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Samsung Posts Galaxy Note 9 Intro a Bit Early, Quickly Pulls It

Kellen August 3, 2018

Someone hasn't quite figured out how YouTube works down in New Zealand. Hours ago, Samsung's New Zealand channel posted the Galaxy Note 9 intro video that reveals key details as well as the device and we're still a week from its reveal. The video runs through...

Moto Z3 Unboxing and First Look!

Kellen August 2, 2018

Back from the Motorola event today in Chicago and we've got your first unboxing of the Moto Z3! The device is now official, will cost $480 at Verizon, and should find itself 5G connectivity at some point via Moto Mod. The Moto Z3 is an odd little fellow. We...

DEAL: Save $8 on an Anker PowerWave Wireless Charger, Down to $32

Tim August 2, 2018

For a limited time and thanks to a coupon code, you can save 20% on a PowerWave Wireless Charger from Anker on Amazon, bringing the total price down to just $31.99. That's with Prime shipping, too. This wireless charger is capable of juicing up any compatible...

Moto Z3 Specs (Official)

Tim August 2, 2018

Motorola unveiled the Moto Z3 this afternoon, so we've got all of the specs you need to know about. The highlights include a 6" Super AMOLED display, Snapdragon 835 processor, dual 12-megapixel cameras, as well as a 3,000mAh battery. Maybe most importantly,...

Motorola Announces Moto Z3 Exclusive for Verizon With 5G Moto Mod

Kellen August 2, 2018

At a press event in Chicago at Motorola's headquarters, the company announced its 2018 flagship phone, the Moto Z3. They also introduced a 5G Moto Mod to go along with it. Motorola is partnering with Verizon on this device, so as the title suggest, it is an...

Verizon Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, Moto E5 Play, and LG K20 V Updated With July Security Patch

Tim August 2, 2018

Verizon is shipping out updates this week to owners of Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Moto E5 Play, and LG's K20 V. Each update contains July's security patch. For build numbers you'll see following the updates, Galaxy S7 will have R16NW.G930VVRS4CRG2, S7 Edge...

PUBG Mobile Gets Mission Impossible: Fallout Makeover With New Music and In-Game Challenges

Tim August 2, 2018

PUBG Mobile is teaming up with Mission Impossible: Fallout this week, offering players a new in-game experience. Starting today, players will be introduced to new background music (think Mission Impossible theme song), as well as customizable parachutes to...

The Never-Ending Story of Android

Kellen August 2, 2018

Think this Tweet and reply sums up a big part of Android's history pretty nicely. https://twitter.com/mLive2018/status/1025044708203159552

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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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’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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