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Type Mode for Instagram Stories Replaces Pictures and Videos With Boring Text

Tim February 1, 2018 9

The saying goes, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Well, Instagram doesn't care, introducing Type Mode for Instagram Stories. Now, instead of placing cool photos and videos into your Stories, you can just write text that others will see, and spoiler alert...

Mario Kart Tour Coming to Mobile Phones (Updated)

Tim February 1, 2018 10

Late yesterday, Nintendo announced via Twitter that a new mobile application is in development. Set to launch March, 2019 (sometime before the end of March, 2019), it's official, Mario Kart Tour is going mobile. Considering we've still got a whole year and one...

DEAL: Samsung Fast Wireless Charger is Amazon’s Deal of the Day, Just $28

Kellen February 1, 2018 8

Amazon's top deal of the day today is a price drop on one of Samsung's fast wireless chargers. While not the newest model, you can still get into this fast wireless charger (that doubles as a phone stand) for just $28.00 for the next handful of hours. Most...

YouTube TV Arrives on Select Roku Devices

Kellen February 1, 2018 27

Been waiting for Roku to gain access to YouTube TV? That day has come. The two companies announced today that YouTube TV is available on select Roku devices, which means live sports, news, and many of your favorite shows can now be consumed for just $35 per...

Video: Android Basics – 15+ Tips and Tricks for Almost Any Android Phone

Kellen January 31, 2018 13

We've put together a list of 15+ Android tips and tricks that we think will translate to almost any Android phone. This isn't a list for the advanced Android user, necessarily, and is geared more towards the basics of Android. In other words, most of you...

LG Settles Bootloop Lawsuit, Members Can Choose Between Cash Settlement or Rebate (Updated)

Tim January 31, 2018 60

Wouldn't you know, there apparently really was a bootloop issue with LG devices. According to a settlement website ran by Girard Gibbs LLP, LG has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit for buyers of affected LG devices, which includes the G4, G5 V10,...

T-Mobile LG V20 Receiving Security Update (Updated: Verizon LG G6 and Moto Z2 Force Also)

Tim January 31, 2018 28

An OTA is being pushed out to the LG V20 on T-Mobile this week, labeled as version H91810s. Without an official changelog from T-Mobile, we presume it is the January, 2018 monthly security patch. Sprint V20 units received this update earlier this week...

YouTube TV Books Exclusive TV Rights to MLS’ New Los Angeles Football Club (Updated: Seattle Sounders Too)

Kellen January 31, 2018 12

This won't immediately impact anyone outside of Los Angeles, but YouTube TV just pulled off a pretty major move in the sports TV world. They booked the exclusive TV rights to the new Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) that'll kick off their first MLS season in a...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 12

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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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