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Verizon’s Total Mobile Protection Plan Price Increases to $13 (Updated)

Kellen January 7, 2018 23

This weekend, Verizon announced upcoming changes to their Total Mobile Protection (TMP) plan that affects all customers enrolled in the plan, as well as new customers. The big change is a price increase, but Verizon also says they are lowering the cost of...

Weekly Recap: CES 2018 Kicks Off Next Week!

Tim January 5, 2018 4

Kellen and I will touch down in Las Vegas this Sunday for CES 2018, which hopefully proves to be a week full of fun announcements and new products. We don't know what to expect in terms of Android announcements, but we'll be there if anything happens, don't...

Lightning DEAL: This AUKEY Quick Charge 3.0 Charger is Just $10.49 Right Now (Updated!)

Kellen January 5, 2018 7

This deal won't be around much longer, but if you hurry over to Amazon, you can grab an AUKEY Quick Charge 3.0 wall charger for just $10.49 ($3.50 off). It won't be around long because this is a lightning deal, so be quick about it. With this charger, you'll...

Google Has Sold a Google Home Every Second Since October 19

Tim January 5, 2018 49

Google has never been one to share specific sales numbers for its hardware devices, but in a blog post from today, the company gave us a rough idea at how many Google Home devices have shipped and the metric they used may impress you. According to Google, the...

Upgraded Nokia 6 2nd-Gen Hits China, Hopefully Finds the US Too

Tim January 5, 2018 7

The second-generation of the Nokia 6 is now up for pre-order in China, with no word quite yet on when or if it will hit the US. For being priced at around $230, the new Nokia 6 is a good looking handset, with a body made from 6000 series aluminum and...

Amazon’s Alexa is Coming to Headphones, Wearables, Other Mobile Accessories

Kellen January 5, 2018 4

Once Google put the Google Assistant in a pair of Bose headphones a few months back, it was only a matter of time before Amazon did the same thing with its Alexa assistant. Today, Amazon announced that they are indeed entering the mobile accessory space with...

Samsung’s Exynos 9810 is Official and Ready for the Galaxy S9, Just Not in the US

Kellen January 4, 2018 18

Samsung announced its latest high-end mobile application processor today, the Exynos 9810. This is Samsung's processor that will likely power the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ around the globe, just not here in the US where the Snapdragon 845 will reign supreme....

Whoa, These New Sony Xperia Devices Look Like All Other Xperia Devices

Tim January 4, 2018 25

Thanks to VentureBeat, we're getting our first good looks at Sony's upcoming devices, the Xperia XA2, Xepria XA2 Ultra (pictured above), and Xperia L2 (pictured below). According to the outlet, Sony may introduce these three new low to mid-range devices at CES...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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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