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Google and Samsung May Not Release Those Sweet Android XR Glasses Until 2026

Kellen April 14, 2025 2

To send us out of 2024 and into 2025 with something to look forward to, Google and Samsung unveiled the Android XR platform together in December with a preview of two different types of devices. One was a headset codenamed "Project Moohan" that they had worked...

OnePlus 13T Really Looking Like a Sweet Little Phone That We Hope Ships Here

Kellen April 14, 2025 2

After confirming that the OnePlus 13T was indeed a real device that could launch as early as this month, OnePlus has continued to tease their upcoming small flagship. Since that April 1 reveal, the President of OnePlus China Louis Lee, has continued to share...

Samsung Reportedly Pauses One UI 7 Update Rollout Due to Bug (Updated)

Kellen April 14, 2025 9

This past weekend was supposed to be a big one for anyone with a Galaxy S24 series device, Galaxy Z Fold 6, or Galaxy Z Flip 6. That's because Samsung started the rollout of its massive One UI 7 update last week and the weekend presented an opportunity for...

Pixel 9 Pro and XL Hits $250 Off, Rest of Pixel 9 Series Discounted Too

Kellen April 13, 2025 3

The Pixel 9a may have launched only a couple of days ago, but Google's retail partners are giving you a fresh reason to consider the other, higher-end Pixel 9 series devices. The Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold are all available with...

Galaxy S25+ Gets Free Double Storage Upgrade, $630 Off With Trade

Kellen April 11, 2025 1

One UI 7 is the talk of the internet as Samsung rolls it out to older devices, like the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy Z Fold 6. But you know who has had One UI 7 for almost 4 months now? The Galaxy S25 series. Because it is the newest of the new from Samsung, it will...

Here’s the Official Galaxy S24 One UI 7 Update Changelog: 77+ Features and Changes

Kellen April 11, 2025 3

We keep referring to Samsung's One UI 7 update as "massive" or "huge" because it really is one of the biggest updates from them in their Android history. They've suggested that the number of changes they have made is the reason for its delay and slow rollout,...

Galaxy Z Fold 6 One UI 7 Update is Here, Galaxy Z Flip 6’s Too

Kellen April 11, 2025 3

Samsung's major One UI 7 update began rolling out yesterday to the Galaxy S24 series as expected, but it was also supposed to start for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. As the day progressed, a number of Fold and Flip owners were able to update. There...

This Could be the Pixel Watch 4 and I Just Hope It’s More Durable

Kellen April 11, 2025 5

We are currently on the third version of the Pixel Watch and there is no reason to think that Google won't release a Pixel Watch 4 in 2025. This seems to be a yearly release thing like Pixel phones, even if the watch space changes even slower than the phone...

Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 5

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta is Already Here for Pixel Phones to Test (Updated)

Kellen February 11, 2026 5

After a brief tease yesterday afternoon, Google has gone and done it - Android 17 is already here for Pixel phones. Google...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 5

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 5

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 5

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 5

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 5

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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YouTube Music Lyrics Feature Now Behind Premium Paywall

Tim February 9, 2026 5

Bad news, non-Premium subscribers who use YouTube Music -- the lyrics tab is officially behind a paywall. The feature, if you...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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