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Samsung Releases Galaxy S9 and S9+ With 128GB and 256GB of Storage

Kellen April 30, 2018 20

UPDATE: Pre-order is now live! Samsung announced today that the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ (our review) will be available this week with 128GB and 256GB of storage. That's a substantial increase in storage from the 64GB model that first arrived back in early...

So This T-Mobile-Sprint Merger…

Kellen April 30, 2018 66

After yesterday's T-Mobile-Sprint merger news dropped, I've been trying to figure out which side I'm on because this is potentially a really, really big deal for the US wireless industry at multiple levels. At this time, it's hard to say definitively what will...

LG G7 ThinQ to Have Boombox-Like Sound, Feature DTS:X Immersive Audio

Tim April 30, 2018 6

In typical LG fashion, we're learning more about the upcoming G7 ThinQ via official channels, even though we're 2 days away from an unveiling in NYC. This is fine with us, so long as we get a better understanding of what to expect later this week. Yesterday,...

Official: T-Mobile and Sprint are Merging, Will Just be Called “T-Mobile”

Kellen April 29, 2018 173

UPDATE: Here are some additional thoughts on this, including how it might impact your bill. Weekend news! T-Mobile and Sprint announced today that they are merging to create a single company, simply called, T-Mobile. This is the end for Sprint, but combined,...

Weekly Recap: LG G7 and OnePlus 6 Hype, Plus This T-Mobile and Sprint Merger

Tim April 27, 2018 1

The LG G7 ThinQ arrives next week (May 2), with the OnePlus 6 following not too far behind. Because we're getting so close to the unveiling of these devices, the hype is real, so we've been seeing reports and leaks happening all week. Beyond the hype stuff, we...

Reports: T-Mobile, Sprint Merger May or May Not Happen as Soon as This Weekend

Tim April 27, 2018 23

It was earlier this month when reports started to heat up again concerning a potential merge between T-Mobile and Sprint. If you missed the all of this craziness, last October we learned that the reported merger was apparently off. Then, in November, we...

Honor 7X to Receive EMUI 8.0 OTA on April 30, Includes Face Unlock

Tim April 27, 2018 7

Honor just announced that the Honor 7X will receive the EMUI 8.0 update via OTA in the US starting April 30. With this update, owners will find the Face Unlock feature, a new floating navigation dock, "seamless LinkedIn integration," plus the ability to sync...

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery’s Fun is Stunted by Energy Caps

Tim April 27, 2018 13

Like many, I was very excited for the launch of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. It was made available for what seems like everyone this week on Google Play, and given the rating (currently at 4.5 stars), I was happy to download and potentially relive the magic...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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