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Galaxy S24 Ultra Keeps Sitting at $800 Off With Trades

Kellen December 14, 2024 1

There's still time to buy a Galaxy S24 Ultra before the Galaxy S25 Ultra is launched in a few weeks...I mean, before the holiday shopping season ends! That's right, you still have time to grab a last minute deal on a really excellent phone, up to $800 off....

Mint Mobile Cuts $400 Off Pixel 9 Pro, Gives You Unlimited for 12 Months at 50% Off

Kellen December 13, 2024 2

One of the best deals we've seen in recent weeks was hosted by Mint Mobile, who was slashing hundreds of the Pixel 9 series while also cutting 50% of the price off of their best plans. That deal came back and it now includes the Pixel 9 Pro too. When first...

December Pixel Update Expands to Pixel Fold, Pixel 7 on T-Mobile

Kellen December 13, 2024 1

Earlier in the week, Google released December updates for the Pixel 9 and Pixel 8 series devices that were being used on T-Mobile. The list of devices included the entire series for each, from the Pixel 9 through the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and the Pixel 8, 8a, and...

Google Home Devices Get First Taste of Gemini in Place of Assistant

Kellen December 13, 2024 7

We are inching closer to the day that Google Assistant is fully retired and Gemini takes its place as the assistant-like service on our devices. Google is already heavily pushing Gemini on phones and now it appears to be testing the waters for your Google Home...

Google’s Pixel Camera Update Returns Quick Access Controls, and Folks are Happy

Kellen December 13, 2024 1

As a part of the December Pixel Feature Drop, Google rolled out an update to the Camera app on Pixel phones that should bring the version to 9.7. In this update, an old feature that was weirdly removed has made its return and folks are quite excited about it....

$150 Off Pixel 9 Deal Sweetened by Google Wallet $100 Gift Card Bonus

Kellen December 12, 2024 3

Google Wallet sent me an email today that adds a $100 bonus onto the Google Store's ongoing $150 off Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro promo. The deal seems simple enough - buy a Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, or Pixel 9 Pro XL and get a $100 Prepaid Mastercard. The email is...

Epic Games Store Will Now be Preloaded On Millions of Android Phones

Tim December 12, 2024 8

After a long legal battle between Epic Games and Google, a conclusion that will likely please the game publisher very much is coming to fruition. Thanks to Telefónica, a major carrier in several countries across Europe and Latin America, the Epic Games Store...

DEAL: Galaxy Z Flip 6 Down to $249 ($850 Off), $300 Off Even With No Trade-in

Tim December 12, 2024 1

Discover Samsung week is still in effect, meaning there are plenty of great sales to be had over on the company's website. Today's mobile-related deal involves the Galaxy Z Flip 6, with Samsung taking off $850 from the price should you have a great trade-in....

2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 1

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 1

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 1

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 1

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 1

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 1

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 1

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 1

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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