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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...

Qualcomm’s New Wearable Chip is For Kids Watches, Runs Special Version of Android

Kellen June 27, 2018 3

Qualcomm announced its new watch platform this week, the Snapdragon Wear 2500. No, this isn't the new flagship chip we expect to arrive this fall to try and revive Wear OS, but it is important if you have kids. It's also the first since the Snapdragon Wear...

For Real: NVIDIA Rolls Out Upgrade 7.0 (Android 8.0 “Oreo”) to All SHIELD TV Owners

Tim June 27, 2018 30

Ready for Oreo on your SHIELD TV? Good, because it's coming today! After delays and preview members getting to use it, NVIDIA announced the news via Twitter, saying SHIELD Experience Upgrade 7.0 is rolling out to all users. This update includes a redone UI for...

Google Home is Down, Chromecast is Struggling Too (Updated: Fixed!)

Kellen June 27, 2018 42

At some point last night, Google Home and Chromecast units across this fine Earth stopped working. Google says they are working on fixing them both. Users who fired up a Home, Mini, or Max with "Hey, Google," were either told that "there was a glitch" and...

Google Says We’re Still a Long Way From Duplex, AI-Powered Robot Calls

Tim June 27, 2018 10

At this year's Google I/O, Google showcased Duplex, an AI-powered program that users will access through Google Assistant to book reservations for various things over the phone. You simply give Google Assistant a place and time you want booked, then your...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 74

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 74

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 74

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 74

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 74

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 74

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 74

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 74

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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