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Sharing Instagram Stories Directly With Friends Just Got Easy

Tim September 12, 2017 2

In case you found an awesome Story on Instagram that your BFF needs to see, the service just made it really easy to share said story right through Direct. As an example, if you find a story you want to share, you'll see the "Direct" icon on the bottom right of...

AT&T Unlimited Choice Customers Now Receive HBO for Free

Tim September 12, 2017 15

AT&T customers on a Unlimited Plus plan have been enjoying free HBO since April, but starting September 15, all AT&T customers on an Unlimited Choice plan will also have access to the video service for free. This is big news because an Unlimited Choice...

Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone X Event Live Chat!

Kellen September 12, 2017 110

There are only a handful of days throughout a tech calendar year that bring us true snark-filled joy. Almost all of them include Apple events, because there are few companies quite as obscenely self-obsessed whose purposely comical facade to surroundings,...

Pixel and Nexus September Security Patches Have Started, We Think (Updated)

Kellen September 12, 2017 36

Ever since Android Oreo dropped, Google has pushed the update out in manner best described as, "Who knows wtf Google is doing." From betas to stable to images and now into our first security patch, I'm not sure anyone knows if the typical rollout pattern has...

Oreo Update for Galaxy S8, S8+ Under Development at Samsung

Tim September 11, 2017 19

Here's some news you can file under not-so-surprising, with it being reported by SamMobile that Samsung has begun development on the Oreo update for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. While this news is indeed exciting for anyone carrying a Galaxy S8 around, here's...

My 5 Favorite Galaxy Note 8 Themes

Tim September 11, 2017 24

For the past few flagships, Samsung has built in its Theme service that allows owners to change up the overall software look of their Galaxy device. Considering I'm still not a massive fan of Samsung's custom UI look, the theming has been lovely, and I wanted...

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is Official and So Hot

Kellen September 11, 2017 61

Xiaomi announced new phones this morning, but there is one that is going to steal all of the headlines. That phone is the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, and it's grabbing everyone's attention because of its all-display design that greatly improves the phone's overall...

BlackBerry Priv Won’t Receive Update to Nougat

Tim September 11, 2017 16

According to BlackBerry's GM Alex Thurber, the Priv will not be receiving an update to Nougat. Womp womp. The Priv launched with Lollipop in 2015, then received its Marshmallow update in April, 2016. And even though Nougat launched last year and Oreo has...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 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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