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Verizon Updates Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, LG V30

Kellen December 19, 2018

Verizon is pushing a batch of pre-Xmas updates to some of its not-so-new phones. The Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, and LG V30 are all getting new software as I type this. The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are only getting the November Android security patch, so...

Our Favorite Android Phones of 2018

Tim December 19, 2018

Our resident pessimist, Mr. Kellen, has already declared 2018 the year to forget in terms of smartphones. That happened back in August. While I appreciate the honesty and sound opinions of the bossman, we don't see eye-to-eye on everything when it comes to...

Google Launches Web-Based Trivia Game to Wrap Up Year in Search

Tim December 18, 2018

Google has a new web-based trivia game for folks to play on desktop and mobile devices, based entirely on what folks have been searching for and trending topics in 2018. In the game, you're given three lives, which go away as you miss questions. Naturally, the...

DEAL: Fossil Sport is Back and Discounted to $199 ($56 Off)

Kellen December 18, 2018

Because of a crazy Black Friday sale, the new Fossil Sport has been sold out for a couple of weeks now, even with last minute Xmas shoppers itching to buy it. Today, it appears to be back in stock in multiple colors and has been discounted to $199 from $255. $...

T-Mobile One Step Closer to “Supercharged Disruptor” Status as CFIUS Approves Sprint Merger

Tim December 18, 2018

T-Mobile expects to have its merger with Sprint completed during the first half of 2019. This week, seemingly on track with its expectations, the company announced it has received approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)...

Tivo Creek Android Voice Remote Pops Up With Google Assistant Button

Kellen December 18, 2018

A new Tivo product stopped by the FCC this week, looking like it might have some Android tricks up its sleeves. The remote is labeled as the "Tivo Creek Android Voice Remote" and it features a Google Assistant button. What's this tell us about the future of...

DEAL: AUKEY Wireless Chargers Starting at $6.99 on Amazon With Coupon Codes

Tim December 18, 2018

Should you be looking to pick up a new wireless charger for your Qi-compatible device, AUKEY has a little holiday sale going on through Amazon via coupon codes. Ah, we love the holidays. Specifically, you can get an "ultra-slim" 5W Qi wireless charger for just...

AT&T Gives Us the First Taste of 5G Pricing and It’s Looking Expensive

Kellen December 18, 2018

AT&T already told us that their first 5G device would be a mobile hotspot brick and not a phone. That device is the Netgear Nighthawk 5G Mobile Hotspot and it'll soon be available to early adopters. Today, we learned pricing for this device, as well as how...

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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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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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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