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Moto Z2 Force and New Moto Mods Announced, Available on Every US Carrier Starting August 10

Tim July 25, 2017 53

This morning in NYC, Motorola announced the followup to last year's Moto Z Force, the Moto Z2 Force. Unlike last year's Z Force, which was exclusive to Verizon, you'll be able to find the Z2 Force on every major US carrier, as well as Best Buy, in an effort to...

Moto Z2 Force Up for Pre-Order Through Verizon, Specs Confirmed

Tim July 25, 2017 116

Jumping the gun just a tad, since the official unveiling event has yet to start (11AM Eastern this morning), Verizon has posted the Moto Z2 Force up for pre-order on its website, including all of the specs for the device, too. As listed, the Moto Z2 Force...

Verizon Galaxy S8, S8+ Being Updated With Daydream Support

Tim July 25, 2017 26

As listed on Verizon's website this morning, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are receiving updates, both getting support for Google's Daydream VR platform and a few other changes. To utilize the awesomeness that is Daydream, you'll need a Daydream View headset,...

HTC U11 128GB Pre-Order Opens Tonight for $729 or You Can Save Hundreds on a U Ultra and HTC 10

Tim July 24, 2017 18

HTC announced plans to open up pre-orders tonight for the unlocked U11 with 128GB, while also sharing a few deals that will go live on its website. If the U11 with 128GB interests you, pre-orders go up tonight at midnight (Eastern), priced at a hefty $729. If...

Octopus: Android O Developer Preview 4 Brings New Easter Egg

Tim July 24, 2017 10

There are a few things we know about Android O. The name will start with the letter "O" and it will likely be labeled as Android 8.0. Well, there is at least one creature on this planet that starts with the letter "O" and it even has 8 legs, that being an...

SHIELD TV Units Receiving Updated YouTube App With 360-Degree Video Support

Tim July 24, 2017 7

The updated YouTube app for Android TV is rolling out to SHIELD TV units, as confirmed by NVIDIA. This update not only brings a fresh UI, but access to YouTube 360, which will have you streaming videos in a full 360 degrees straight to your big screen. Beyond...

Android O Developer Preview 4 Factory Images Available

Tim July 24, 2017 45

For anyone not in the Android Beta Program, and flashing files manually is more your thing, Developer Preview 4 is now available for Android O. If you didn't already know, this is it for the developer previews. The next step is public release! Labeled with...

DEAL: Save $50 on an Amazon Echo, Priced at $130

Tim July 24, 2017 4

Currently over on Amazon, you can grab a brand new Echo for just $129.99, down from its usual price of $179.99. You can pick up a unit in either Black or White, but according to the listing, Amazon won't have units back in stock for a couple of weeks (August...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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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