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Nothing Takes Us on Tour of Nothing Phone 3a Ahead of Launch

Tim February 24, 2025 1

Nothing is continuing to build the hype around Nothing Phone 3a, still scheduled to be "official" on March 4. But forget that, here's the phone in both photo and video form, I suppose. Nothing simply can't contain itself. The excitement for Nothing Phone 3a...

Android 16’s Live Update Notifications Look Awesome

Tim February 21, 2025 7

One feature we've been looking forward to in Android 16 is Live Updates, a new notification type that is designed to help you keep track of ongoing notifications, such as those from a ride sharing or food delivery app. iPhone has had a similar feature for a...

DEAL: Galaxy S25 Ultra for $399, Get Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for $10 ($1260 Off)

Tim February 21, 2025 9

Samsung wants to sell you a Galaxy S25 Ultra, the best smartphone in its current lineup of devices. To do so, it is offering free doubled storage, massive trade-in values, as well as instant store credit that can get you accessory devices for next to nothing....

New Dockcase 7-in-1 Hub is Latest Favorite Accessory, Available on Kickstarter

Tim February 21, 2025 1

A couple of years ago, I got my first Dockcase USB-C hub and really enjoyed it. Instead of being this blank piece of plastic that you stick memory cards and USB dongles into, the company makes these really nice looking hubs with actual displays for detailing...

Here’s the Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro

Tim February 21, 2025 10

We learned recently that Nothing intends to launch a new smartphone on March 4, the Nothing Phone 3a. However, it's also been rumored that we might get two phones in March, the 3a and the Nothing Phone 3a Pro. Thanks to the internet, that rumor appears to be...

T-Mobile’s Free MLB TV Offer Returns March 25

Tim February 20, 2025 6

Dating back many years, T-Mobile will once again offer a free season of MLB TV to all eligible customers. Let's go, T-Mobile! To claim, you'll need an eligible plan, with more details on that pasted below. Essentially, any T-Mobile or Metro by T-Mobile...

OnePlus Watch 3 Case Typo Says It is “Meda in China”

Kellen February 20, 2025 9

There may still be a future where the OnePlus Watch 3 isn't permanently branded with a typo, but as of today, an early batch of the watch will be somewhat of a collector's item. As you can see in the image below, the OnePlus Watch 3, which was presumably "made...

Samsung Shipping February Patch to More Galaxy Devices

Tim February 20, 2025 4

Samsung is shipping more February patch updates to Galaxy devices, though, we're still waiting on One UI 7 shipments. Over the past few days, devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 5, and the Galaxy S23 lineup are receiving this monthly patch. Nothing else...

Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 4

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 4

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 4

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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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 4

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025 4

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025 4

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 4

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025 4

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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