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Report: Galaxy Note 8 Arrives September 15

Kellen August 3, 2017 41

We know that Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Note 8 on August 23, but when will we be able to buy it? According to a report out of Korea, that should happen by mid-September. News outlet etnews spoke with a wireless network representative who said that...

US Unlocked ASUS ZenFone AR Also Now Available, Starts at $599

Kellen August 3, 2017 15

Because not everyone in the US is a customer of Verizon, ASUS went ahead and released an unlocked model of the ZenFone AR this morning. The unlocked unit can be found at Amazon for now and it starts at $599. This version of the phone is a dual SIM model that...

LastPass Premium Doubles in Price to $24 Per Year

Kellen August 3, 2017 25

LastPass, one of the most popular password lockers, announced this morning that its personal lineup pricing is changing. I probably don't need to say this, but that almost always means an increase in what you'll pay. And yes, an increase is on the way. Going...

This LG V30 Mock-Up is Pretty Hot

Kellen August 3, 2017 71

It only took a few hours for device render creators to work with last night's announcement from LG and put together really clean mock-ups of the V30. What we have here are two that show a device we might all be drooling over should it look anywhere near this...

Moto E4 Plus Now Available, Verizon Model Already Discounted to $130

Kellen August 3, 2017 10

Motorola's new Moto E4 Plus is now available in the US at a variety of electronics dealers. You've got the standard unlocked model with 16GB of storage for $179.99 through places like Best Buy and the Amazon ad-filled version for $139.99, but Verizon appears...

LG V30 is Getting a Big Ol’ 6-Inch, Curved-Edge POLED FullVision Display

Kellen August 2, 2017 49

LG announced this evening that its "next major smartphone" is going to rock one of its new next-generation FullVision POLED displays. They are talking about the LG V30, of course, which should be announced at the end of August at an event during IFA. In the...

Verizon Now Selling ASUS ZenFone AR at $27 Per Month (Updated)

Kellen August 2, 2017 21

The ASUS ZenFone AR, a Google Tango-supported phone that was first introduced back in January at CES, has finally arrived in the US as a Verizon exclusive. We knew the phone was coming exclusively to Verizon because Google and ASUS told us as much back at...

DEAL: Grab a Moto G5 Plus 32GB for $30 Off, 64GB for $50 Off

Tim August 2, 2017 2

For a limited time, you can grab a Moto G5 Plus on B&H Photo at a discounted price, both the 32GB and 64GB models. If you need less storage, the 32GB model is on sale for $30 off, bringing it to just $199. If you need more gigs, the 64GB model is listed at...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 2

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 2

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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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