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OnePlus 6T Won’t Have Wireless Charging or an IP Rating

Kellen October 2, 2018

I promise this isn't a post about OnePlus phones and never settling, but man, OnePlus sure doesn't seem interested in meeting all needs, at least as long as those needs add cost. Today, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed that the OnePlus 6T is going to miss a...

You’ll Get a Text Tomorrow as Part of a Nationwide Wireless Emergency Alert Test (Updated)

Kellen October 2, 2018

Tomorrow, at around 2:18PM Eastern (11:18AM Pacific), you'll get a text message flagged as a "Presidential Alert." Your phone may even make a loud noise that you aren't used to hearing. UPDATE: Test has been completed! The message is arriving as a part of the...

DEAL: Galaxy Note 9 Bundle With Gear IconX and Wireless Charger is Just $929

Kellen October 2, 2018

Amazon has a heck of a deal today on the Galaxy Note 9. For $929, you can get yourself into a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (US unlocked model), pair of Gear IconX (2018) wireless earbuds, and Samsung fast wireless charging stand (2018). I don't know the exact math...

Google Releases New Color of Google Home Mini

Kellen October 2, 2018

Google Home Mini now comes in four colors. The Chalk, Charcoal, and Coral Home Minis welcomed a new friend this morning: Aqua. What else is new about it? Nothing. It's got the same soft touch finish wrapped around it, same size, same power supply, and same...

You Can Now Sign-Up for NBA League Pass on YouTube TV

Kellen October 1, 2018

The 2018 NBA season is almost upon us and that means it's once again time for you to try and convince the world that you need NBA League Pass, even if there is no way to justify it being worth $250. But you will do it, NBA fan, or at least attempt to talk...

Mmmmhmmm, OnePlus 6T

Kellen October 1, 2018

More OnePlus 6T, guys. It looks pretty nice in these here renders that are likely official. It looks like a OnePlus 6 with smaller teardrop notch and possibly, slightly smaller chin. There's a double camera and no fingerprint reader on the back. Mirror and...

Essential Phone Gets October Update, Control Over Notch Area

Kellen October 1, 2018

As is the case almost every single month, Essential has already pushed the newest security update to its Essential Phone minutes after Google released it. The update is minor, but does bring with it the October security patch and the return of notch display...

Google Fixes Pixel and Pixel XL Fast Charging Issues With October Update

Kellen October 1, 2018

Almost immediately after receiving the update to Android Pie at the end of August, original Pixel and Pixel XL owners noticed that their rapid or fast charging had stopped working. Google said they'd work on a fix and it looks like they included that fix in...

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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