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Verizon’s Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, and LG G5 Get Updates Too (Updated: More Updates!)

Kellen January 25, 2018 19

Verizon's LG V30 isn't their only device picking up a new update today. The Verizon variants of the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, and LG G5 are grabbing them as well. Unlike the V30's update, which included some new UI tweaks, these updates appear to be nothing...

Rootless Pixel Launcher V3 Brings the Best Pixel Launcher Features and Then Some to Any Phone

Tim January 25, 2018 20

Google's Pixel Launcher is exclusive to Pixel devices, naturally, but 3rd-party developers are always working hard to bring these types of apps to other Android users. Thanks to a developer on XDA, Rootless Pixel Launcher is available now to all Android phones...

Files Go Adds Tablet Support, Expands SD Card Support, Intros ‘Open With’ Option

Tim January 25, 2018 3

Google's Files Go storage management app is getting updated this week, bringing three new features to all users. The first major change is the expansion of SD card support. With one tap, users can now view files on their SD card in a list or grid view, leading...

Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Oreo Beta Ends January 26 in US

Kellen January 25, 2018 16

If you have been testing Android Oreo in the Samsung Beta Program with your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+, your time is almost up. Samsung started notifying users that the Oreo beta for the S8 and S8+ ends on January 26 in the US. That's tomorrow, guys. This news...

Verizon LG V30 Updated With December Security Patch, Various UI Tweaks

Tim January 25, 2018 17

Verizon's LG V30 is being updated this week, labeled as build VS99610e. Inside, owners will find the December, 2017 security patch, plus a few UI improvements. According to the changelog, a new indicator will appear for when a user is wirelessly charging the...

LG Confirms They’ll Release the G7 When They Damn Well Feel Like It, and They Don’t Know When That’ll Be

Kellen January 25, 2018 20

LG reported Q4 earnings last night and the numbers show another loss for their mobile division. That's not a shocker, since they've been losing money in phones for some time. While reporting on those poor numbers, Engadget mentioned a report that suggested LG...

DEAL: Essential Phone Drops to $435 on Amazon ($65 Off)

Kellen January 25, 2018 15

The Essential Phone is down to just $434.99 today at Amazon, a solid $65 drop in price from its normal $500 spot. This isn't the first price drop for Andy Rubin's first phone from his young company, but it is the lowest price we've seen since that ridiculous...

Samsung’s First Galaxy S9 Teaser for February 25 Says Its Camera is “Reimagined”

Kellen January 24, 2018 61

Samsung just sent out an official teaser and invite for its Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ unveiling on February 25. For those not familiar with the date, that is indeed the start of Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the expected unveiling date. The teaser...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 61

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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Here’s the Nothing Phone 4a

Kellen February 23, 2026 61

Nothing is preparing to fully reveal the Nothing Phone 4a on March 5, so the teasing of this next device is reaching new...

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Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 61

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 61

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 61

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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

Kellen February 16, 2026 61

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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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 61

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 61

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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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