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OnePlus 13R Launches Alongside OnePlus 13 at Just $599

Kellen January 7, 2025 3

The OnePlus 13 isn't the only new phone that we have to celebrate today. OnePlus is also delivering the OnePlus 13R, a close-to-flagship level phone with a price I think most of you will like. The OnePlus 13R includes a bunch of specs packaged together in a...

OnePlus 13 Arrives Globally and Here’s Pricing, Launch Details, More

Kellen January 7, 2025 8

The OnePlus 13, a phone that was announced and released in China back in October of last year, is now official on the global stage and will launch in the US today. Carrying the same specs as the Chinese version, only now with OxygenOS as the software skin on...

Galaxy S25 Reservations Open, Save Up to $1250!

Tim January 6, 2025 5

Samsung's reservations for the upcoming Galaxy S25 series are now live. For those who reserve during the period leading up to January 22, Samsung is offering $50 of an instant discount when you go through with purchase. The $50 can be paired with trade-in...

Samsung Unpacked Happens January 22

Tim January 6, 2025 1

Samsung has confirmed that its next Unpacked event is scheduled for January 22 at 10am Pacific, complete with live press event in San Jose, CA and a livestream for those who can't attend. Reserve Galaxy S25 Ultra, Save Up to $1250 At this year's Unpacked, we...

Wear OS Code Points to Inbound Gemini, Earthquake Alerts

Tim January 6, 2025 1

Separate teardowns are pointing to new features supposedly inbound for Wear OS users: Gemini as a replacement for Google Assistant and earthquake alerts. Courtesy of 9to5Google, Google is still preparing Gemini to replace Assistant on Wear OS, with code...

Samsung, Google Commit to Qi2 Supported Devices in 2025

Tim January 6, 2025 4

It was in late 2023 when the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) provided details on the Qi2 standard, and this week from CES, we're getting confirmation that more devices that support this updated standard will be made available to purchase. The biggest Android...

Latest One UI 7 Beta Update Rolling Out, Plenty of Bug Fixes Inside

Tim January 6, 2025 1

A fresh One UI 7 beta update is rolling out to supported Galaxy devices, labeled as software version ZXLJ. Inside, there are only two "new" features, but a long list of bug fixes and improvements. This is what we expect from beta builds, so hats off to Samsung...

Fubo, Hulu + Live TV Getting Combined and Disney Will Own It

Tim January 6, 2025 10

It was announced this morning that Fubo and Hulu + Live TV are getting combined into a single business. Once the dust has settled, Disney will be the majority owner while leading it will be the existing Fubo management team. And to ensure this doesn't get...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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