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Verizon Completes 5G Data Connection With Moto Z3, 5G Moto Mod

Kellen November 13, 2018

The Moto Z3 launched months ago with a promise that it would be the first device to access Verizon's 5G network once it arrives in early 2019. Today, Verizon and Motorola used a Moto Z3 to make a successful first data transmission over that network, bringing...

Video: Fossil Sport Unboxing and First Look!

Kellen November 13, 2018

After writing up the Fossil Sport announcement last week, a number of you made it clear that you'd like us to take a look at one. Sooooo, we got one! We have a Fossil Sport on the wrist and have begun testing. To recap, the Fossil Sport is the first from...

Galaxy S10 May Skip the Notch for an Infinity-O Display

Kellen November 13, 2018

It's Galaxy S10 rumor time! We're still months away from Samsung announcing the Galaxy S10, but our first batch of rumors from a reliable source are here. Leaker @evleaks provided a "few preliminary" details about the S10's display, cameras, fingerprint reader...

Essential Phone’s Audio Adapter HD Now Available for $149

Kellen November 13, 2018

The second (and likely last) snap-on accessory for the Essential Phone is here. Essential's Audio Adapter HD can now be purchased for $149 through the Essential Store. The Audio Adapter HD has been in the works for some time (recently hit the FCC, picked up...

Project Fi Improves Security and Connections Through “Enhanced Network”

Kellen November 13, 2018

Google's Project Fi didn't change its name this week, but it is getting a couple of upgrades. Through an "Enhanced network" toggle that will rollout this week, Fi users will get more privacy and security on all connections, plus handoffs between WiFi and...

Razer Phone 2 Heads Exclusively to AT&T This Week

Kellen November 13, 2018

The Razer Phone 2, an excellent gaming-focused phone with notable improvements over its predecessor, will be sold at a carrier this week. AT&T nabbed the exclusive and plans to start selling Razer Phone 2 this Friday, November 16. In our Razer Phone 2...

Verizon Updates Galaxy S9, RED Hydrogen, Moto Z, and More

Kellen November 12, 2018

Verizon has pushed out a number of updates since the beginning of November. The Galaxy S9 and S9+, Moto Z DROID, RED Hydrogen One, and a couple of Galaxy Tab A device have all picked up new software. Most of the updates are nothing but security patches....

It’s the Little Things About Pixel 3, Plus 2 Big Ones, That Makes It Easy to Recommend

Kellen November 12, 2018

I keep recommending the Pixel 3. My son turned 5 this weekend, and so the party to celebrate it inevitably led to some conversations with friends about their next phone purchase. At this point, I just default to - "You should probably buy Google's phone." That...

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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