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Galaxy Note 8 in Deepsea Blue Available November 16 in the US

Tim November 8, 2017 14

The Galaxy Note 8 in Deepsea Blue will be available on November 16 at Best Buy and on Samsung's web store. We've actually been waiting for this color to launch ever since Samsung first detailed the Galaxy Note 8 in mid-August. At launch, the Note 8 was only...

Wednesday Poll: Do You Care About Wireless Charging?

Kellen November 8, 2017 153

Does wireless charging matter anymore? I know that Apple kids are just now getting on board with this technology that has been in Android phones for years and years and years, and now think it's the hot new thing, but I'm actually curious if it's a technology...

Check Those Inboxes: Google Home Mini Codes Going Out to Pixel 2 Buyers

Kellen November 8, 2017 54

When you pre-ordered your new Google Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL, you likely did so knowing that you'd be receiving a free Google Home Mini too. At the time of order, especially for those first early orders, Google said to expect redeem codes or emails to arrive...

Essential Phone Grabs November Security Patch Already, Fingerprint Bug Fix

Kellen November 7, 2017 32

Andy Rubin's Essential Phone is already picking up the November security patch that Google just dropped yesterday on Pixel and Nexus devices. The update only weighs in at 57.4MB, but it also includes fixes for fingerprint related issues that arrived with the...

DEAL: Samsung’s New Gear Sport Smartwatch Already $30 Off (Just $269)

Kellen November 7, 2017 18

Samsung's Gear Sport, their newest sporty smartwatch that debuted a little over a week ago, is already discounted at most retailers. You can currently find both the black and blue models at Samsung's store, Amazon, and Best Buy for $30 off. With that discount,...

Twitter’s 280 Character Limit is Ready for You!

Kellen November 7, 2017 19

The 280 character Tweet limit that Twitter began testing for a small group of users back in September is now ready for almost everyone. Twitter announced today that "all languages where cramming was an issue" will see the doubling of the character limit from...

Look! Saygus V2 Did Actually Show Up at the FCC!

Kellen November 7, 2017 30

As much as I would love to never talk about Saygus and the V2 phone again (that's probably a lie - talking about disasters is fun), we can't quit until we see this thing through. And guess what? After supposedly clearing the FCC a couple of months back, the...

5 Reasons the Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL Are Worth Buying

Tim November 7, 2017 108

We've already discussed how this has been one of the best year's for Android phone buying and we mean it. Each major Android OEM has launched a flagship worthy of your money. As a consumer, this is a good thing, unless you're out here trying to save money,...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 108

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 108

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 108

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 108

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 108

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 108

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 108

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 108

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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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