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Verizon’s Wear24 Android Wear Watch Arrives Tomorrow, Here is a First Look at It (Updated)

Kellen May 10, 2017 45

Verizon's new Wear24 Android Wear watch arrives tomorrow, May 11. To build some hype before you can officially buy the watch, Verizon posted up a first look video that shows the watch in action for the first time. We don't necessarily learn anything new...

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. ...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 55

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

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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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