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T-Mobile Quietly Changes JUMP! On Demand to Allow Device Changes Every 30 Days

Tim August 8, 2017 63

T-Mobile has recently rolled out changes to JUMP! On Demand (JOD), making it much more intriguing for folks who always want to have the latest and greatest available. Before these changes, anyone a part of JOD could upgrade their phone up to 3 times in a year....

DEAL: Galaxy S8 and S8+ are Still Up to $300 Off ($150 Discount + $150 Trade)

Kellen August 8, 2017 18

Just over two weeks ago, Samsung kicked off its latest mega-discount-promo on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ that gets you up to an instant $300 off. I'm happy to report that the deal is still live, though I'd be surprised if it lasts much longer. The deal works...

Here’s a Fun Take: I Don’t Give a Sh*t About Disappearing Headphone Jacks

Kellen August 8, 2017 482

Include one, don't include one. I don't care. I don't care because it's just not that big of a deal. Like really, you are going to end a relationship with a company over a little 3.5mm port that they were probably putting in the wrong place to begin with (#...

Verizon’s Moto Z, Moto Z Force, Moto Z Play, and Moto Z2 Play All Grab Updates

Kellen August 7, 2017 52

Verizon and Motorola are pushing updates to their Moto Z line of phones to kick off the week. In fact, all of their current Moto Z phones are grabbing new software versions today, including the new Moto Z2 Play. The Moto Z DROID and Moto Z Force DROID are...

Fossil’s New Q Venture and Q Explorist, With Full Circle Displays, Up for Pre-Order

Tim August 7, 2017 22

Fossil announced two new Android Wear devices this morning, both featuring the company's first usage of full circle displays. Up to this point, you may have noticed that everything in Fossil's Q lineup had the "flat tire" appearance, which is where their...

LG V30 Outed in HITRECORD Promo Videos

Kellen August 7, 2017 70

For those who didn't know, LG and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are good buddies. With each new LG flagship phone release over the past couple of years, they tend to partner with the actor/filmmaker and his HITRECORD organization to get creative types to use LG devices...

Oh Boy: Google’s Pixel 2 Strikes Pose for the Camera in New Pictures

Kellen August 7, 2017 133

After Friday's leak that gave us a first look at the HTC-made Google Pixel 2, we've now got two new photos to add to the story. These photos of the Pixel 2 appear very much to be of the prototype variety, but you can certainly recognize the device. Below, you'...

LinkedIn’s Content and Contacts Get Injected Into Samsung Bixby

Tim August 7, 2017 5

Samsung's Bixby is getting a new set of features this week, thanks to integration with LinkedIn. Moving forward, Galaxy S8 and S8+ owners who utilize Bixby Home can setup LinkedIn's calendar and contact features through the UI. If you're a busy businessman...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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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