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DEAL: AUKEY Dual Port USB-C Charger With PD 3.0, $28 With Coupon Code

Tim October 25, 2018

Chargers are important, everyone knows this. They keep that mighty little pocket-sized super computer you own full of battery juice so you can do world-changing things, such as swiping in Tinder and scrolling on Twitter. Currently on Amazon, you can pick up a...

DEAL: NVIDIA Hosting Halloween Sale on SHIELD TV Games

Tim October 25, 2018

Have yourself a SHIELD TV? To celebrate Halloween, NVIDIA is hosting an Android game sale, complete with plenty of great titles. To name just a few, you can get Doom 3 for $5 at 50% off, Death Road to Canada for just $2.50 (75% off), and Resident Evil 5 for $5...

You Can Now Follow and Get Alerts From Your Favorite Places on Google Maps

Tim October 25, 2018

Google Maps is rolling out a new feature to users this month -- the ability to follow your favorite places and receive alerts directly from them. Let's say you like a certain boutique, but you keep missing out on all of their awesome sales. With this new...

Many Verizon Phones Getting Updated With Security Patches

Tim October 25, 2018

A few Verizon smartphones, seven to be exact, are picking up security patch updates. Updates rolling out to LG G5, Galaxy Note 8 and 9, Galaxy S8, and Moto Z2 Play to name a few include various security patches, with the only two not being October's belonging...

Xiaomi’s Mi Mix 3 Really Does Have Zero Bezel, Thanks to Slideout Cameras

Kellen October 25, 2018

Xiaomi announced the new Mi Mix phone today, dubbed Mi Mix 3. It looks stunning, shows where this whole "all-display" device thing is headed, and has me already hunting import sites. Look at this bad boy and tell me you don't want one even before I tell you...

Florida’s Panama City is Newest Verizon 5G City

Kellen October 25, 2018

As Florida begins to rebuild communities following Hurricane Michael and the massive damage it caused, Verizon has announced that while it rebuild its network in the area, they'll upgrade everything to be 5G compatible. They'll start in Panama City, making it...

Google Agreement Threatens to Withhold Device Approval if OEMs Don’t Push Updates

Kellen October 24, 2018

A new Google licensing agreement for the European Union that was obtained by The Verge may detail a stricter update schedule for Android devices that are released here in the near future. The agreement appears to be strict enough that Google will hold the...

Trivia Crack 2 Now Available for Download on Google Play

Tim October 24, 2018

Trivia Crack 2 is now available for download by all on Google Play, so it's time to brush up on your trivia skills. Finally, the sequel we've been waiting for is here. Just like the original, players can opt to test their trivia knowledge against friends or...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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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’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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