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Verizon Adds Mexico and Canada Usage to Go Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 19, 2018 5

On January 25, Verizon will add a new feature to its Go Unlimited data plan: usage in Mexico and Canada. This addition brings it in line in terms of features with the upper-tier Beyond Unlimited plan, though there are some things to be aware of. When the Go...

T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Active, S7 Edge Updated With January Security Patch

Tim January 19, 2018 7

Updates are rolling out to the Galaxy S8 Active and Galaxy S7 Edge on T-Mobile, security updates to be exact. Both are detailed as the January security patch, with the S8 Active carrying a new baseband of G892USQS1ARA1, while the S7 Edge's new baseband is ...

OnePlus Confirms That Up to 40,000 Customers’ Credit Card Info Stolen

Kellen January 19, 2018 8

At the beginning of the week, we first shared news with you about a potential security breach at OnePlus' online store, where customer credit card information was potentially stolen. After investigating the matter, OnePlus has confirmed this morning that up to...

Android Pay Adds 80 New Banks and Credit Unions

Kellen January 18, 2018 29

We haven't been consistent in our coverage of the new banks and credit unions that are constantly added to Android Pay's (Google Pay?) supported list, but today we thought would be a great time to give you an update, since Google added another 80 of them. This...

Notarize App Makes Notarizing Documents so Easy

Tim January 18, 2018 20

I've only had to find a notary once or twice in my life, but each time, it felt like such a hassle. I was younger and the process of finding a random person to watch me sign a document and then pay them for doing so felt like a very odd thing. Regardless, it's...

T-Mobile Ramps Up the 5G Petty Wars With Verizon and AT&T

Kellen January 18, 2018 11

Verizon says they'll launch fixed residential 5G this year. AT&T suggests it'll launch mobile 5G at around the same time. And T-Mobile has made it clear that they won't deliver 5G until 2019 at the earliest, with a full nationwide rollout by 2020. Because...

DEAL: Buy a Pixel 2, Get 50% Off a Pair of Pixel Buds ($79)

Tim January 18, 2018 13

To get folks using its Google Assistant-toting earphones, Google is offering 50% off a pair of Pixel Buds whenever you purchase a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL from the Google Store. At 50% off, the price of the Buds comes down to just $79.50 from the usual $159 price...

Verizon to Sell NBA League Pass Subscriptions, Offer Select Games for Free Via Yahoo Sports App

Tim January 18, 2018 12

Verizon and the NBA have agreed to a new partnership, one that will have Big Red selling League Pass and offering free games through its Yahoo Sports app. League Pass, if you aren't already hip to it, is good for watching basically any out-of-market NBA game,...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 12

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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