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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...

DEAL: Amazon Prime Day Voice Deals Start Today – $20 Off Prime Membership, $30 Echo Dot

Kellen July 5, 2017 7

We're still almost a week away from Amazon Prime Day 2017, but as we mentioned a couple of days ago, the deals are starting well before then. Today, for example, Alexa voice deals have kicked in and there are some good savings to be had. For non-Prime members...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 7

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 7

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 7

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 7

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 7

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 7

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 7

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 7

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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