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New OyxgenOS Beta Brings Project Treble Support to OnePlus 5 and 5T

Kellen July 3, 2018 11

OnePlus, following the release of their new update schedule, has introduced another big announcement as it relates to updates for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T. Project Treble support is here! In the latest OxygenOS open beta (v13 for OP5 and v11 for OP5T),...

OnePlus 6 Could Have Looked so Cool in These Experimental Colors

Tim July 3, 2018 16

OnePlus launched the OnePlus 6 in Silk White, Midnight Black, and Mirror Black. The company is soon to release the Red version, too. What if OnePlus launched the phone in a pearlescent or differently colored matte finishes? Would you be more interested? We...

Galaxy Note 9’s S Pen Hits FCC, Confirming Bluetooth

Kellen July 3, 2018 63

When the Galaxy Note 9 shows up on August 9 in New York, it seems clear now that Samsung is going to show off new and advanced S Pen features. Those features will be enabled, thanks to Bluetooth, which is confirmed as an S Pen feature according to the FCC....

Samsung’s Android Go Phone Isn’t a Stock Fanboy’s Dream After All

Tim July 3, 2018 6

We recently learned about an under development Android Go phone from Samsung. Because of the Android Go tag, we assumed it would run stock Android, which would have been a major selling point because Samsung always packs its phones with a sometimes unlovable...

DEAL: Verizon Galaxy S8+ for $449.99 With Our Exclusive Code at Daily Steals

Kellen July 3, 2018 8

The folks at Daily Steals opened up a new deal today on Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S8+ that is priced at just $499.99. However, to sweeten the deal, they've offered us an exclusive discount code that shaves another $50 off that price. So if you are interested,...

Verizon Moto Z Play DROID Getting Oreo Update Right Now

Kellen July 3, 2018 30

The Moto Z Play DROID from Verizon is the latest phone to grab an update to Android Oreo. The update was given the green light last night and is rolling out to owners now. The Z Play Oreo update arrives as software version ODN27.76-12-30-2 and weighs in at...

Amazon Prime Day 2018 Kicks Off July 16, Deals Already Happening

Tim July 3, 2018 11

Amazon announced the starting date for Prime Day 2018, and wouldn't you know, it's right around the corner on July 16! If this is your first Prime Day, it's a special day for members of Amazon Prime to receive exclusive site-wide deals on anything from TVs to...

DEAL: Amazon Echo Show is $100 Off to Kick Off Early Prime Day Sale

Kellen July 3, 2018 5

Amazon announced that Prime Day 2018 kicks off on July 16 at 3PM Eastern and then runs for a day and a half. There will be "more than one million" deals and we'll certainly all spend money on a bunch of stuff we don't need. It'll be great. To kick things off,...

2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 5

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 5

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 5

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 5

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 5

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 5

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 5

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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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 5

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

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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