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OnePlus 6T Struggling With Incoming SMS on Verizon, But There is a Fix (Updated)

Kellen November 6, 2018

The OnePlus 6T is certified to work on Verizon, thanks to included LTE band support. That means you should be able to take an unlocked OnePlus 6T over to Big Red, slap in a SIM, and enjoy OnePlus' newest phone for the first time outside of a GSM network in the...

Now Playing feature from Google for Pixel 2

Pixel 2, 2 XL Get ‘Now Playing History’ for the Songs Your Phone Hears

Tim November 6, 2018

At long last, Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL owners no longer need to rely on a 3rd-party application to figure out the songs your phone hears via Now Playing. Now Playing, for those not aware, automatically identifies music that is playing in the background, then...

Verizon Updates Prepaid Line-Up by Dropping Some Prices, Removing an Option

Kellen November 6, 2018

Verizon Prepaid has been a solid value for a couple of years now, and this morning, the carrier tweaked its line-up by dropping some prices and eliminating or combining a couple. Instead of having 5 separate prepaid plans, Verizon now only has 4. You've got $...

Google Pixel Slate Up for Pre-Order at Best Buy (Updated: Google Store Too!)

Kellen November 6, 2018

The Google Pixel Slate, Google's first tablet in some time, is now up for pre-order at Best Buy after previously being listed as "Coming Soon." I'm not sure that it's supposed to be yet, as Google isn't even selling its new Midnight Blue Slate, but multiple...

Open Google Play Now, There May be Free Money Waiting for You

Kellen November 5, 2018

Google Play is in the giving mood at the moment, with free Google Play credits showing up for many. Pixel 3 owners are for sure getting a couple of dollars worth, while others might be in luck too. To check, simply open Google Play and scroll a bit on the main...

Samsung May Launch Android Pie Beta Program During SDC This Week

Tim November 5, 2018

Much like Google I/O, Samsung has a dedicated app for its SDC event that takes place this week. In this app, it showcases each and every event that is to take place during SDC. Thanks to SamMobile, who spotted a particular listing in the app, it's believed...

OnePlus 6T Unboxing and First Look!

Kellen November 5, 2018

Hey, it's a OnePlus 6T in house! We weren't sure we'd ever see one of these, but here we are, thanks to a super fast order on OnePlus' store that arrived this morning and is no review unit. This is mine, dammit. Ummm, you probably know everything there is to...

Essential Phone Gets November Security Patch, Support for Audio Adapter HD

Tim November 5, 2018

Essential, always timely with its updates, is pushing out the newly released November security patch to device owners. That's great news, but it's not really what we're excited about. Also mentioned in the changelog is "Support for Essential Audio Adapter HD."...

First Look at Upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold

Tim March 9, 2026

This week we're getting our first possible look at the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, a followup to last year's Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The...

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OnePlus 15T Features Gargantuan Battery With 50W Wireless Charging

Tim March 6, 2026

Ok, so I'm starting to understand why people were calling Galaxy S26 Ultra a bit boring. Detailed this morning, the upcoming...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Slim, Smart, and Crazy Battery Life

Tim March 5, 2026

Galaxy 26 Ultra has arrived. It's perfect for 2026, taking an AI-first approach to many things, which is either a turn on or...

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Google Pixel 10a Review: What a Good Little Phone

Kellen March 4, 2026

The Pixel 10a was announced by Google a few weeks back and the general response to it was, "This just seems like a Pixel 9a."...

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2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026

The March Pixel update is available for download today and it's a big one. Not only is it a Pixel Feature Drop (all new...

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March Pixel Feature Drop Arriving With 12+ New Features

Kellen March 3, 2026

The March Google Pixel update arrived today as the March Pixel Feature Drop and there are a ton of new features and changes....

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March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is a Huge Update

Kellen March 3, 2026

The March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is here with several new features for Pixel Watch owners. Google isn't only bringing new...

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Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026

The Google Pixel line gets an official Now Playing music app. You can download it now. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about...

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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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