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Renders of Sony Xperia XZ1 Leak, Looks Like an Xperia Phone

Tim August 24, 2017 52

You may know that we don't cover Sony devices too heavily, since they don't have much traction in the US, but given IFA is right around the corner, the latest leak is at least interesting. Posted to Twitter this week, multiple shots of the upcoming Xperia XZ1...

Huawei Throws Shade at Samsung to Hype Mate 10, Mentions #BeyondTheGalaxy

Tim August 24, 2017 64

Huawei Australia's Twitter account is hyping up the company's upcoming Huawei Mate 10 smartphone, throwing a bit of shade at Samsung and its recent announcement of the Galaxy Note 8. Now, I'm not here to say whether Huawei is in a position to do this, but if...

BlackBerry KEYone Hits AT&T on September 1

Tim August 24, 2017 11

The BlackBerry KEYone is making its way to AT&T on September 1, no longer a carrier exclusive for Sprint. If you've wanted a KEYone, but didn't want to go through Sprint, the phone has been purchasable through Amazon and Best Buy, too, but this move opens...

Report: HTC Considering Sale of Vive VR Business

Tim August 24, 2017 12

According to a report from Bloomberg, who cites a source close to the matter, HTC is working with an adviser as it considers multiple options to help boost its financial situation. As reported, there seems to be a few options, include bringing on a strategic...

Samsung to Launch New Gear Smartwatch at IFA

Tim August 24, 2017 14

Speaking with CNBC, Samsung's DJ Koh confirmed that a new Gear-branded smartwatch is coming at next week's IFA. While no device specifics were mentioned, Koh did speak about how the wearable market hasn't quite exploded like many industry analysts predicted....

Grab Rememory, Peter Dinklage’s New Film, for Free on Google Play

Tim August 24, 2017 13

Set to hit limited theaters on September 8, Rememory, starring Tyrion Lann... excuse me, Peter Dinklage, can be grabbed for free right now on Google Play. If you need a plot, "The film explores the unexplained death of Gordon Dunn, a visionary scientific...

Evleaks: 2nd-Gen Pixel Phones to be Unveiled October 5, Run Snapdragon 836 Processors

Tim August 24, 2017 144

A date is reportedly set for the unveiling of the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 from Google. According to evleaks, the date you've all been waiting for is October 5. That's about a month and a half away. Not only did the Evan's tweet discuss when we'll see Google's...

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Pre-Orders Are Now Live

Tim August 24, 2017 25

Pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 8 are now live everywhere. As you'd expect from Samsung, you really can find the Note 8 on every carrier in the US pretty much, as well as at quite a few retailers. Technically, if you're looking for the best deal on this very...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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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