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AT&T Will Also Carry Samsung’s 5G Phone Next Year

Tim December 4, 2018

Not to be outdone, AT&T announced this week that it will carry Samsung's 5G smartphone, the same one that was teased by Verizon earlier this week. In total, AT&T now has two 5G devices planned, with its actual 5G network still penciled in for unveiling...

Don’t Get Too Excited, But Huawei’s Nova 4 Launches This Month

Tim December 3, 2018

As I've said before, while Huawei phones continue to get better and better, it has become quite difficult to ever get excited about them. This, of course, is due to the fact that we live in the US and flagship Huawei phones are not sold here. Bullocks! Anyway,...

Tony Hawk’s Skate Jam Now Up for Pre-Registration on Google Play

Tim December 3, 2018

Tony Hawk has a new mobile game with his name on it, but unfortunately, it's not a Pro Skater for mobile. Instead, it's called Tony Hawk's Skate Jam, now up for pre-registration on Google Play. This doesn't really mean anything, but once registered, you'll be...

Essential Phone Also Getting December Security Patch

Tim December 3, 2018

It's not only Pixel and select Nexus devices receiving December security patch love today. As usual, Essential is pushing out the update to Essential Phone owners, too. Very nice. Essential lists nothing else in addition to the December patch, but if we...

DEAL: Samsung Wireless Charger Duo for Just $50 on Amazon ($70 Off)

Tim December 3, 2018

For a limited time, you can pick up a Wireless Charger Duo from Samsung off of Amazon for just $49.99, down from its listed price of $119. That's $70 off, which is not bad at all. With this charger, you can fast wireless charge your Samsung phone (or any Qi-...

December 2018 Android Security Update Goes Live for Pixel, Nexus Devices (Updated)

Tim December 3, 2018

Google just released the December 2018 Android security patch for Pixel and Nexus devices. It appears that we already have both factory image and OTA files ready to be downloaded for those willing to do some manual labor, or as always, you can sit back and...

Pixel’s Call Screen Transcripts Appear to be Rolling Out

Tim December 3, 2018

Over the weekend, Google Pixel-owning users on reddit showed that they were seeing access to transcripts for Call Screen, the Google Assistant-powered call screening service. Accessible via Recent calls > Call Details > See transcript, this will allow...

Verizon and Samsung Launching 5G Phone in First Half of 2019, Proof of Concept Coming This Week

Tim December 3, 2018

Qualcomm is hosting its annual Technology Summit in Maui this week, but Verizon already confirmed one very important part of the show to us. This morning, the company announced that it will launch a 5G device from Samsung in the first half of 2019, powered by...

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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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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