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Google Store Valentine’s Offers Keep $150 Off Pixel 3, More Google Home Discounts

Kellen February 1, 2019

The start of February, as it does almost every year, brought with it Valentine's Day deals and promos on your favorite tech gadgets. The Google Store is hosting one of the better line-ups of discounts on devices like the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, Google Home Hub...

Nintendo Launching Dr. Mario World Later This Year for Android

Tim February 1, 2019

Nintendo announced this week that it is bringing Dr. Mario to Android and iOS soon, in the form of Dr. Mario World. Not many details were shared, but from what Nintendo does say, it'll be a "Puzzle" game. For you Mario fans, you'll already know that this won't...

Verizon Moto G6, G6 Play, LG V40, Galaxy Note 8, and RED Hydrogen One Get Security Patches

Tim February 1, 2019

Verizon is shipping out plenty of updates this week, although, none of the following are as exciting as the Galaxy S9 and S9+'s update to Pie with One UI. Regardless, we have updates for the Moto G6, Moto G6 Play, LG V40, Galaxy Note 8, and RED Hydrogen One....

DEAL: Samsung Galaxy Note 9, S9, and S9+ are $150 Off

Kellen February 1, 2019

Sure, we might be less than a month away from Samsung announcing the Galaxy S10 and you may be hesitating to pull the trigger on the Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9, or Galaxy S9+, but the deals are solid right now. Samsung is hosting a $150-off deal on any of those...

Here’s the Galaxy S10e, the Lower Cost Model

Tim February 1, 2019

After seeing high-res images of the Galaxy S10 and S10+ yesterday, we're now being treated to images of the upcoming Galaxy S10e, the supposed low-cost model of the Galaxy S10. Now, when we say low cost, keep in mind that pricing is relative. It's reported...

Huawei is Folding Sh*t Now Too

Kellen February 1, 2019

2019 is the most definitely the year of the foldable phone. The wireless industry wants it to be 5G, but device makes have decided that the overhype there can wait while they get crafty with design. Huawei is the latest company to tease something that'll fold,...

Samsung Teases Foldable Phone in Futuristic Concept Video (Updated)

Kellen January 31, 2019

Samsung's Vietnam YouTube channel posted a pretty cool video today that shows off a bunch of conceptual ideas, stuff that could one day be a part of lives. Some of it might be a little farfetched, but one thing is there that we know for sure is coming soon - a...

We’ve Got a First Galaxy Note 9 Pie Update in the US!

Kellen January 31, 2019

Our first Samsung Galaxy Note 9 update with Android Pie and One UI has arrived on a US carrier! The AT&T Note 9 is the lucky recipient today, before Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and unlocked models have tasted the treat. The update appears to be live right...

Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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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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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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