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Here is the Galaxy Note 9

Kellen July 17, 2018 92

Thanks to a casual Twitter drop, we now know what the Galaxy Note 9 looks like from almost all angles. And yes, it sure looks like we'll get an S Pen that purposely contrasts the color of the phone. The image arrives courtesy of @evleaks, showing the front of...

Alto’s Odyssey Confirmed to Launch July 26 for Android

Tim July 17, 2018 2

Alto's Odyssey launched February 22 for iOS. Since then, I've been a mess. I can't eat, can't sleep. All I can think about is how iOS users are having more fun than me, and frankly, I can't take it anymore! Thankfully, the developers behind the game have...

OxygenOS 5.1.9 Said to do Wonders for OnePlus 6 Camera, Includes Google Lens Inside

Tim July 17, 2018 14

If OnePlus' changelog is to be believed, the cameras found on the backside of the OnePlus 6 are about to get a whole lot better. Thanks to an OxygenOS update labeled as version 5.1.9, many camera improvements are inside the update, as well as a new Google-made...

Amazon Prime Day 2018: DAY 2 – Best Deals and Biggest Discounts (Updated)

Kellen July 17, 2018 17

Amazon Prime Day is back for day 2! After a couple of really good deals from day 1 that mostly soldout, we're now putting together some fresh stuff that has caught our eye. Because in case you didn't realize it, today is the full Prime Day day. We might have...

Verizon Confirms That It Will No Longer Activate 3G Phones (Updated)

Kellen July 16, 2018 78

If you are holding onto an older 3G phone from Verizon, hoping that one day you'll activate it and re-live the glory days of tech life where we didn't stare at screens for 5-6 hours per day, it's time to give it up. Verizon is no longer activating 3G-only...

Amazon Prime Day 2018: Best Deals and Biggest Discounts (Updated)

Tim July 16, 2018 19

Amazon Prime Day 2018 has officially kicked off! Whether you're looking to score savings on tech stuff or regular household items, Prime Day 2018 can benefit everyone in your home. We already know Amazon is hosting savings on its own Echo devices, such as $100...

DEAL: Essential Phone is $250 for Prime Day!

Kellen July 16, 2018 54

Essential teased an upcoming Amazon Prime Day deal last week and have now confirmed what it will be: $250 for an Essential Phone. Do we think the year-old Essential Phone is still worth it at $250? Oh, hell yes. It still gets monthly security patches as...

DEAL: Samsung Will Drop Instant $400 Off the Galaxy S9, S9+ With Trade (Free 64GB SD Card Too)

Kellen July 16, 2018 47

Alright, so I know it's Prime Day and all, but Samsung is back to hosting one of those ridiculous trade-in deals where they'll give you an instant $400 off a Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+, plus they are tossing in a free 64GB microSD card, because why not? This is...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 92

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 92

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 92

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 92

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 92

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 92

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 92

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 92

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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