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Another OnePlus 5 Update Arrives to Fix Additional Bugs, Enhance Stuff

Kellen June 27, 2017 15

We're only a week into the life of the OnePlus 5 and already on update number 2 (here's number 1). While you could make the argument that two updates this quick are a sign that OnePlus launched too soon before the 5's software was stable, I'll take the other...

AT&T Launches Fixed Wireless 5G Trial With DIRECTV NOW in Austin, TX

Tim June 27, 2017 9

AT&T has launched a new trial of fixed wireless 5G with DIRECTV NOW this week in Austin, TX. What does this mean? Simply put, AT&T and its 5G business partners are ramping up testing of mmWave technology, working to one day off in the future launch a...

Galaxy Note 7 “Fandom Edition” Reportedly Arrives July 7 Because You Love Those Bomb Jokes so Much

Kellen June 27, 2017 18

Back in March, Samsung confirmed to the world that they would look to sell refurbished Galaxy Note 7 units at some point later on this year. Why the company would want to continue to push a phone that was recalled twice and that did its best to destroy their...

Project Fi Opened Up to All G Suite Users in US

Tim June 27, 2017 15

Signing up for Project Fi has been limited to users with "@gmail.com" addresses, but moving forward, Google is opening up the service to all G Suite users in the US. Thanks to this, if you utilize G Suite and have your own domain, you can now sign up to use...

Google Play Music Crashing Over Bluetooth Today for Many Users (Updated)

Kellen June 27, 2017 62

Is your Google Play Music app crashing every time you open it today? You can thank the latest update to the app on Android for that. Version 7.9.4920 began rolling out overnight and is causing all sorts of issues today. From what we can tell, the app works...

Galaxy Note 8 CAD Renders Detail an S8+ With S Pen and Dual Cameras

Tim June 27, 2017 29

Ahead of all major device launches, we're seeing these CAD renders hit the web, based on the dimensions that are typically sent to case makers to have accessories ready for a device's launch. In the case of the Galaxy Note 8, it looks like we're getting a...

Google Photos Gets Sweet New Sharing UI, Family Library Arriving Too (Updated)

Kellen June 27, 2017 18

Google Photos is seeing an upgrade rollout this week to its sharing functionality that so far, I'm really liking. They also appear to be pushing out the Family Group share that was shown shortly after Google I/O back in May. The new sharing UI (pictured above...

Honor 9 Headed to Europe, Still No Plans for the US

Tim June 27, 2017 3

In mid-June, the Honor 9 was unveiled for select markets, but today, Honor went ahead and opened it up to more parts of Europe. For those interested, you'll now find the device in Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and the UK. Depending on the market, it carries a...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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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