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Palm is Releasing a Mini Companion Android Phone at Verizon for $350

Kellen October 15, 2018

Palm has made its way back into the phone space today by way of a companion-like phone that runs Android and will be sold by Verizon. I said "companion" because this isn't supposed to be your main phone, but rather a secondary phone. Confused? Let me try to...

T-Mobile Offering 36-Month EIP Option for Galaxy Note 9

Tim October 15, 2018

T-Mobile's EIP (Equipment Installment Plan) allows buyers to afford high-end smartphones by breaking up the total amount of the device over a 24-month period. Let's say your phone costs $850, but not everyone has $850 laying around. With an EIP, your monthly...

Google Play Movies App Code Hints Free 4K Movie Upgrades for HD Owners (Updated)

Tim October 15, 2018

Thanks to a bit of code digging from the folks at Android Police, details of a possible 4K upgrade for owners of HD movie titles from Play Movies has us quite excited. UPDATE 10/23: They did it! Free 4K upgrades and lower pricing! To understand the context of...

Montblanc’s Summit 2 Wear OS Watch is Here With Snapdragon 3100, $995 Price Tag

Kellen October 15, 2018

The Montblanc Summit 2, the first Wear OS watch released running the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform, is now available. At a starting price of $995, it may be out of reach for many, even if it sure does check all the boxes for what we want in an Android...

Google Pixel 3 Review: I Just, Like It

Kellen October 15, 2018

Alright, it's Pixel 3 review time. Oh, and this is only a Pixel 3 review. If you want a Pixel 3 XL specific review, that'll come later once we've spent more time with it, but as you can probably guess, almost everything in this here block of text applies to...

DEAL: Google Home Hub is $50 Off at Home Depot, Just $99 (Updated)

Kellen October 13, 2018

Whoa, ummm, if you want a Google Home Hub or already pre-ordered one, stop and/or cancel it now and head over to Home Depot, who happens to have a crazy deal on it. The brand new Google Home Hub can be pre-ordered from the home improvement store for $99. That'...

Pixel Buds Real-Time Translations Available on All Google Assistant Headphones

Kellen October 13, 2018

Google's Pixel Buds may not be the smash success that Apple's AirPods have become in the wireless earbuds space, but there's no denying that their ability to do real-time translations in conversation with another person is both ridiculously cool and useful. In...

Samsung’s Foldable Phone Really is a Tablet You Can Put in a Pocket

Kellen October 12, 2018

Samsung really wants us to be prepared for a foldable phone. Whether we'll see one in November or three years from now is anyone's guess, but the frequency of it being hyped by the company's mobile leader is only increasing these days. This week, during the...

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 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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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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