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Android 9 Pie (Go Edition) is Coming This Fall

Kellen August 15, 2018

Android (Go edition), Google's version of Android for low-tier, ultra-affordable devices, will jump from Android Oreo to Android Pie later this fall. Google announced the update this morning, while also introducing new features. As you might recall, Android (...

Report: Google Coach Will be Company’s AI-Powered Health and Fitness Platform

Tim August 15, 2018

According to a report from Android Police, Google is planning to launch an AI-powered fitness and health platform, called Google Coach. The name is subject to change. Said to be catered towards those who wear a Wear OS device, Coach is capable of not just...

DEAL: SanDisk’s 400GB A1 MicroSD Just Dropped to $150

Kellen August 15, 2018

I know that Samsung is going to drop a big ol' 512GB microSD card on us, but SanDisk's already-available 400GB card just dropped to its lowest price yet (well, outside of Prime Day). Originally $250, Amazon dropped their price on it to $150 today. This...

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....

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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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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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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