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People Went Wild for T-Mobile Umbrellas This Week

Tim February 12, 2025 6

T-Mobile customers who stay on top of the T-Mobile Tuesday giveaways might've found themselves at a retail location yesterday, fighting crowds in an attempt to get hands on a limited edition umbrella. Seriously, look at that line in Rosemead, CA for an...

New Wireless Report Says Verizon Rules in 5G, AT&T Best Overall Network

Kellen February 12, 2025 5

So many of the wireless reports we see in recent years suggest that T-Mobile is close to lapping Verizon and AT&T when it comes to 5G networks. But there is one report we can rely on to always tell somewhat of a different, sometimes-confusing story that...

Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Supports Generative AI, Available in Coming Months

Tim February 12, 2025 1

Qualcomm announced fresh silicon for mid to upper range devices this week, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. Expected to launch in China-based phones (OPPO, realme, Honor, etc.) first in the coming months, Qualcomm is packing plenty of high-end features inside of what...

Google’s Family Link Gets a New Look, Plus More Kid-Friendly Features for Watches and Phones

Kellen February 12, 2025 2

Google shared news of several changes coming to its Family Link software and the management of the devices your kids. We're getting an updated look for Family Link, plus School Time for Galaxy Watch is here and there are more controls over phones and tablets...

Google I/O 2025 is Happening May 20-21

Kellen February 11, 2025 3

Google announced the dates for Google I/O 2025 today and they are May 20-21. Taking place at Shoreline Amphitheatre (which is Google's backyard), Google plans to host keynotes on day 1, followed by breakout sessions, workshops, demos, networking opportunities,...

Galaxy S25 Ultra Review: Same Price, But Some Nice Upgrades

Tim February 11, 2025 10

Samsung has a fresh lineup of Galaxy S devices, appropriately named the Galaxy S25 lineup for the year 2025. When Samsung made that move to change the numbering to align with the year in 2020, I was a fan of that and continue to be. I've been using the Galaxy...

US Decides to Change the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America” and Google Maps Will Reflect That

Kellen February 11, 2025 115

Google has rolled out a wording change in Google Maps that switches the "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America." They previously confirmed they would reflect this update to the name as a part of an executive order from the current President of the United States....

Here’s the Pixel 9a in a Bunch of Colors

Kellen February 11, 2025 6

Another day, another retailer screws up early, giving us a look at the Google Pixel 9a in all colors well before it has been announced. For those holding out for Google's next budget phone, now you can at least start to decide which color you want. The Pixel...

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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