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Motorola has a “Big Announcement” Scheduled for August 2

Kellen June 28, 2018 44

Fresh off its Moto Z3 Play announcement, Motorola has more to share. On August 2, at Moto HQ in Chicago, they'll unveil their next device. Will it be the flagship Moto Z3? Could it be one of their new Motorola One devices? My bet is on the Moto Z3 if they plan...

DEAL: 3-Pack of Samsung’s Connect Mesh WiFi is Just $90 Right Now ($210 Off)

Kellen June 28, 2018 11

Mesh WiFi systems are one of those no-brainer upgrades you should all make for your home. Your single router that's tucked away in an office probably isn't covering your bedroom upstairs very well, and that sucks when you want to watch 4K Netflix. If you haven...

Amazon Releases Show Mode Docks for Existing Fire HD Tablets, New Fire HD 10 Kids Tablet

Tim June 28, 2018 1

Amazon announced three new products this morning. There is a tablet designed for kids with the Fire HD 10 Kids, plus two Show Mode docks designed specifically for the Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 10. The Fire HD 10 Kids tablet sports 10.1” Full HD display (1920 x...

OnePlus Sets Update Schedule for OnePlus 3, 5, and 6 That’ll Make You Happy

Kellen June 28, 2018 13

Updates are still a big deal worth talking about on Android, even as some of the bigger players in the game continue to ignore them. OnePlus, a company who once had a rocky update history, has slowly been improving in the area since the release of the OnePlus...

OnePlus Says It’ll Bring Phones to US Carriers and They’ll be Bloatware Free

Tim June 28, 2018 74

There is no denying that if OnePlus started selling smartphones through a US carrier or multiple carriers, the company's sales would rise. Right now, the company relies solely on direct sales in the US, which has actually gone rather well for them. Just...

Verizon Offers New Military Discounts on Unlimited Plans, Up to $40 Off Per Month

Kellen June 28, 2018 21

Verizon kicked off a new promotion this morning that offers savings to military families on Verizon Unlimited plans. Any of the unlimited plans will now be discounted up to $40 per month depending on how many lines a family has. The new promo saves military...

AT&T’s ‘Administrative Fee’ for All Wireless Customers Jumps to $1.99/Month

Tim June 27, 2018 32

Placed inside all of AT&T customers' monthly wireless bills is something called an Administrative Fee. It's a pretty vague name considering what AT&T says that fee is associated with. According to AT&T when asked, "This is a standard administrative...

RPG-Style Pokémon Quest Comes to Android

Tim June 27, 2018 4

Pokémon Quest is now available for Android and iOS devices, after a short exclusive period on Nintendo Switch. The game features all of your favorite Pokémon from the old school Blue and Red titles, so any fan of the franchise should automatically be familiar...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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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