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Miramar Map Now Available in PUBG Mobile for Android and iOS

Tim May 15, 2018 2

A new map is available for PUBG Mobile, the Miramar map that went up for desktop players last month. This map not only offers new areas to explore, but new weapons and vehicles, too. Also listed in the changelog is a local quick team feature, which allows...

OnePlus Publishes New Open Betas for OnePlus 5, 5T

Tim May 15, 2018 1

OnePlus has pushed two new open betas this week, Open Beta 10 for the OnePlus 5 and Open Beta 8 for the OnePlus 5T. Inside, both phones will be updated to the May security patch, but on top of that, OnePlus lists several changes for the Launcher app, as well...

Sprint Adds Three New Cities to List of First 5G Markets

Kellen May 15, 2018 6

Yes, Sprint still wants to merge with T-Mobile, but that hasn't stopped them from moving forward with plans to launch 5G on their own. After all, nothing is guaranteed in the merger-acquisition business. And so with that in mind, today, Sprint announced...

DEAL: SanDisk’s 400GB A1 MicroSD Card is $159.99, Its Lowest Price Yet

Kellen May 15, 2018 17

The 400GB microSD card from SanDisk has dropped to its lowest price ever today. At just $159.99, you can have enough storage to last you a tech lifetime, assuming you own a phone that can support that much extra storage (most flagships can). This card...

DEAL: LG Watch Style is Just $80 at B&H Photo ($170 Off) (Updated!)

Kellen May 14, 2018 22

So, umm, the LG Watch Style is just $79.99 right now at B&H Photo. On normal days, it costs $250, so it's probably safe to say that this is a hell of a deal. $170 off, guys! Why is it so cheap? Because this is an "open box" item, which means that the...

Uber Now Lets You Rate and Tip Drivers During Trips, Not Just After

Tim May 14, 2018 2

If you've ever taken an Uber before, you'll know that shortly after the trip concludes, the app notifies you that it's time to rate your driver and grants the option to leave a tip. Well, Uber is changing this up a bit, now letting riders rate and tip their...

My 5 Favorite Things About the New Android P Beta

Tim May 14, 2018 30

When Google released the initial Android P build in March, I skipped flashing it onto my Pixel because I was too busy working with other phones at the time. Kellen being the adb flash master he is, he got it up and running on his Pixel and provided a video...

YouTube TV Picks Up Voice Remote Feature

Kellen May 14, 2018 9

YouTube TV picked up a new feature today called Voice Remote. As the name suggests, you can now control YouTube TV on your phone with only your voice (and a tap of a single button). The command list is pretty extensive too, with controls that not only let you...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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