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Neverending Nightmares is Full of Jump Scares and Gruesome Visuals

Tim December 4, 2017 2

Neverending Nightmares was launched for select platforms all the way back in 2014, but at long last, the game is available directly from Google Play for Android devices. You see, when this game launched, it was available exclusively for OUYA and Steam, but it...

Google Releases December’s Security Bulletin, Images Coming Tomorrow

Kellen December 4, 2017 15

Google posted December's security bulletin for Android this morning with details about the latest patches for the platform. There are two patches for this month, one for December 1 and another for December 5. If you own a Pixel or Nexus device, you'll get the...

User Shows Off New Netflix App Design, All About the Bottom Buttons

Tim December 4, 2017 11

According to at least one person on reddit, Netflix is testing a redesign of its Android app. While we don't have a ton of screenshots to share, user MyFishDrownedItself at least shared a few details about what the redesign offers. From what we can see with...

Facebook Messenger Kids Announced for iOS, Coming Later to Android

Tim December 4, 2017 9

Facebook announced a new chat app for kids today, suitably called Messenger Kids. Sadly, this app is only in preview for iOS at the time, but should be available for Android and select Kindle devices in the "coming months." Messenger Kids is all about allowing...

Verizon’s $300-Off Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Deal is Live With “50%” Off Google Home Bonus

Kellen December 4, 2017 32

The $300-off deal from Verizon for the Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL that we told you about at the end of last week is now available online after a short in-store exclusive period. The deal is noteworthy because it drops $300 off the price of any Pixel 2 or 2 XL...

The Little Things: Pixel 2 and 2 XL Screens Don’t Light Up When You Charge or Unplug

Kellen December 2, 2017 124

I can't tell you how many times I've cussed out my phone just before falling asleep. Typically, when I'm ready to pass out for the night, I reach for the charging cable next to my bed and plug in whichever phone I'm testing at the moment, only to have its...

Weekly Recap: OnePlus 5T is Here and Google Fixed Its Burger Emoji

Tim December 1, 2017 2

The big news from this week is Google's fixing of its hamburger emoji. Yep, massive news. More seriously, we have the OnePlus 5T in-house (review coming up soon!), Google may launch the Google Home Max on December 11, and Andy Rubin has taken a leave from...

T-Mobile Shares Entire List of LTE-A Markets – See If You are Covered

Kellen December 1, 2017 29

Your smartphone isn't quite ready for true 5G yet, but that hasn't stopped carriers from taking additional steps to build up their networks as we get there. T-Mobile has been vocal in recent years about the investment they've made in their LTE network to help...

Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 29

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 29

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 29

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 29

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 29

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 29

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 29

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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

Kellen January 27, 2026 29

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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