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And Now Pictures of the Essential Phone in “Full Mass Production”

Kellen August 9, 2017 60

Now that we know to pencil in next week as the time to expect an Essential Phone release date reveal, company boss Andy Rubin has even more to share. According to Rubin, the Essential Phone is in "full mass production" as they ramp up to deliver one to you....

T-Mobile Makes REVVL Phone, Smartpicks for JUMP! On Demand Official

Tim August 9, 2017 2

Thanks to a tweet from yesterday, we already know availability specifics of T-Mobile's new REVVL smartphone. Now, thanks to an official announcement, we're not only learning more about REVVL and its features, but also a new Smartpicks lineup of devices for...

Here is Lenovo’s First Stock Android Phone

Kellen August 9, 2017 26

A few days ago, we reported on Lenovo's plans to ditch their whatever-it-was-called UI and replace it with a stock Android experience going forward. The first phone to do just that is now official as the Lenovo K8 Note. My guess is that you'll never see this...

Disney is Leaving Netflix to Start Its Own Streaming Service

Kellen August 9, 2017 44

Yesterday, Disney announced that it had acquired a majority ownership of BAMTech, a company that specializes in streaming sports video, because their goal is launch an ESPN-branded video streaming service early next year. That's not all, though. In addition to...

Essential Phone Will be Sold Through Amazon and Best Buy, Release Date Coming in a Week

Kellen August 9, 2017 41

A few weeks ago, Andy Rubin told us that the Essential Phone would be here in a "few weeks." Today, the company's president, Nicoolo De Masi, told the Wall Street Journal that it'll be another "few weeks." However, De Masi did say that he'll have an exact...

T-Mobile Says Its REVVL Smartphone Arrives Tomorrow for $125

Kellen August 9, 2017 13

T-Mobile will release its own smartphone tomorrow, according to T-Mobile's own Twitter help account. The phone will be called the T-Mobile REVVL and it'll cost just $125. What is the T-Mobile REVVL? It's a lower-tier phone, that's for sure, but if you need...

Android Distribution Updated for August 2017: Nougat Brings Fire and Fury

Kellen August 8, 2017 35

It's Android distribution update day! Google updated the numbers for the month of August, showing Nougat and Marshmallow still on the rise, while most of the rest of the Android versions dropped. Nougat is now up to 13.5% of the Android pie and Marshmallow...

Buy an HTC U11, Receive 3 Months of Amazon Music Unlimited for Free

Tim August 8, 2017 9

For a limited time, HTC is offering three months of free access to Amazon Music Unlimited with the purchase of a U11 smartphone. If you aren't already using Amazon Music Unlimited, you know, because there are plenty of other fine music subscription services,...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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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