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US Unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Now Up for Pre-Order at Best Buy (Updated: Now Available!)

Kellen May 9, 2017 39

The US unlocked versions of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are now available for pre-order from Best Buy as expected, as well as Samsung.com. The regular Galaxy S8 costs $725, while the bigger S8+ runs $825. Those prices are actually about $25 cheaper...

Google’s Other In-The-Works Fuchsia OS Gets a UI Preview of Sorts

Kellen May 8, 2017 28

Google is working on a third operating system called Fuchsia. This is something separate from Android and Chrome OS that isn't based on Linux and is essentially an all-Google product from top to bottom it seems. It's kind of been around since last August, but...

Waze Update Lets You Record Your Own Voice for Turn-by-Turn Directions

Tim May 8, 2017 27

Waze already has a long list of voices to choose from for your turn-by-turn direction needs, but after the latest update, you can now use your own voice to guide yourself in unknown territory. Once the update is installed, simply head to the Advanced Settings...

Report: Amazon Echo With 7″ Touchscreen Could be Announced Tomorrow, Priced at $200+

Tim May 8, 2017 25

In a new report from the Wall Street Journal, Amazon is indeed working to launch a new Echo device, complete with a 7" touchscreen. According to the report, Amazon could unveil the new Echo as early as Tuesday (May 9), followed by a launch early next month. ...

DEAL: Amazon Echo is $30 Off Today

Kellen May 8, 2017 7

Trying to decide between Amazon Echo and Google Home? The decision just became tougher now that they are both discounted. While Google Home is cheaper than Echo almost everyday, including now through a $15 discount, there is no denying that Amazon's home...

Chrome for Android Update Makes It Even Easier to Read Web Pages Offline

Kellen May 8, 2017 9

Google is pushing an update to Chrome on Android today that makes offline reading of web pages easier than ever to get into. Google says three new items are there to take advantage of. For one, you can now long-press any link in Chrome and choose the "Download...

Question of the Day: New Verizon Unlimited Users, How’s Everything Been?

Kellen May 8, 2017 252

It has been almost three full months since Verizon brought back unlimited data to its airwaves with Verizon Unlimited. That means that a number of you have had plenty of time to decide if the move was/is worth it, whether or not there is good value there, and...

DL Q&A Sessions: Volume 46

Tim May 8, 2017 30

We've wrapped up reviews for the LG G6, Galaxy S8, and we have Google I/O right around the corner, so let's get a Q&A Session in before things get really crazy. With the Q&A Sessions, we allow you, our beloved readers, to ask us anything that's on...

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

Tim December 29, 2025 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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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