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Question of the Day: Pixel 2 Crew, How’s Life Without a Headphone Jack?

Kellen December 21, 2017 265

I guess this doesn't necessarily have to be a Pixel 2 owner-directed question, but yeah, let's talk about missing headphone jacks for a minute. As you guys know, I'm not one who cares much about the disappearance of the 3.5mm port in phones. Headphones...

Google Opinion Rewards Survey Asks for My Thoughts on Google Feed…

Kellen December 21, 2017 63

Most Google Opinion Rewards surveys I get are all based on previous businesses or locations it thinks I've stopped at in recent days and whether or not I made a purchase at them. Rarely do I get anything fun to answer that could involve a product or service or...

We’re a Big Step Closer to 5G

Kellen December 21, 2017 5

That's right, 5G is coming and the first 5G spec has been set. The players involved in building out 5G networks now have the details they need to make 5G a reality for you and I. 3GPP, the group of telecommunications organizations that meet to define standards...

Amazon Releases Prime Video Android TV App!

Kellen December 21, 2017 33

Whoa, Amazon published an official Prime Video app for Android TV yesterday to Google Play and I'm kind of speechless about it. This is an app that most would have assumed was available for years, yet Amazon's reluctance to release apps to Google Play is well-...

Apple Caught Throttling Old iPhone Performance, Calls It a “Feature”

Kellen December 20, 2017 121

So Apple got caught slowing down the performance of older iPhones, including the iPhone 7. They admitted to doing so today, but in the most Apple of ways, called it a "feature." There are already plenty of scorching hot takes defending Apple and those people...

This Icon Pack is Hot: Pireo

Tim December 20, 2017 17

Always on the hunt for the next "hot" icon pack, we have come across a new addition called Pireo from known icon maker Vertumus on Google Play. The pack just launched, priced at $0.99, providing over 3,800 high quality icons and 50 QHD wallpapers that make my...

Essential Rolls Out Oreo Beta 2 to Current Beta Users

Tim December 20, 2017 13

If you're already using the Oreo beta on your Essential Phone, beta build number 2 is now available. The build is labeled as OPM1.170911.213, bringing a few new Oreo features that Essential users may have been surprised to see absent in the first build....

5 Reasons the OnePlus 5T is Worth Buying

Kellen December 20, 2017 30

Now that it has been almost three weeks since we shared our final thoughts on the OnePlus 5T in our review, we thought this would be a good time to loop back and finish out our content series for it. We'll do that by offering up the 5 reasons we think this is...

What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 30

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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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 30

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 30

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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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 30

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 30

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 30

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 30

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 30

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 265

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 265

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 265

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 265

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 265

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 265

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 265

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 265

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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