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DEAL: SanDisk 256GB MicroSD Cards are Only $116 Today, 32GB Just $11

Kellen June 7, 2017 13

Amazon and SanDisk are hosting one of their regularly scheduled flash storage sales today. That means big discounts on not only microSD cards, but USB sticks, dual drive sticks, wireless sticks, and an external drive or two. The biggest deal is for the 256GB...

T-Mobile Galaxy S8, S8+ Receive Updated Bixby App and Improved SD Stability (Updated)

Tim June 7, 2017 27

An update for the Galaxy S8 (G950USQU1AQEF) and Galaxy S8+ (G955USQU1AQEF) on T-Mobile is rolling out, listing two differences in its changelog: An updated Bixby app and improved stability for SD cards. While you may have gotten mildly excited about seeing an...

Chrome 59 for Android Brings Speedier Page Loads, Less Memory Usage

Kellen June 7, 2017 28

Chrome 59 for Android is rolling out as I type this and it includes a single new feature, according to Google. That feature is the ability to "load pages faster" while using "less memory with an updated JavaScript engine." That sounds sweet. I love speed. I...

OpenSignal Publishes The State of LTE Report, US Ranks Well With Exception to Speed

Tim June 6, 2017 44

Using over half of a million test devices and conducting nearly 20 billion measurements across the globe, OpenSignal's June, 2017 The State of LTE report has been published. Inside, OpenSignal details not only where you'll find the best LTE connection, but the...

Our First Decent Look at the OnePlus 5

Tim June 6, 2017 109

Shortly after OnePlus made June 20 the official unveiling date for the OnePlus 5 this morning, our first decent look at the upcoming flagship has made its way online. Posted by Android Police, and backed up by similar imagery published by Twenty First Tech,...

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Comparison: HomePod vs. Google Home vs. Amazon Echo

Kellen June 6, 2017 82

Apple's WWDC keynote was packed full of big announcements yesterday. Whether you care about most of them is not what I'm here to talk about, but I did want to at least highlight the HomePod, which is Apple's Google Home and Amazon Echo competitor. Since...

WÜD Life Has Awesome Rock Cases for Galaxy and Pixel Phones

Tim June 6, 2017 26

Launched this morning, WÜD Life has a new lineup of cases for the LG V20, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel devices. As you can see from the header image, this lineup features slates of real rock, so naturally, they're called RÖK cases. There are a few options...

OnePlus 5 Arrives June 20 Through Online Event

Kellen June 6, 2017 24

The OnePlus 5 will be announced on June 20 at 12PM Eastern. That's the official date that OnePlus just shared with us. On that date, the phone will be unveiled through an "exclusive" online event that you should be able to tune into. What are we expecting from...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 24

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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