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Verizon Galaxy Note 8 Gets Oreo Update (Updated: Sprint Too!)

Kellen March 30, 2018 64

Verizon is pushing an Oreo update to the Galaxy Note 8 tonight! A number of our readers all picked up the update by heading into Settings>Software update, so it should be live for all. The update is similar to the Galaxy Note 8 Oreo update that went out to...

The Room: Old Sins Gets an Android Launch Date, April 19

Tim March 29, 2018 8

It's been over two years since the last The Room title launched for Android, with The Room Three launching January 8, 2016. This week, the makers behind the very popular series confirmed that The Room: Old Sins will launch for Android on April 19. The game has...

Google is Testing a Funky ‘Double Bubble’ Search Bar for the Pixel Launcher

Tim March 29, 2018 38

Thanks to the top shelf folks at XDA, we're getting a look at something Google appears to be testing on the Pixel Launcher, the standard launcher app that comes with its Pixel devices. Apparently, Google loves to mess with our search bar. If you'll recall,...

LG is Asking for Your Opinion on Notches, so Let’s Give it to Them

Tim March 29, 2018 103

There has been a whole lot of discussion concerning top notches in the Android community as of late, with some saying it's not a good look, while others don't necessarily mind the look. Regardless of your stance, the official LG Support account over on reddit...

Audiobooks From Google Play Get Smart Resume, Greater Speed Controls, and More

Tim March 29, 2018 7

Audiobooks were launched for Google Play only a couple months ago, but already, Google is rolling out a major update that should make listening to your books a bit more easy and enjoyable. To sum up the changes, Google states there is a new feature called...

Razer Phone Going Straight to Android 8.1 Next Month, Developer Preview Available Now

Tim March 29, 2018 8

The Razer Phone launched with Nougat, and ever since then, owners have been wanting that sweet update to Oreo. Announced this morning, Razer is skipping the update to Android 8.0, and will push an Android 8.1 update to the device in mid to late-April. If you...

Marvel Strike Force is Here to Consume Your Time and Take Your Money

Tim March 29, 2018 2

Many of you likely hear me talk about a game called Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. Well, a new title published by ForNext Games is just like that game I play on a daily basis, but instead of Star Wars characters, it's based on Marvel characters. Called Marvel...

DEAL: Newegg has SanDisk A1 400GB MicroSD at $188 ($52 Off), 128GB Just $36

Kellen March 29, 2018 10

Galaxy S9 owners (or anyone in need of massive amounts of storage), Newegg has a hell of a deal running right now on SanDisk Ultra A1 microSD cards. If you have been eyeing the 400GB card, you have a day left to get it at $52 off. Maybe that's too much storage...

Hopefully You Pre-Ordered Your Galaxy S26 Ultra

Kellen March 11, 2026 10

The Galaxy S26 series is officially on sale as of today. For those who pre-ordered, you should have already received your...

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First Look at Upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold

Tim March 9, 2026 10

This week we're getting our first possible look at the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, a followup to last year's Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The...

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OnePlus 15T Features Gargantuan Battery With 50W Wireless Charging

Tim March 6, 2026 10

Ok, so I'm starting to understand why people were calling Galaxy S26 Ultra a bit boring. Detailed this morning, the upcoming...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Slim, Smart, and Crazy Battery Life

Tim March 5, 2026 10

Galaxy 26 Ultra has arrived. It's perfect for 2026, taking an AI-first approach to many things, which is either a turn on or...

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Google Pixel 10a Review: What a Good Little Phone

Kellen March 4, 2026 10

The Pixel 10a was announced by Google a few weeks back and the general response to it was, "This just seems like a Pixel 9a."...

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2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 10

The March Pixel update is available for download today and it's a big one. Not only is it a Pixel Feature Drop (all new...

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March Pixel Feature Drop Arriving With 12+ New Features

Kellen March 3, 2026 10

The March Google Pixel update arrived today as the March Pixel Feature Drop and there are a ton of new features and changes....

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March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is a Huge Update

Kellen March 3, 2026 10

The March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is here with several new features for Pixel Watch owners. Google isn't only bringing new...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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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