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Uncarrier: T-Mobile Refocuses on Customer Service, Rockstar Experience for Customers

Tim August 15, 2018

T-Mobile hosted another Uncarrier event this morning, telling everyone its plan to improve the way it approaches the wireless industry and turn all of its customers into rockstars. There were three announcements made, one of them much larger than the other two...

These are the Motorola Phones Getting Android Pie Updates

Kellen August 15, 2018

This morning, Motorola provided a list of phones that they plan to update to Android Pie. The list includes several phones released this year and last year, but nothing prior to that. If you own one of the following, prepare for an Android 9.0 update at some...

A Galaxy Note 9 Unboxing!

Kellen August 15, 2018

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 arrives in stores at the end of next week and we've got so much work to do to get you ready for that moment. We'd love to be able to share some thoughts on it after testing as you decide whether or not to fork out up to $1,250. So, to...

Verizon Announces 4th 5G Broadband City, Partnership With YouTube TV and Apple TV (Updated)

Kellen August 14, 2018

Verizon announced the fourth 5G broadband market that is scheduled to go live before the end of 2018 and it's Indianapolis. In addition to that news, Verizon also announced a partnership with both YouTube TV and Apple TV that will land early 5G customers the...

DEAL: Pre-Order Galaxy Note 9 From Amazon, Get Free Wireless Charger Duo and DeX Pad

Kellen August 14, 2018

There are plenty of Galaxy Note 9 pre-order incentives to take advantage of if you don't mind attaching yourself to a carrier for multiple years. If you'd rather go the unlocked route for your Note 9, Amazon has a special pre-order deal worth looking at too....

Tuesday Poll: Your Phone is at Least Running Oreo by Now, Right?

Tim August 14, 2018

We hate that we even have to ask, but to follow up on a poll we ran back in January, where the majority of people said their Android phone still wasn't running Android 8.0 Oreo, we're back to see if the update has hit your phone by now. It's August and Android...

Slow Charging on Your Pixel After Android Pie? Google is Working on a Fix

Kellen August 14, 2018

Shortly after Pixel and Pixel XL owners updated to Android Pie, some began to notice a lack of rapid charging. Google says that they are aware of the issue and working on a fix. UPDATE October 1: Google says they've fixed this issue with the October security...

YouTube TV Adds 100th Service Area

Kellen August 14, 2018

YouTube TV added three new markets today to reach its 100th service area. Those new markets are Kingsport, TN, Johnson City, TN, and Bristol, TN/VA. Cool. In case you were wondering, both Tim and I are still using YouTube TV and also still think it's awesome....

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 1

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 6

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 2

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 12

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 4

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 2

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 12

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 18

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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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