supposed to Arrive This Early

Kellen February 18, 2019

We are two days away from Samsung announcing the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ and the leaks haven't stopped. Today, we've got a video that is (obviously) from an embargoed pre-briefing that has found its way online a bit early. It details some big stuff! The...

LG V50 ThinQ With Sprint 5G Render Spotted Ahead of Unveiling (Updated: High-Res Image)

Tim February 18, 2019

Thanks to @evleaks yet again, we got our first look at the upcoming LG V50 ThinQ over the weekend, ahead of its expected unveiling on February 24 at MWC. It's been reported that LG would push up the usual V series launch in the second half of the year to MWC...

US Unlocked Galaxy S9, S9+ Now Receiving Android Pie, One UI Update

Kellen February 18, 2019

Last again. The US unlocked Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are now receiving the update to Android Pie and One UI. This is the same update that hit Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile models in recent weeks, but as we wrote last week, had not been pushed...

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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