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T-Mobile and Layer3 TV Close Acquisition and are Ready to “Disrupt” the TV World

Kellen January 23, 2018 30

This morning, T-Mobile announced that it had closed its Layer3 TV acquisition, which means they can officially move forward with their plans to "disrupt" the TV industry. No specific plans were announced, in terms of how this TV service will work or what its...

Google Posts Additional January 8.1 Images for Verizon, Softbank, Telstra Pixel and Nexus Devices

Kellen January 22, 2018 24

We may be 20 days removed from Google posting the initial batch of files for January's Nexus/Pixel security patch, but that hasn't stopped them from adding some new ones. Tonight, Google gave us new files for Pixel/Nexus devices on Verizon, Softbank, and...

Question of the Day: What Smart Home Tech Do You Use in Your House?

Tim January 22, 2018 129

I'm rather late to the smart home game, but I'm getting there. I have an ecobee thermostat, couple Google Home units, Amazon Echo, few Philips Hue lightbulbs, and I think the next purchase for my house will be a Nest Hello doorbell. There are countless smart...

DEAL: Switch to Verizon, Get Up to $450 Off Pixel 2 or 2 XL, Note 8 and More

Kellen January 22, 2018 12

This may be the final day of this deal, but Verizon's current "up to $450 off" promo isn't a terrible choice for those looking to switch to Big Red today. I think it might be the last day, because Verizon has told us that a new BOGO deal (plus trade-in) is...

Google Starts Rolling Out WiFi Speed Labels Feature to Android 8.1

Kellen January 22, 2018 15

With the introduction of Android 8.1, Google tossed in a feature that'll surely come in handy as you enter a public space and want to jump on an open WiFi network. It's a speed estimate or speed label that'll tell you the type of connection you should expect...

YouTube TV Has Over 300,000 Subscribers a Year After Launch

Tim January 22, 2018 48

According to a source of CNBC, YouTube TV is off to an impressive start. Launched last year in February, the service is reported to have over 300,000 subscribers, though, Google has not made these figures public and would not provide a comment on the report....

Audiobooks Apparently Coming to Google Play

Tim January 22, 2018 9

According to a banner ad that was spotted inside of Google Play, as well as an APK teardown of an updated Play Books app, audiobooks are coming to Google Play. We don't have any official details from Google yet, but the teardown provided by Android Police...

Verizon’s LTE Speeds are Back, But T-Mobile Still Dominates Latest OpenSignal Report

Kellen January 22, 2018 46

Last week, OpenSignal teased its upcoming "State of the Mobile Networks: USA" report by announcing that T-Mobile was still king of US wireless download speeds, but that Verizon and AT&T were on the comeback. Today, they've dropped that full report and as...

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

Tim December 29, 2025 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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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