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To Clarify, Again, Huawei Isn’t Selling Mate 20 Series in US

Tim October 23, 2018

I recently read a review of Huawei's Mate 20 Pro. It summed up the phone by saying, "The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is one of, if not the, best phones ever made." Well damn, that makes me want to get my hands on one! Unfortunately, Huawei and the US government don't...

Facebook Announces Messenger 4 Update With Focus on Simplicity and Less Tabs

Tim October 23, 2018

Facebook has an all new Messenger app, rolling out to all users over the next few weeks. I feel like we've heard this before, but Facebook mentions this update is focused on simplicity, ease of navigation, and is "created with you in mind." For what's new, it'...

Hmmm: Google Created a Proprietary Fast Wireless Charging Solution for Pixel 3

Kellen October 23, 2018

For the first time in a couple of years, Google's new phones support wireless charging. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL both have fast wireless charging embedded should you use Google's Pixel Stand. However, as was discovered by a Pixel 3 owner testing out Anker's...

Lenovo to Send Out Update to Smart Displays That Has All the Google Home Hub Goodies

Tim October 23, 2018

When Google unveiled Google Home Hub, it was announced with a few features that aren't available to all Smart Displays, notably Nest Hello video feeds, multi-room audio support, Home View dashboard, and more. This week, Lenovo announced that it is sending all...

Razer Phone 2 Owners on Verizon are Running Into Certification Issues (Updated)

Tim October 23, 2018

UPDATE 10/25: Verizon certification has arrived and the phone is now ready for BYOD activation on its LTE network. When Razer Phone 2 was announced, Razer's CEO was on stage and specifically said Verizon compatibility was there, meaning if you are a Verizon...

Google Play Movies Hands Out Free 4K Upgrades, Drops 4K Pricing Too

Kellen October 23, 2018

Guys, Google is doing it! After code hinted at the move, Google is handing out free 4K movie upgrades to past purchases on Google Play Movies & TV. Not only that, they will also start selling 4K movies at lower prices. Yesssss! The news dropped this...

OnePlus 6T Pop-Up Shops Will be the Best Way to Get the Phone Quickly

Tim October 23, 2018

OnePlus is bringing its patented pop-up shops back for OnePlus 6T, something they've been doing for the majority of its phone launches. If you ask me, these pop-up events are the best way to score the device in a timely fashion. In going and buying the phone...

Misfit Vapor 2 is Now Official in Two Sizes, $250 Price, and Snapdragon Wear 2100

Kellen October 23, 2018

The Misfit Vapor 2, a smartwatch you could buy for a brief moment yesterday, even though it had not yet been announced, has now been announced. Since this has popped up a couple of times already with plenty of details, I'll try to make this one quick. The...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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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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