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How to: Connect to Google Home Over Bluetooth

Kellen August 18, 2017 15

Back at Google I/O, Google announced that Bluetooth pairing was on the way to Google Home, leading way to more flexible music control. Rather than needing Google's built-in Chromecast support or for your favorite apps to get onboard, you could instead just...

Trello App Update Brings Support for Launcher Shortcuts and Android O’s Notification Channels

Tim August 18, 2017 3

Following the announcement of Android O's official launch date this morning (August 21), Trello has updated its app to support Android O and a few of its features. As noted in the app's changelog, users will now have access to Android O's Notification Channels...

Buy an LG G6 or V20 on an EIP at T-Mobile and Add a Line, Get One Free

Tim August 18, 2017 27

For a limited time at T-Mobile, if you purchase an LG G6 or V20 on an Equipment Installment Plan (EIP) and add a line to your plan, you'll receive a G6 or V20 for free via a rebate. This promo is an easy way to grab a new phone and save up to $500 when doing...

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Android O is Coming August 21, Minutes After the Solar Eclipse (Updated: Oreo?)

Kellen August 18, 2017 55

It's official: Android O will be released on (or at least named) on August 21, the same day as the big total solar eclipse! To get us hyped, Google has opened up a special landing page over at the Android site with a countdown to the unveiling, which will go...

If Only LG Put the Time Spent on Wallpaper Videos Into Their Android Skin…

Kellen August 18, 2017 39

LG's Android skin, currently known as UX 6.0+, is by no means my favorite. It's not that attractive to look at, it's bloated with stuff and things, and more than likely is the reason I keep finding myself setting most LG phones aside after polishing off a...

Opinion: 2017 is the Best Looking Lineup of Android Devices to Date

Tim August 17, 2017 81

It doesn't seem like long ago when Android devices had faux leather backs with plastic faux stitching, but thankfully, we've come a long way since then. A few years back, if you were looking for a truly attractive Android phone, you didn't have many options....

Thursday Poll: Do You Have a Home Phone?

Kellen August 17, 2017 96

A little over a year ago, we tried to find out how many of you still own a home phone and subscribe to home phone service. At the time, 35% of you still did! We asked because Google had just announced its new Fiber Phone, which seemed silly even if it was a...

Google Now Feed Loses Card-Swiping and Nerds are Losing Their Minds

Kellen August 17, 2017 78

Google has been making numerous adjustments to the Google App and its Feed (formerly Google Now) for most of 2017. We've seen things like new panels emerge with a separation of your interests and daily schedule, shortcuts to popular Google Search tools, and...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 78

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 78

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 78

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 78

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 78

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 78

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 78

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 78

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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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