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Instagram Brings Photo, Video Replies to Stories

Tim July 6, 2017 2

Instagram is rolling out the ability to send video and photo replies to Stories this week, making the experience of Stories a bit more than just a one way street. For example, if you're watching a friend's Story and want to reply to something in particular,...

And the OnePlus 5 DxOMark Score is…

Kellen July 6, 2017 33

An 87. Not bad! That puts the OnePlus 5 just behind the HTC U11, Google Pixel, HTC 10, Galaxy S8, and Galaxy S7. In my testing, I'd have to agree that the camera setup on the OnePlus 5 is not as good as the cameras on any of those phones. I'll have more on...

Nokia Partners With Zeiss Once Again for Smartphone Imaging

Kellen July 6, 2017 4

Zeiss and Nokia are back, people! Today, the two announced an exclusive joint partnership that "aims to set new imaging standards" for the smartphones you carry around each day. Well, assuming they are Nokia, then yeah, you'll have some standard-setting...

Question of the Day: 3 Favorite Things About Your Phone?

Kellen July 5, 2017 212

No matter what phone I'm testing at the moment, there are undoubtedly going to be things about it that I don't like. Whether its poor performance, awful software tweaks, a slippery exterior, or subpar camera experience, I have yet to find a phone that is...

Price of T-Mobile ONE Plus Increasing From $5 to $10/Month Starting Tomorrow

Tim July 5, 2017 14

As it currently stands, the "PLUS" add-on to a T-Mobile ONE plan (the one that comes with all taxes and fees included in your monthly price) will run you just $5, thanks to a promo that has been live since February. That price drop was from the original $15 it...

DEAL: Save $30 on Google WiFi Through Amazon, 3-Pack Priced at $270

Tim July 5, 2017 8

Over on Amazon, anyone can grab a 3-pack of Google WiFi for about $30 off the usual retail price, with the system listed at $269.99. If you only need a single WiFi point, though, that is also on sale for $114 ($15 off). If you haven't yet upgraded your home to...

Samsung is Making a Bixby-Powered Smart Speaker, Because of Course

Kellen July 5, 2017 9

Samsung is working on a Bixby-powered smart speaker. That should shock no one, even if it is the first time we are hearing this news, because if you are in tech and have your own assistant, putting that assistant into things is the hot trend of the moment....

July’s Android Security Update Goes Live With Factory Images for Nexus, Pixel

Kellen July 5, 2017 23

Google just posted the Android security update for July 2017 and the files are already live for a number of devices. So far, we are seeing 7.1.2 files for Pixel and Pixel XL (NHG47O, NJH47D, NKG47M, NZH54B), Pixel C (N2G48B), Nexus 6P (N2G48B), Nexus 5X (...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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