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Pixel 3 Pricing May Start at $799.99 at Verizon, Plus BOGO and Free Pixel Stand

Kellen October 9, 2018

For a brief moment last night, Verizon posted details for a Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL deal that will likely go live within the next couple of hours after Google's fall hardware event and could land you a free phone, as well as a free Pixel Stand. The deal that...

WATCH: Made by Google Event Kicks Off at 11AM Eastern!

Kellen October 9, 2018

The big Made by Google hardware event of 2018 is here after months and weeks filled with leaks of everything we expect to be shown off. Google is hosting a handful of events around the globe to show off new goodies, and we're at the New York hub. What are we...

Microsoft’s xCloud Gaming Service Will Bring Console Games to Mobile

Tim October 8, 2018

Project xCloud was announced by Microsoft this week, an effort to bring Xbox and Windows PC games to a variety of devices, including smartphones and tablets. Public Project xCloud system testing is set to begin next year, but ultimately, Microsoft's plan is to...

Verizon Gets Pixel 3 Exclusive Again, Says T-Mobile

Kellen October 8, 2018

T-Mobile wants you to bring your Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL over to their network, once Google announces it and then sells it starting tomorrow. Why bring it to and not buy it from T-Mobile? Because Verizon once again has an exclusive on this year's Pixel phones,...

Google+ is Shutting Down for Consumers, Adding More Controls Over Shared Data (Updated)

Kellen October 8, 2018

Update (Dec, 10): Google is pushing up the shutdown date for the consumer version of Google+, now listing the closure to take place in April, 2019 instead of August, 2019. Furthermore, shutdown of all Google+ APIs will take place within the next 90 days. In...

LG V40 Update Aims to Increase Camera Performance

Tim October 8, 2018

Folks intending on purchasing a V40 from LG can look forward to what's potentially a Day 1 update, aimed at improving the three rear-facing cameras in a variety of ways. According to the changelog I received on my unlocked unit, LG is improving low light image...

T-Mobile’s Metro and New Unlimited Plans Arrive, Hopes for 5G Next Year

Kellen October 8, 2018

MetroPCS is now officially know as Metro by T-Mobile. Starting today, MetroPCS customers are customers of Metro, a re-branded version of the prepaid service that T-Mobile bought years ago. In addition to the new name, a couple of new unlimited plans are...

Facebook Intros Portal, Portal+ Video Chat Displays With Amazon Alexa

Tim October 8, 2018

Facebook introduced Portal and Portal+ this week, smart displays of sorts that are catered to video calls, powered by Amazon Alexa and other AI features. Already up for pre-order starting at $199, Portal has a 10-inch 1280 x 800 display. If you need something...

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

Tim December 12, 2025

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

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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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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