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OnePlus Pushes Update to OnePlus 5 to Fix 911 Bug

Kellen July 20, 2017 9

The OnePlus 5 bug we wrote about earlier in the week that was causing the phone to reboot when it dialed emergency numbers, like 911, has been addressed by OnePlus. A software update should be arriving within days to all OnePlus 5 devices in the wild....

T-Mobile’s 600MHz Network Starts Lighting Up in August

Kellen July 19, 2017 42

T-Mobile released its Q2 2017 earnings report today, revealing that it not only added another 1.3 million customers, it also mentioned that it plans to deploy some of its newly acquired 600MHz spectrum in August. The company previously told us to expect 600MHz...

Android O Engineering Team Discusses Battery Life, Themes, and Android Wear in Recent AMA

Tim July 19, 2017 36

The engineering team behind Android O at Google held an AMA on reddit today, tackling tons of questions that poured in from the Android community. As they requested, many of the questions revolved around developer stuff, such as API problems and other topics...

Google Play Now Offers More Finely Curated App Recommendations

Tim July 19, 2017 3

As of today, Google Play has an officially overhauled Editors' Choice section, featuring a more curated experience. In this section, there are themes that editors handpick applications for, such as RPGs, puzzle games, and road trips. If you're looking for a...

Samsung Rethinks Bixby-Powered Speaker and That’s Probably a Good Thing

Tim July 19, 2017 7

Earlier this month, it was reported that Samsung would launch a Bixby-powered smart speaker, you know, because why not? AI speakers seem to be quite popular these days, but as a company only now reaching the market, it would be nothing but an uphill climb to...

T-Mobile Galaxy S8 and S8+ Get Updates With July Security Patch

Kellen July 19, 2017 16

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ units on T-Mobile are receiving a new update today that includes the July security patch. The update weighs in at roughly 136MB, so it seems like there should be more than that, though it doesn't look like there is. T-Mobile...

Google Makes Your Google Feed Smarter, Gives You More Control Over It Too

Kellen July 19, 2017 6

Should you frequent the Google app to check on your day and hope to see relevant content to your life and interests, you'll love today's news from Google. The feed portion of the Google app is getting improvements that aim to show you more info based on your...

Galaxy S8 Coral Blue Day is Officially July 21

Kellen July 19, 2017 13

Last week, we told you that the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ was arriving exclusively at Best Buy as early as July 13. While Best Buy sure seemed ready for it, the phone only arrived in small batches has yet to go on sale. Our reliable source pinged us...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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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