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US Unlocked Galaxy S8, Note 8 Will See Oreo Update in 2-3 Weeks

Kellen March 26, 2018 27

After seeing all of the US carrier variants of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ pick-up Oreo updates within the past two weeks, it's no wonder that a number of you have asked us about the unlocked versions. Why haven't the US unlocked Galaxy S8 and S8+ been...

Weekly Recap: RIP Nexus Player, No More Huawei at Best Buy, and LG V30 Giveaway

Tim March 23, 2018 6

It's wrap for this week, but we had fun, didn't we? We're still running our giveaway in partnership with LG to give away three very special V30 units in Raspberry Rose (ends this upcoming Monday at 10AM Pacific), learned the Nexus Player will no longer receive...

Verizon Galaxy Note 5, S6 Edge+, and Moto G Play Updated With March Security Patch

Tim March 23, 2018 19

Three devices on Verizon are receiving security updates this week, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+, as well as the Moto G Play. Each are receiving the March security patch. The Galaxy Note 5 update will be labeled NRD90M.N920VVRS3CRC1, the S6...

These Alleged Specs for the OnePlus 6 Shouldn’t Surprise Anyone

Tim March 23, 2018 41

We're expecting OnePlus to announce the OnePlus 6 a bit later this year, but due to the hype surrounding this device, we're already starting to see reports popping up regarding possible specifications. According to a post on Weibo spotted by The Verge, the...

Question of the Day: Best Android Phone You Ever Bought?

Tim March 23, 2018 325

We recently asked about the worst Android phone you ever bought, so it's only fitting that we now ask about the best phone you ever bought. Whether it's the phone you're rocking now or one of your first that made you fall in love with Android, we want to hear...

Sign-Up for AT&T Prepaid and You’ll Get Your 2nd Month Free

Kellen March 23, 2018 9

Switching to AT&T Prepaid has a pretty solid bonus to it right now - a free 2nd month of service. According to the terms, all you need to do is buy a SIM kit (they cost $1), toss the SIM in your own phone while choosing a $35, $45, $65, or $85 plan, and...

DEAL: Unlocked Dual-SIM Galaxy S9 for $675, Galaxy S9+ for $785

Kellen March 23, 2018 13

Looking for the best price on an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+ and don't mind dancing with an international model? eBay currently has all of that and then some, with a Galaxy S9 dual-SIM model priced at just $674.99 and the S9+ at $784.99. For...

Samsung Investigating Galaxy S9, S9+ ‘Dead Spot’ Touchscreen Issue

Tim March 23, 2018 17

Owners of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are reporting dead spot issues on their touchscreens, essentially rendering part of their screens unusable. Multiple complaints have been posted to Samsung's official forum, as well as on reddit. Due to the number of...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 17

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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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