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Google’s Budget Pixel 3 “Sargo” May Have Just Been Outed

Kellen November 16, 2018

A Pixel 3 Lite, already? It looks like the Russians have struck again, this time by outing the yet-to-be-released-or-announced budget Pixel 3 that has been rumored recently. A device under the codename "sargo" has appeared in a massive leak, revealing almost...

OnePlus 6T Review: Still the Value Buy

Kellen November 16, 2018

The OnePlus 6T is the biggest launch yet for the one-time underdog out of China. After years of selling their phones directly and unlocked, OnePlus has now found a carrier partner (T-Mobile) and also opened up their phone to usage on Verizon's network here in...

Verizon Now Lets You Buy Multiple Phone Numbers for $15/mo

Kellen November 16, 2018

Verizon introduced a new service today called Verizon My Numbers. The whole idea of this monthly add-on is to let you add up to 4 extra phone numbers to your phone without actually needing an entirely separate line, like you would in the past. Let me try to...

Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Pick-Up Pixel 3’s Call Screen Feature

Kellen November 16, 2018

Google's Call Screen, the spambot owning call screener that was introduced to the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, is now rolling out to the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL in the latest Google Phone update. So not only do you now have dark mode, friends with Pixel 2, you get...

DEAL: Pixel 3 and 3 XL Now $200 Off at Best Buy, Pixel 2 XL $400 Off (Updated)

Kellen November 15, 2018

We aren't yet to the biggest Black Friday 2018 deals, but Best Buy has already offered up some of the best prices on the Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, and Pixel 2 XL. If you go with Google's newest phones, you'll save $200, and if you go last year's Pixel 2 XL, you'll...

Video: First Look at Samsung One UI Beta on Galaxy S9!

Kellen November 15, 2018

Samsung's One UI Beta is here as Android Pie and we've got it up and running on a Galaxy S9! Yes, friends, depending on the Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+ you own, you too could be running this fresh new Android skin from Samsung. In the video below, we take you on a...

Samsung One UI and Pie Beta Program Now Live in the US for S9, S9+ (Updated)

Kellen November 15, 2018

The One UI Beta with for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ is now live in the US! (Well, registration is for now.) In order to register and get started, you'll need to open the Samsung+ app on your phone. Once opened, you should see a section on the Home...

Google Phone App Update Just Brought Us a Dark Theme

Kellen November 15, 2018

Back in August, Google told us that a dark theme was "coming soon" to the Google Phone app. Today, almost two months later, that dark theme has arrived! The update showed up in the latest update to the Google Phone beta as v26.0.221539659. If you want to opt-...

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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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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