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DEAL: Motorola Hosting 25% Off Moto Mods, $150 Off Moto Z2 Play for V-Day

Tim February 5, 2018 3

To celebrate the day that's all about romance, Motorola is hosting a sale on all of its Moto Mods, as well as the Moto Z2 Play. Should a Moto Mod be on your special someone's Valentine's Day list, most Mods are marked at 25% off (some are a bit less), which...

Verizon Completes 5G Video Call on a Samsung Tablet During Super Bowl

Kellen February 5, 2018 5

I'm starting to find myself in the camp of, "Stop talking about your supposed 5G advancements until you have a live network and a phone that works on them." Because, look, one can only listen to Verizon and T-Mobile and AT&T and Sprint talk about their own...

Google Calendar, Please Give Me Back a Snooze Button on Android

Kellen February 5, 2018 15

I can't believe I'm typing this out, since this seems like a 2007-inspired feature (that may have once existed in 2012), but you know what would be cool? A snooze button in Google Calendar notifications on Android. You know what I mean, right? As a Google...

Android Distribution Updated for February 2018: Oreo Breaks 1%!

Tim February 5, 2018 14

It only took what's basically been half of a year, but Oreo has cracked 1% on the Android Distribution chart. Last month, Oreo was sitting at 0.7%, but now, Android 8.0+ is at 1.1%. It's not the largest jump in history, but hey, we're getting there. For other...

Here’s the Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ in ‘Lilac Purple’

Tim February 5, 2018 56

We're expecting to see the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ unveiled later this month, but naturally, the internet ain't about that life. Thanks to @evleaks, we're getting a mighty good look at both devices, frontside and backside, in a new colorway for the Galaxy S...

Pre-Order the Huawei Mate 10 Pro for $799, Get a Free $150 Gift Card

Tim February 5, 2018 8

Huawei's latest flagship, the Mate 10 Pro, is now available for pre-order for $799 in the US, purchasable through retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H. Of course, if you've been following, the device is not being offered through any US carriers, thanks...

February’s Android Security Update Goes Live for Nexus and Pixel Devices

Kellen February 5, 2018 32

Google just dropped the February 2018 security patch for Nexus and Pixel devices on us, the same update that should include 3rd party access for camera apps with Pixel Visual Core. At this time, we already have both factory image and OTA files, so choose...

Google Turns on Pixel Visual Core for 3rd Party Apps in Pixel 2 February Update (Updated)

Kellen February 5, 2018 24

Google's Pixel Visual Core, the company's first custom chip that helps 3rd party camera apps utilize their HDR+ technology, will be turned on for all Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL users with the February Android security patch. That update should go live later today,...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 24

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 24

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 24

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 24

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 24

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 24

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 24

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 24

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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