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DEAL: Best Buy Drops $300 Off Pixel 2 XL, $150 Off Pixel 2

Kellen July 19, 2018

Verizon is still running a BOGO deal on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, but if you only need a single phone, Best Buy has the current best deal. The Verizon Pixel 2 at Best Buy is $150 off and the Pixel 2 XL is $300 off. Of course, this "deal" arrives in the form...

You Can Now Tell When Instagram Friends Are Online in Latest Update

Tim July 19, 2018

Instagram announced an update for all users this week. Inside, Instagram app users can now see when friends are online via a new green dot you'll see next to their profile image. You'll see these dots through various parts of the app, such as your messages...

Android P Developer Preview 3 for OnePlus 6 is Worth Your Time

Tim July 19, 2018

OnePlus released the Developer Preview 3 build for Android P to the OnePlus 6 this week, and considering how problematic DP2 was, I was hesitant to flash this new build to my daily driver. I'm very glad I did, though! From what I can tell so far after about 24...

Google’s Fuchsia OS Could be on Smart Devices in 3 Years or Nothing at All

Kellen July 19, 2018

Google's Fuchsia OS is an odd creature. We've seen it evolve publicly for the past couple of years into a Google-built preview-able operating system that could replace Android some day. Or maybe it won't. It could also become an OS for smart devices, like...

Expect LG V40 to Launch in October, Feature Triple Rear Cameras

Tim July 19, 2018

According to a new report out of South Korea, we can expect LG's V40 ThinQ to launch around early October in Korea. Whether that means we will see it in the US that same time is unclear, but my money is on V40 ThinQ being available globally around mid-October....

Samsung Galaxy Watch Hits FCC With WiFi and LTE Connectivity (Updated)

Kellen July 18, 2018

This morning, a report suggested that Samsung's next watch was indeed called Galaxy Watch, but that it would run Tizen 4.0 instead of fulfilling the rumor of Samsung's switch back to Wear OS. Tonight, we can 100% confirm the name of Samsung Galaxy Watch,...

DEAL: Essential Selling Its 360 Camera for Just $19, Down From $199 (Updated)

Tim July 18, 2018 15

Don't ask us why, but Essential is currently selling its 360 Camera for only $19, down from its usual price of $199. With dual sensors and built-in microphones, the 360 camera is capable of shooting 4K video with 3D spatial audio, perfect for uploading from...

Latest Essential AMA: Android Q Support, Camera Features Roadmap, and More

Tim July 18, 2018 8

Essential is still doing its monthly Ask Me Anythings over on reddit, providing its community with an opportunity to ask actual Essential staff anything related to Essential and the Essential Phone. This time around, folks asked about Android P beta updates...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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