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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...

Hopefully You Pre-Ordered Your Galaxy S26 Ultra

Kellen March 11, 2026 7

The Galaxy S26 series is officially on sale as of today. For those who pre-ordered, you should have already received your...

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First Look at Upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold

Tim March 9, 2026 7

This week we're getting our first possible look at the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, a followup to last year's Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The...

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OnePlus 15T Features Gargantuan Battery With 50W Wireless Charging

Tim March 6, 2026 7

Ok, so I'm starting to understand why people were calling Galaxy S26 Ultra a bit boring. Detailed this morning, the upcoming...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Slim, Smart, and Crazy Battery Life

Tim March 5, 2026 7

Galaxy 26 Ultra has arrived. It's perfect for 2026, taking an AI-first approach to many things, which is either a turn on or...

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Google Pixel 10a Review: What a Good Little Phone

Kellen March 4, 2026 7

The Pixel 10a was announced by Google a few weeks back and the general response to it was, "This just seems like a Pixel 9a."...

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2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 7

The March Pixel update is available for download today and it's a big one. Not only is it a Pixel Feature Drop (all new...

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March Pixel Feature Drop Arriving With 12+ New Features

Kellen March 3, 2026 7

The March Google Pixel update arrived today as the March Pixel Feature Drop and there are a ton of new features and changes....

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March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is a Huge Update

Kellen March 3, 2026 7

The March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is here with several new features for Pixel Watch owners. Google isn't only bringing new...

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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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