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Verizon RCS for Pixel 3 Gets the Internal Tickle Again (Update: It’s Happening)

Tim December 4, 2018

Update: Verizon has reached out again, confirming that this is happening on December 6. Oh boy! Can confirm that Verizon and Google will be rolling out enhanced messaging (RCS) in the Messages app on Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL beginning this Thursday...

BlackBerry KEY2 LE Now Available in Champagne and Atomic

Tim December 4, 2018

BlackBerry's KEY2 LE is available in two new colors this week, Champagne and Atomic (pictured above), purchasable via Best Buy and Amazon. While you'll find Champagne on Amazon and Best Buy for $449 ($499 on Best Buy), Atomic is exclusive to Best Buy for $499....

Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 855

Tim December 4, 2018

At its annual Snapdragon Tech Summit, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 855. Much like last year, Qualcomm shared hardly any specific details concerning the new chipset, but did provide info on a few of the things that makes it different from the Snapdragon...

WATCH: Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2018 Day 1 Keynote at 11AM PT

Tim December 4, 2018

Day 1 of the annual Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit is set to begin at 11AM PT (2PM ET). Qualcomm has already mentioned that we can expect plenty of 5G and Snapdragon mobile platform talk, so needless to say, we're pumped for this. The downside is, we know how...

Verizon Adds 54 Countries to TravelPass, Now Totals Over 185

Tim December 4, 2018

Verizon announced this week that it has added 54 countries to its TravelPass offering, bringing the grand total of countries supported by its international travel mobile usage solution to over 185. There is no list of which countries are new to TravelPass, but...

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...

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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