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Galaxy Note 9 in Black Finally Arrives, Silver Model Too

Kellen September 27, 2018

When Samsung announced the Galaxy Note 9 and its US availability, folks weren't happy that their two color choices out of the gate were either blue or purple. The homies wanted the black model, or something not so non-traditional. So Samsung listened and the...

LG Shows Off V40 ThinQ With Triple Camera, 6.4″ Display

Kellen September 26, 2018

LG will announce its next phone, the LG V40 ThinQ, at an event on October 3. For some reason, they went ahead and revealed some parts of the phone tonight, including the design and display size. A teaser video and blog post hosted on the company's official...

Google Maps Adds Group Planning Feature

Kellen September 26, 2018

Google Maps is more collaborative than ever today, thanks to a new group planning feature that is going live on the service this week for both Android and iOS. Starting today, if you are ever trying to plan an outing with friends but can't decide where to go,...

Pixel 3 XL Screen Protector Next to Pixel 2 XL Helps Visualize What to Expect

Tim September 26, 2018

A user on reddit recently purchased a Pixel 3 XL screen protector, then placed it up against a Pixel 2 XL. In doing so, it shows what we can expect from Pixel 3 XL in terms of size and how it relates to Google's larger Pixel from last year. In the photos, with...

2019 Jaguar, Land Rover Vehicles Will Come With Android Auto Support

Tim September 26, 2018

Have your eyes on a 2019 Jaguar or Land Rover vehicle? Maybe you already own an existing model equipped with an InControl Touch Pro or Touch Pro Duo infotainment system? You're in luck! Android Auto support is coming soon. According to a brand spokesperson,...

Here is the OnePlus 6T From Every Angle

Kellen September 26, 2018

The OnePlus 6T should be announced around October 17. When that happens, the remaining surprises will likely involve how high the price has jumped from the OnePlus 6, what kinds of accessories OnePlus might sell alongside it, if the in-display fingerprint...

DEAL: 200GB SanDisk MicroSD Cards are $35 Today

Kellen September 26, 2018

Amazon's deal of the day today is here for those of you in need of some removable storage from SanDisk. They've got everything from microSD cards to regular SD cards and flash drives to hard drives. Since we talk mobile stuff, I'm just here to tell you that...

Here’s Another Look at Upcoming LG V40 With Triple Rear Cameras

Tim September 26, 2018

Thanks to @evleaks, we're getting yet another look at LG's upcoming V40 ThinQ. If you don't recall, we saw this phone all the way back in August, with this new image aligning exactly with that. We've got a big front display with a display cutout, dual front...

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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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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