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Report: Galaxy Note 8 Unveiling Now Set for August 23

Tim July 12, 2017 26

The above headline is why we try not to hypebeast every single little piece of unconfirmed info. If we did that, these types of reports are all we'd talk about, so we try to only post the stuff we are confident in. The following news is something that aligns...

Google Play Movies & TV Gets HDR Playback

Kellen July 12, 2017 9

Your Google Play Movies & TV viewing experience is ready to be cranked up a notch in the contrast, brightness, and color departments, thanks to High Dynamic Range (HDR) support launching today in the US and Canada. Of course, you'll need an HDR-equipped TV...

AT&T Rebrands GoPhone Service to AT&T Prepaid, Offers 2 Free Months When You Sign Up

Tim July 12, 2017 13

After years of usage, the GoPhone name is going away. In its place, a new brand arises, called AT&T Prepaid. It's not that flashy, well, neither was "GoPhone," but it's what we now have. To celebrate this name change, even though absolutely nothing else is...

AT&T’s 5G Evolution Launches in Indianapolis

Kellen July 12, 2017 9

If you live in Indianapolis and are still depressed about Paul George leaving town, I have some decent news for you today - AT&T has launched their 5G Evolution service in your neck of the woods. While not real 5G, it is like an upgraded 4G LTE that should...

Ads Coming Soon to Facebook Messenger’s Home Screen

Tim July 11, 2017 16

According to a report from VentureBeat, after what must've been a successful beta test in Australia and Thailand, Facebook is to roll out advertisements on the Facebook Messenger home screen, the same kind of targeted ads you currently find on your News Feed....

Last Minute Amazon Prime Day Deals!

Kellen July 11, 2017 5

Amazon Prime Day 2017 is almost done, but that doesn't mean the deals have stopped. We've still got another few hours left for Amazon to push through an additional set of discounts. We've started compiling some for you below, just know that many are going fast...

Oooh: This Could be Google’s 2nd Gen Pixel XL Made by LG

Kellen July 11, 2017 190

We might still be three months away from the new Google Pixel phones arriving, but today, we potentially received our first look at one of the devices, the bigger of the two. According to Android Police, the image at the top of this screen is of the 2nd...

5 Reasons the OnePlus 5 is Worth Buying

Tim July 11, 2017 18

If you somehow missed our written and video review of the OnePlus 5, allow us to quickly share a few reasons, five to be exact, why the OnePlus 5 might be a good pickup for you. If you're looking for a device that comes packed with high-quality specs, features...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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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