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YouTube Music Set to Get Improvements Every Two Weeks

Tim August 1, 2018

YouTube Music has been widely available since June, with the initial launch happening back in May. Since then, the service has received quite a bit of criticism, especially from those who are already subscribed to Google's Play Music service. To sum up only a...

DEAL: Verizon Selling Google’s Daydream View VR Headset for Just $29

Tim August 1, 2018

Verizon is currently selling the 2nd-generation Daydream View headset on its website for just $29.99, down from the usual price of $99.99. For those concerned about not being a Verizon customer, don't fret, you won't need a Verizon account to score the savings...

RED Hydrogen One Fully Revealed at FCC as the Phone Hits Another Delay (Updated)

Kellen August 1, 2018

It's looking less and less likely that the RED Hydrogen One phone arrives this summer. After already experieincing one delay, the camera company's first phone with 3D holographic display has apparently hit another snag that could push its release out further....

You Can Already Reserve Your Galaxy Note 9 Ahead of Next Week’s Unveiling

Tim August 1, 2018

Samsung isn't unveiling its next flagship until August 9, but inside of the company's Shop Samsung app, you can already reserve your Galaxy Note 9. Because this is a reservation and not a pre-order, there is no obligation to purchase the device once it is...

Samsung Announces Galaxy Tab S4, Starting at $649

Kellen August 1, 2018

We thought that Samsung would unveil the Galaxy Tab S4 alongside the Galaxy Note 9 next week, but the Korean company went ahead and gave us the goods early. The Galaxy Tab S4 is official and it starts at $649.99. What should you know about Samsung's newest...

DEAL: Best Buy is Dropping $350 Off Galaxy S9, S9+, and Note 8

Kellen July 31, 2018

The Galaxy Note 9 will be here in a couple of weeks, but because Samsung desperately needs to sell some phones after a lackluster quarter, Best Buy has got some heavy discounts for you on the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and Galaxy Note 8 through Verizon, AT&T,...

Tuesday Poll: How Many Apps Are Currently Installed on Your Phone?

Tim July 31, 2018

Back in the day when I wasn't jumping from phone to phone, I installed a ton of apps on my device, easily sitting at around 100 apps or more on any given day. These days, since I'm using a new phone almost once a month and constantly switching, I find that I...

Google to Manufacturers: No More Than Two Notches Per Device, Please

Tim July 31, 2018

In a blog post penned to application developers this week, Google laid down a few rules that Android phone manufacturers will need to take into account when designing devices. Most importantly, Google states that there can be no more than two display cutouts (...

Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta is Already Here for Pixel Phones to Test (Updated)

Kellen February 11, 2026

After a brief tease yesterday afternoon, Google has gone and done it - Android 17 is already here for Pixel phones. Google...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 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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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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YouTube Music Lyrics Feature Now Behind Premium Paywall

Tim February 9, 2026

Bad news, non-Premium subscribers who use YouTube Music -- the lyrics tab is officially behind a paywall. The feature, if you...

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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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