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We’re at the Point Now Where Full Pixel 3 XL Reviews are Popping Up

Kellen August 23, 2018

We're still pretty sure that Google will announce the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL at an event that is scheduled for October 4. We hope they have plenty of other products to show off at that time, because the Pixel 3 XL story is here, done, and old. I hate to say...

fuboTV Adds Turner Networks to Channel Line-Up

Kellen August 22, 2018

fuboTV, the streaming TV service that has been the go-to for soccer fans, just added the entire Turner line-up of channels. Starting today, fuboTV packages include TNT, TBS, CNN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, truTV, TCM, Boomerang, and CNN en Español, to name a...

Qualcomm Sends New 7nm Chip to Partners to Build the First 5G Phones

Kellen August 22, 2018

The first truly 5G-equipped phones won't be here until next year. Even if Motorola and Verizon want you to believe that a Moto Mod is the 5G answer you were looking for (it isn't), Qualcomm has bigger plans. The San Diego based chipmaker started sampling its...

LG V40 Renders Detail Display Notch, Triple Rear-Camera Setup

Tim August 22, 2018

A few official looking renders of the upcoming V40 from LG have hit the web, hinting at more of the same for flagship Android devices in 2018, with same referring to display notches and more cameras onboard than you can shake a stick at. For specs, the V40 is...

T-Mobile Really Wants You to Believe That They’ll Lower Prices With 5G If They’ve Merged With Sprint

Kellen August 22, 2018

"With that kind of capacity, we'll be able to afford to give Americans network service and wireless service at lower prices than we've ever seen before." - Mike Sievert, T-Mobile COO Remember that quote from T-Mobile COO Mike Sievert. Make sure it sticks in...

From Russia With Notch: Pixel 3 XL Left in Taxi, Gets High Quality Photoshoot

Tim August 22, 2018

Google, what's going on? Pixel 3 XL leaks are happening left and right, with seemingly everyone but me already having the phone in-hand. That is weak sauce! The latest leak comes from Russia, where this particular Pixel 3 XL unit is said to have been left in a...

Verizon Wildfire Screw-Up Proves That Throttling “Unlimited” is Bad (Updated)

Kellen August 22, 2018

UPDATE August 27: Verizon has released a new statement that details changes they've already made, as well as ones they plan to introduce to better support first responders. They've already lifted restrictions for some customers and will introduce a new truly...

We’re Still Waiting for LG’s Global Update Center to Make a Difference

Tim August 22, 2018

In April of this year, we wrote a story with the headline, "LG is Taking Software Updates Seriously Now, Opens Software Upgrade Center." News that LG was opening a center dedicated to software updates had us excited, due to the act that LG has been rather slow...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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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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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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