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LG Announces G6+ With 128GB Storage, Plus New Color Options for G6 and a Software Upgrade

Kellen June 19, 2017 38

LG announced the G6+ this morning, a slightly upgraded version of the previously released G6, along with new colors for the regular G6 and a software upgrade that includes facial recognition. Most of this fun is happening in Korea, but the software should...

DEAL: T-Mobile Running BOGO Deal on Galaxy S8, S8+, G6, and V20

Kellen June 16, 2017 12

T-Mobile kicked off a new promo today that'll get you into two new top tier phones for the price one. Yep, it's BOGO time at T-Mo and the phones included in the fun are the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, G6, and V20. There may be others, but those are the big guys to...

DEAL: Discount Codes for Tronsmart’s 2-Port Type C PD Wall Charger, 10000mAh Power Bank

Kellen June 16, 2017 11

The crew at Tronsmart sent us a couple of coupon codes to share with you guys that will take an extra 20% off a couple of their best products. Right now, with the codes below, you can grab a Tronsmart Presto 10000mAh power bank with Quick Charge 3.0 for just $...

5 Reasons the HTC U11 is Worth Buying

Kellen June 16, 2017 58

The HTC U11 is not only a really good phone, it's apparently also off to a good start in terms of sales, at least over previous HTC phones. Not that you should base purchase decisions off of whether or not a phone is selling well, but as you attempt to decide...

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...

Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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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