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White Essential Phone Now Available for Purchase

Kellen October 11, 2017 42

The white Essential Phone is finally here! Essential just sent me an email with the news because that's the model I had previously reserved, but it looks like the white model is generally available for purchase at their site if you are interested. The white...

T-Mobile’s Mobile Without Borders Now has Borders, Thanks to 5GB Data Cap

Kellen October 11, 2017 18

Back in 2015, T-Mobile introduced a new feature to its line-up of data plans called "Mobile Without Borders." As the name suggests, your plan ignored borders in North America, allowing you to travel to and from Canada or Mexico without having to worry about...

Video: 20+ LG V30 Tips and Tricks!

Kellen October 11, 2017 10

Oh yeah, we've got LG V30 tips and tricks for you now, brand new V30 owners. I'm sure you already whipped through our unboxing and "First 10 Things" videos, so now it's time to dive a bit deeper into LG's latest V-series phone. In this clip that has me...

Google Wallpapers App Updated With New Categories, Bit of Pixel 2 Goodies

Tim October 11, 2017 24

The official Wallpapers app from Google received a few new categories today, including a wallpaper specifically for all Pixel users that was showcased on the Pixel 2 at Google's October 4 event. From what we can tell, Google has added three new categories,...

Google to Inject Duo Video Calling Into Core Android Apps

Tim October 11, 2017 34

Duo, announced alongside Allo at last year's Google I/O, has been available as an option for folks who want a solid video calling service directly from Google. It actually works very well and we find ourselves using it much more than we do Allo. Anyway,...

Into the Dead 2 Now Available on Google Play

Tim October 11, 2017 7

In March of 2013, one of my favorite zombie killin' games was launched to Google Play, Into the Dead. Today, its sequel, Into the Dead 2, is now available for download. If you watch the trailer below, don't get fooled into thinking there is a compelling story...

Google Starts Updating Device Health Services Through Google Play for Pixel and Nexus Devices

Kellen October 11, 2017 14

Owners of the Pixel or Pixel XL and Nexus devices should be seeing an update this morning for an app called Device Health Services. I'd imagine the new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will see updates to this as well, once they launch. What is Device Health Services?...

Razer Teases “Biggest Unveiling” for November 1, Could be a Phone

Tim October 11, 2017 20

Razer has officially begun teasing something big, its "biggest unveiling," to be exact. Posted to Twitter moments ago, the gaming-focused company states we'll watch, listen, and play, alongside an image of a person watching something on a handheld device. Is...

Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 20

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 20

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025 20

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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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