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Verizon Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Pick-Up December Security Patch

Kellen December 13, 2017 7

Just when it seemed as if Samsung was fully slipping on keeping its phones up-to-date, they team up with Verizon to push the December security patch to the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. I say that not only because of the slow update rollout to their unlocked...

DEAL: All Moto Mods on Sale at Best Buy, Save Up to $75

Tim December 13, 2017 15

Best Buy is currently hosting a sale on all of its Moto Mods accessories, perfect for anyone currently using a compatible Motorola smartphone. That could be the Moto Z, Z2, Z2 Force, or anything that takes Moto Mods. As for what's on sale, you can grab a new...

DEAL: Best Buy’s Doorbuster Drops Moto X4 to $339 ($60 Off)

Kellen December 13, 2017 5

The latest noteworthy holiday doorbuster from Best Buy is a mega-discount on the unlocked Moto X4. Normally priced at $399.99, you can buy one today at $339.99 ($60 off). Now, I know in my Moto X4 review I didn't exactly tell anyone to run out and buy one, but...

Google Home Max Unboxing, Setup, and First Listen!

Kellen December 13, 2017 40

Google Home Max is in the building! Ours actually arrived last night, but we hadn't found the time to set it up until this morning, so we did that by unboxing and giving it a first listen on camera. To recap, Google Home Max is Google's first Hi-Fi speaker...

Google Assistant Now Available for Android Tablets, Phones Running Lollipop

Tim December 13, 2017 9

For those who have been waiting to see Google Assistant make its ways to Android tablets or if you're somehow using a phone that is still using Lollipop, today's a big day for you. Announced by Google, Google Assistant is now available to Android tablets (...

DEAL: Huawei Hosting Holiday Sale on Phones, Wearables, and Tablets

Tim December 13, 2017 17

Huawei is hosting deals across the web this week, making it easy to get a bit of last minute holiday shopping done. Deals can be found for Huawei's smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets. To give you an idea of what's out there, you can save $100 on a Mate 9,...

T-Mobile Acquires Layer3 TV, Will Launch Its Own TV Service in 2018

Kellen December 13, 2017 27

The next Uncarrier move for T-Mobile is a move into the streaming TV space. This morning, the fiery wireless carrier announced that they have acquired Layer3 TV and plan to use its technology to launch a TV service in 2018. As you can imagine, today's...

Question of the Day: How Much is Too Much for a Smartphone?

Tim December 12, 2017 142

We're still seeing smartphone prices tick up at a consistent rate. If it continues, the Galaxy Note 9 (not a confirmed name) could easily cost $1,000+, making it one hell of an expensive Android device. For iPhone buyers, Apple's next iPhone lineup might also...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 142

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 142

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 142

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 142

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 142

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 142

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 142

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 142

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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