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And Finally, the US Unlocked Galaxy S8 and S8+ are Getting Oreo

Kellen April 4, 2018 15

The US unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are now receiving their Oreo updates. I'm not sure why it took this long knowing that the unlocked units were one of the beta test participants, but Samsung would have you believe that they are really, really,...

Verizon Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, Moto Z2 Force, and Moto E4 Pick-Up Updates

Kellen April 3, 2018 7

New month, fresh updates. Verizon began pushing out another wave of updates to kick off the month. The recipients this time are the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, as well as the Moto Z2 Force and Moto E4. All are March security patches, which is fine....

A Mid-Range Google Pixel Phone Could be Sweet

Kellen April 3, 2018 82

Google has spent the better part of the past two years building out a legitimate hardware portfolio that covers almost all of your entertainment and tech needs. You've got the Pixelbook for heavy lifting, Google Home line for tunes and help around the crib,...

Google Revamps Searching for Movies, Theaters on Your Mobile Phone

Tim April 3, 2018 5

Google is all about making normal things we do more easy via our smartphones and Google Search. This week, the company is introducing slight changes to the way we go about looking up movies and showtimes inside of Google Search. Moving forward, whenever you...

ANOTHER DL MEGA CASE GIVEAWAY: We Have 97 Cases That Need New Homes (Ended)

Tim April 3, 2018 34

Phone cases are cool. Even cooler? Free phone cases! Just as we did a while back, where we gave away 80 some odd phone cases, we're back this year with another 97 cases that are in need of new homes. We have cases for all sorts of phones, specifically the LG...

Unlocked Galaxy Note 8 Getting Oreo Update Too

Kellen April 3, 2018 11

And now the unlocked US Galaxy Note 8 is getting its Oreo update! Like the Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint models, this not only includes Android 8.0, but Samsung Experience 9.0 too. This update rolls out as build N950U1UEU3CRC1 and weighs in at 1.1GB....

Looking For a Dropbox Alternative? We’ve Got 4 Suggestions [Sponsored]

Sponsor April 3, 2018

This sponsored post was written by StackCommerce. Like Kleenex, Band-Aid, and Thermos before them, Dropbox wants to be the brand name synonymous with cloud services. As in, “hold on... let me go Dropbox this video.” And with over a decade on the beat and more...

OnePlus 6 Specs Include Snapdragon 845, Up to 8GB RAM and 256GB Storage

Kellen April 3, 2018 14

After telling us to get ready for the OnePlus 6 and confirming that it will indeed have a notch (with a chin), OnePlus has confirmed a few of the key specs for the phone too. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau took to the OnePlus forums today to talk about those specs and...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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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