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Essential Phone Picks Up MQA Audio Enhancements for Tidal HiFi Users (Updated)

Tim June 7, 2018 10

Made official this morning, Essential Phone owners have just picked up MQA audio support for the Tidal application. Before you ask me wtf MQA is, it's Master Quality Authenticated, which means it's as close to the original master of the audio recording as you...

Oh No, Does the Pixel 3 XL Have a Full Glass Back? (Updated)

Kellen June 7, 2018 132

We're still taking in everything that might be revealed in this supposed Google Pixel 3 XL prototype, but one thing that has us worried at the moment is the possibility of an all-glass backside. It sure looks like this Pixel 3 XL has simply been painted with a...

BlackBerry KEY2 Launches This Month for $649, Includes Dual Cameras and Improved Physical Keyboard

Tim June 7, 2018 7

As we learned only a few days ago, BlackBerry isn't done pushing phones with physical keyboards. The company has returned with a followup to last year's KeyOne, the $649 KEY2. For specs, the phone features a 4.5" display with an aspect ratio of 3:2 (1620 x...

Whoa: Is This Our First Real Look at the Pixel 3 XL? (Updated)

Kellen June 7, 2018 132

OK, so we may have our first look at Google's Pixel 3 XL. Assuming the pictures in this post are really of a Pixel 3 XL prototype, well, get ready for a Pixel 2 XL with a notch. According to a post that showed up at XDA last night (first spotted by Android...

Essential Phone Picks Up Android P Beta 1…Please Make a New Phone, Essential.

Kellen June 7, 2018 29

On the day that Google released Android P Developer Preview 3 (Beta 2), Essential moved its Essential Phone from an earlier developer preview to Beta 1. The update brings fresh Android P code, improved adaptive brightness range, the June security patch, and "...

ZTE and US Government Reach Agreement That Includes a $1 Billion Fine

Kellen June 7, 2018 6

It's now official - the US has reached an agreement with ZTE to allow the Chinese company to continue doing business as usual. After the US government banned US companies from supplying components to ZTE, causing the company to temporarily pause operations,...

Amazon Launches Fire TV Cube to Control Your Entire Media Universe by Voice

Kellen June 7, 2018 12

Amazon announced the Fire TV Cube this morning, a new Alexa-equipped media box that Amazon hopes will control everyone in your media center. From TVs to soundbars and receivers, the Fire TV Cube connects to all if and lets your voice do the work. For starters,...

Verizon Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge Oreo Update is Ready (Updated: LOL)

Kellen June 6, 2018 67

UPDATE 6/11: Verizon says today is the real day. UPDATE 6/7: This morning, Verizon pulled the update changelogs that showed Oreo was coming and reverted them back to their 4/19 software changelogs. We're just going to assume that that means they pulled the...

Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 67

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 67

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen February 16, 2026 67

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 67

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 67

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 67

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 67

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 67

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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