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Galaxy S8 is Super Cool, But…

Kellen May 10, 2017 450

I'm still using the regular Google Pixel on that daily grind. Samsung made a phone that I just told you was the best phone you could buy today. The Galaxy S8 (and S8+) still is, in my opinion. Nothing has changed on that front. It's just not the phone for me....

Periscope for Android Now Supports 360° Video

Tim May 10, 2017 4

If you rock a 360-degree camera device, you'll be happy to learn that Periscope now offers support for it through the Android application, meaning your viewers can get a whole new look at what you're streaming. Labeled as Live 360 videos, when inside the app,...

DEAL: Galaxy S8+ 5500mAh Battery Case for $32 With This Coupon Code

Tim May 10, 2017 43

Thanks to our reviews, we established that the Galaxy S8+ has a bit better battery life than the Galaxy S8 (it is larger, after all), but if you'd like to see your S8+'s battery life increase even more, you can currently grab a 5,500mAh battery case for just $...

Here’s Our First Potential Look at T-Mobile’s REVVL T1 Smartphone

Tim May 10, 2017 32

In late April, a report surfaced claiming T-Mobile would soon offer its own "commitment-free smartphone." Well, from what we're learning now, T-Mobile may not only have a smartphone planned, but three smartphones in the pipeline. Posted by Android Authority...

Any.Do 4.0 for Android Update Adds Integrated Calendar and Assistant

Kellen May 10, 2017 4

Any.Do, one of the longest running to-do list apps on iOS and Android, received a big update to version 4.0 today on our preferred mobile OS. This update has been on iOS for months, but it's still worth noting since it includes an integrated calendar (finally)...

Alexa App Update With Voice Calls and Messaging Now Live

Kellen May 10, 2017 22

The voice calling and messaging feature for Amazon Echo products that was announced as "coming soon" yesterday is now available. The Alexa app on Android is receiving an update this morning that enables the feature right away, as long as you give it proper...

ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom With 5000mAh Battery Up for Sale in US, Priced at $329

Tim May 9, 2017 55

ASUS' ZenFone 3 Zoom, announced during CES, is now up for sale in the US. Featuring a 5.5" FHD display and Snapdragon 625 processor, the 3 Zoom comes with an insanely large 5,000mAh battery capable of delivering 12.8 hours of continuous video playback. ...

DEAL: Moto 360 (2nd Gen) Drops to as Low as $190 at B&H Photo ($190 Off)

Kellen May 9, 2017 25

B&H Photo is currently running a heck of a deal on the Moto 360 (2nd Gen) in a variety of color options. For example, you'll find the all-gold version in 42mm for just $189.99, a $190 discount. Not only that, but the all-gold 46mm model is $199.99, as are ...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 25

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 25

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 25

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 25

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 450

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 450

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 450

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 450

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 450

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 450

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 450

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 450

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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