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DEAL: Pixel 2 XL is $300 Off at Best Buy, Unlocked $100 Off From Google

Kellen July 9, 2018 27

As we approach Amazon's Prime Day 2018, everyone else in the electronics game is hosting mega-sales. Best Buy continues to host discounts on all sorts of goodies, but Google has now gotten in on the fun too. If you've been holding out on a Pixel 2 XL until...

Death Road to Canada is 50% Off at $5 on Google Play Right Now

Tim July 6, 2018 2

Death Road to Canada, a fantastic game for Android devices and Android TV, is on sale right now via Google Play for just $4.99. That's 50% off its usual $10 price. Keep in mind, the same title is priced at $15 on Steam, so you're getting good value here. If...

DEAL: Grab a Samsung Galaxy S9 on eBay for $575

Kellen July 6, 2018 21

The current best Galaxy S9 deal I've seen in a while is at eBay as we head into the weekend. For $574.99, you can grab an unlocked dual SIM model with 64GB storage. Remember, the Galaxy S9 typically retails at a starting price of $720, so we're talking about a...

Moto Z3 Play Review: It’s Pretty Good

Kellen July 6, 2018 33

Ever since the original Moto Z Play arrived in 2016 and surprisingly became one of my favorite phones of all time, I've looked forward to new additions to the Z Play line-up. The Moto Z2 Play from last year was also good, but didn't quite bring the same level...

U12+ Not Saving HTC’s Sales, Slow Galaxy S9 Sales Hurt Samsung

Tim July 6, 2018 61

HTC and Samsung posted financials this week. While things are totally fine for Samsung, with the company detailing around $13 billion in operating profits for Q2, sales are in the crapper over at HTC. Numbers wise for HTC, June sales are down 68%, its largest...

Verizon Galaxy Note 8, Note 5, S6 Edge+ Updated With June Security Patch

Tim July 6, 2018 5

Verizon is pushing the June security patch to three devices this week, the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy Note 5, and Galaxy S6 Edge+. After the update, Galaxy Note 8 owners will see build R16NW.N950USQU4CRF3, Note 5 will have NRD90M.N920VVRS3CRF1, and Galaxy S6 Edge+...

DEAL: Google Pixel XL (Certified Refurbished) at Amazon for Just $229

Kellen July 6, 2018 22

Since there's a good chance that you missed out on B&H's big sale on the original Google Pixel from yesterday, we've got another for you today. Amazon is currently selling through certified refurbished Pixel XL units for as little as $229.99. That's an...

Samsung ‘Galaxy Watch’ Reported to Run Wear OS, Measure Blood Pressure

Tim July 6, 2018 22

Samsung's next smartwatch will run Google's Wear OS, at least according to known leaker Ice Universe. Why is that important? Because years ago, Samsung ditched Android Wear to use Tizen on all of its wearable devices after the Gear Live. For me, I've been...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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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