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Unlocked HTC U11 Update to Oreo Rolling Out Today

Tim November 27, 2017 10

Disclosed over the weekend, owners of an unlocked HTC U11 are in for a treat this week. According to HTC's Mo Versi, an update to Oreo is rolling out starting today for the unlocked U11. This is great news. This update wasn't exactly teased by HTC and the last...

DEAL: Google Store Cyber Monday Deals – Free Google Home With Pixelbook, Still $29 Home Mini

Kellen November 27, 2017 3

We already told you about Google's Pixel 2 deal for Cyber Monday, but that's not all they are doing on the Google Store. Google is also giving out free Google Home units with Pixelbook orders, plus they still have the Home, Home Mini, and Chromecasts dropped...

OnePlus 5 Gets First Oreo Beta Build That You Can Update to Right Away

Kellen November 27, 2017 3

Alongside the OnePlus 5T's first update this weekend, OnePlus also released an Android Oreo beta build for the OnePlus 5. It is the first "open beta" for the phone, so it may have bugs and it will get you off the current OTA path, but you can flash it right...

First OnePlus 5T Update Improves a Bunch of Stuff, Adds KRACK Patch

Kellen November 27, 2017 3

The first OnePlus 5T update was released over the weekend and it improves a handful of items. From fingerprint and face unlocks to the stabilization in video recording, the overall experience of OnePlus' newest phone should be better. It also patches KRACK....

DEAL: Google Store Offers $100 Store Credit + Free Google Home Mini With Pixel 2 Purchase

Kellen November 27, 2017 30

The best Cyber Monday 2017 deal on the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL is running at the Google Store for the next few days. If you buy either Pixel 2 from Google, they'll give you a $100 store credit to be used on other Google Store goodies, plus a free Google...

DEAL: Best Buy has the Pixel XL for $5/Mo

Kellen November 27, 2017 26

Been looking at the original Pixel XL, but wanted to see its price drop to something ridiculously low? Best Buy has you covered. For Cyber Monday, Best Buy will sell you the Google Pixel XL with 32GB storage for just $5 per month. That's a savings of around $...

DEAL: Essential Phone + 360 Camera Drops to $399 for Cyber Monday

Kellen November 27, 2017 23

After the past week of deals, we're finishing it all off with a fresh Cyber Monday 2017. We're hardly awake out here on the west coast, but one deal has already caught our eye - Essential Phone with a 360 camera accessory for just $399. As you all know, the...

Verizon’s 10 Best Black Friday Deals

Kellen November 24, 2017 17

Verizon is hosting a pretty decent Black Friday sale that could land you up to 50% off the best smartphones out there. The Pixel 2 (50% off) and Pixel 2 XL (35% off) are included, as are the Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8. If you don't want/need a new phone, you'...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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