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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 (...

Report: Bixby Voice for US Delayed Because Samsung Has a ‘Big Data Issue’

Tim July 5, 2017 27

The beta version of Bixby Voice for US users has been available since June, but a widespread rollout is still pending, due to a "big data issue" Samsung is having, according to the latest report from South Korea. In order for Bixby Voice to properly take a...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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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