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YouTube TV Could Lose Paramount, CBS and More Because They Don’t Want to Raise Prices Again

Kellen February 13, 2025 27

In general, YouTube TV is a pretty cool streaming TV platform, outside of the fact that it was once a $35 subscription and now costs $83 per month, thanks to its most recent price increase. The service itself is quite good at what it wants to be, with a solid...

Galaxy S24 Series, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 Receive February Patch

Tim February 13, 2025 4

Samsung is shipping the February security patch to devices, with the first to receive being its newer devices. Owners of the Galaxy S24 series, as well as the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 should be on the lookout. We aren't seeing anything beyond the February patch,...

Pitaka Still Makes the Best Thin Case for Galaxy S25 Series

Tim February 12, 2025 5

Haters will say it's either too thin or doesn't protect the phone enough, but since day one with my Galaxy S25 Ultra, I've been using a Pitaka ultra thin case. The phone is already large, so I'm not looking to add a bunch of bulk, with the company's line of...

Apple TV App and Its 1.4-Star Rating Lands on Android Phones, Tablets

Kellen February 12, 2025 11

The Apple TV app is no longer exclusive on Android to Google TV products. Starting today, the Apple TV app can be installed on Android phone and tablet devices, bringing Apple TV+ and a couple of other items to more people. When it first launched, Apple TV...

People Went Wild for T-Mobile Umbrellas This Week

Tim February 12, 2025 6

T-Mobile customers who stay on top of the T-Mobile Tuesday giveaways might've found themselves at a retail location yesterday, fighting crowds in an attempt to get hands on a limited edition umbrella. Seriously, look at that line in Rosemead, CA for an...

New Wireless Report Says Verizon Rules in 5G, AT&T Best Overall Network

Kellen February 12, 2025 5

So many of the wireless reports we see in recent years suggest that T-Mobile is close to lapping Verizon and AT&T when it comes to 5G networks. But there is one report we can rely on to always tell somewhat of a different, sometimes-confusing story that...

Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Supports Generative AI, Available in Coming Months

Tim February 12, 2025 1

Qualcomm announced fresh silicon for mid to upper range devices this week, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. Expected to launch in China-based phones (OPPO, realme, Honor, etc.) first in the coming months, Qualcomm is packing plenty of high-end features inside of what...

Google’s Family Link Gets a New Look, Plus More Kid-Friendly Features for Watches and Phones

Kellen February 12, 2025 2

Google shared news of several changes coming to its Family Link software and the management of the devices your kids. We're getting an updated look for Family Link, plus School Time for Galaxy Watch is here and there are more controls over phones and tablets...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 2

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 2

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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’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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