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Samsung Opens Up Bixby Early Access Program to Test New Features

Kellen June 16, 2017 18

Want to test new Bixby features from Samsung before they go public to everyone? Now you can, thanks to a new Bixby Early Access program that opened up today in the US. As of today, the early access page says specifically that "new voice features are coming"...

Look, a Shiny New Droid Life!

Kellen June 16, 2017 235

Today, after a heck of a lot of work over a number of months dating back to last year, we are proud to launch the latest version of Droid Life. I've lost track of which version this is, but it's by far the biggest overhaul we have ever done. I hope you guys...

DEAL: Big Discounts on These Anker Quick Charge 3.0 Wall and Car Chargers

Kellen June 15, 2017 18

Anker, one of the better power accessory makers in all the land because of their commitment to quality, is hosting a batch of discounts on some of their more popular products through an Amazon deal of the day. You'll find select cables in there, but the best...

HTC Says the U11 is Selling Better Out of the Gate Than the HTC 10 and One M9

Kellen June 15, 2017 96

According to Chialin Chang, HTC's president of smartphone and connected devices, the U11 is off to a solid start. Chang told shareholders during a meeting that the U11 is selling better over its first month than the HTC 10 and One M9. That's great news for a...

Verizon Just Started Selling an LTE-Only LG Flip Phone

Kellen June 15, 2017 96

It's not often that we talk about a basic flip phone around these parts. With smartphones available at almost any price point, it seems sort of silly to even consider a dumb or basic phone at this point. And today, that won't change as we talk about the newly...

LG Extends G6 Limited Warranty to 24 Months With “Second Year Promise”

Kellen June 15, 2017 19

As an LG G6 owner, you can rest a little easier today knowing that LG has announced plans to cover the manufacturer's limited warranty on your phone up to 24 months instead of the standard 12. The extension of coverage has been dubbed the "Second Year Promise"...

Verizon Open Enrollment is Here for the Next Month, Drops Screen Replacement Deductible to $49

Kellen June 15, 2017 26

As we head into the summer, Verizon is worried that you may be doing so without proper insurance coverage on your smartphone and that your fun in the sun will result in you drinking too much before dropping your phone to its death. I actually made up that last...

Twitter Just Refreshed Its Look and You’ll be OK

Kellen June 15, 2017 22

Twitter looks different today, you may have noticed. People are freaking out a bit because some things are now round and the buttons have different icons. And look, this wouldn't be Twitter if people didn't have obnoxiously volcanic takes on Twitter changes,...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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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