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Guys, I Don’t Think Verizon’s go90 Service was a Hit

Kellen February 14, 2018 34

Verizon has this video service called go90. I doubt you've used it. I did once, though, because they were offering up a free stream of the US soccer match where they failed to qualify for the next World Cup. It's quite the memory to be attached to go90. Other...

Essential Phone 8.1 Beta Update Available, Includes “Slow Scrolling Jitter Fix” (Updated!)

Kellen February 14, 2018 28

After Essential told us that they were skipping the update to Android 8.0 and jumping straight to Android 8.1 instead, we were left wondering when that might happen. Today, Essential announced that the Android 8.1 "Oreo" update was rolling out in their beta...

US Government Recommends That You Avoid Huawei and ZTE Products

Kellen February 14, 2018 86

Yikes for Huawei and ZTE. You know all that talk recently about how AT&T and Verizon were distancing themselves from Huawei because the US government was worried that their products could be used to spy on Americans? Six top intelligence chiefs sat in...

ZTE Looking for Axon 7 Owners to Beta Test Oreo

Tim February 14, 2018 6

Own an Axon 7 from ZTE? Want Oreo? Then you best hurry on over to the ZTE forums and sign up for the closed Oreo beta group, currently accepting applications from those with real Android know-how. As ZTE explains, "Since these builds are in the early stages,...

HTC’s Smartphone Boss Resigns

Kellen February 14, 2018 14

If HTC wants to turn things around, they'll have to do so with a new leader in their smartphone division. Chialin Chang, the company's president of smartphone and connected device business, has resigned effective immediately. Chang has been at the helm for a...

Razer Phone Factory Images Now Available for Download

Tim February 14, 2018 5

In need of the factory images for your Razer Phone? You're now in luck, as Razer has posted them directly to its Razer Zone website. This is a good thing because let's say you get a little crazy and start flashing ROMs (do developers even make custom ROMs for...

Now Official: YouTube TV Picks Up Turner Networks, But Sign-Up Soon to Avoid Price Increase

Kellen February 14, 2018 55

After an embargo breaking article yesterday told us that YouTube TV had big plans to announce this morning, we wanted to update you now that the details are official. As expected, YouTube TV is indeed adding Turner's family of networks (plus more), will expand...

Google’s Pixel 2 XL is My iPhone

Kellen February 13, 2018 311

iPhone owners, particularly the lifers, have always fascinated me. Not so much in a way that I'm confused at why they chose Apple's latest phone, but that no matter what, they won't even consider the other side or another phone that might be better in some...

Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 311

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 311

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 311

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 311

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 311

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 311

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 311

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 311

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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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