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LG and NextRadio Partner to Bring FM Radio to Your Next Phone

Kellen August 10, 2017 22

LG and NextRadio announced this morning that going forward, LG will enable an FM chip inside its smartphones, allowing for access to your local FM radio broadcasts in the US and Canada. Neither company said which LG phones would have the chip (maybe the LG V30...

LG V30 to Feature F/1.6 Camera, Crystal Clear Lens (Updated)

Kellen August 9, 2017 36

LG announced tonight that its upcoming flagship phone, the LG V30, will feature a first for a smartphone camera. That breakthrough comes via its f/1.6 aperture, the largest we have seen thus far if memory serves me correctly. Not only that, but LG thinks an...

Android O is Almost Here, so Here’s Android Distribution Charted for the Past 5 Years

Kellen August 9, 2017 42

Yesterday's Android distribution numbers should be the final numbers released before Android O goes stable and starts rolling out to Nexus and Pixel devices, as well as manufacturers who want to get updates ready for their own phones. We included a small chart...

MetroPCS Intros $50/Month Unlimited Plan, $25 for Additional Lines

Tim August 9, 2017 11

Beginning today, MetroPCS has a new unlimited offering for its customers. For $50/month (that's with taxes and fees included), you can have an unlimited plan, followed by just $25/month for additional lines. That means you can have two unlimited lines for just...

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...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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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