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OnePlus Asked What Your Favorite OnePlus 6 Feature is and You Know the Response

Kellen September 24, 2018

OnePlus wants you to know that they build phones that people actually enjoy using. If you own one, particularly the OnePlus 6, they've asked on Twitter that you share which feature from it is your favorite. Of course, that's hilarious since we know how every...

MetroPCS Becomes “Metro by T-Mobile,” Gets New Unlimited Plans With Amazon Prime

Kellen September 24, 2018

MetroPCS, the prepaid wireless brand that T-Mobile has owned since 2013, will re-brand on October 1 to Metro by T-Mobile. The name change is a way for T-Mobile to try and prop-up its prepaid arm, hoping to let customers know that prepaid doesn't just mean...

T-Mobile Reveals Plans for 5G Home Internet, Possibility of Opening Up Phone Hotspots

Kellen September 22, 2018

Verizon is days way from firing up its 5G Home internet service and now T-Mobile has quietly announced its own plans for a similar service. In a prepared statement to the FCC, T-Mobile COO Mike Sievert laid out the general goals for T-Mobile with 5G as a home...

Google Testing 6DoF Controllers, Ability to Run Any Android App in Daydream VR

Tim September 21, 2018

Google wants to keep improving the Daydream virtual reality experience for mobile users, and to do so, it's currently experimenting with new hardware and software features that are already in the hands of select developers. For hardware, Google is testing 6DoF...

RED Hydrogen One in Titanium Passes Through FCC, Has Fantastic Model Number

Tim September 21, 2018

RED's $1,595 Titanium model of Hydrogen One has passed through the FCC. It appears RED's request of confidentiality did not include external and internal photos of the device, so because of that, we get to see it from a whole bunch of outside angles and its...

Here are More Pixel 3 XL Photos

Tim September 21, 2018

As we inch closer to Google's set unveiling date for Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, we're getting more photos of the device courtesy of another leak. By now, you're either feeling this device or despise it, and frankly, that's understandable. As for me, I'm hoping...

Pixel 3’s “Pixel Stand” Could Look Similar to This

Kellen September 21, 2018

We're pretty sure a Pixel Stand will be sold alongside the new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. We think it'll do wireless charging and help turn your new Pixel phone into a desktop Google Assistant powerhouse. That's all thanks to an expected glass back on both phones...

OnePlus 6’s Android Pie Update is Ready!

Kellen September 21, 2018

After a couple of open beta updates, OnePlus is ready to send the Android Pie update to your OnePlus 6. This is the stable Android 9.0 OnePlus 6 update for everyone! The update, like the open beta builds, includes not only Android 9.0 "Pie," but the updated UI...

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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