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ZTE Axon 7 Update Brings Night Mode and Enables Support for 256GB SD Cards

Tim May 1, 2017 12

An update for the Axon 7 is rolling out this week, one that includes quite a few changes for the ZTE device fans can't seem to stop talking about. Inside, owners will find a new Night Mode setting, support for 256GB SD cards, the ability to disable a few...

Deal: Buy a ZenWatch 3 for $20 Off, Priced at $209

Tim May 1, 2017 18

Since its release last year, the ZenWatch 3 from ASUS has not seen many discounts. In fact, today might be the first time I have ever seen it on sale, so if this is the Android Wear timepiece you've been wanting to get your hands on, now would be a good time. ...

HTC U 11 Specs Include 5.5″ QHD Display, Snapdragon 835 and 6GB RAM

Tim May 1, 2017 106

It is now May and we are closing in on HTC's May 16 event where the company is pretty much confirmed to unveil the U 11 (aka HTC U). This morning, a digital copy of the U 11's retail packaging, the one that showcases all of the device's specs, has been...

Weekly Recap: Galaxy S8 Reviews Are Done and Life is Good

Tim April 28, 2017 20

Our Galaxy S8/S8+ written and video reviews are now up for your viewing/reading pleasure, which means we can finally enjoy ourselves and relax this weekend. Thank goodness. We won't have long to chill, though, as Google I/O is now right around the corner - the...

DEAL: Buy an Unlocked LG G6, Get a Free LG Watch Style

Tim April 28, 2017 16

Currently at B&H Photo, folks who preorder an unlocked LG G6 will receive a free LG Watch Style, one of the two LG-made Android Wear devices that Google launched earlier this year. Here's our Watch Style review, just in case you missed it. The unlocked G6...

Report: Smaller LG G6 to Feature 5.4″ Display, Probably Won’t Come to US

Tim April 28, 2017 14

A few times in the past, we've seen LG launch a smaller version of its flagship devices. We saw it with the G4 in the G4c, G5 with the G5 Mini, and so on and so forth. A new report today claims LG is indeed working on a smaller version of the G6, but no...

Report: T-Mobile to Offer Its Own Commitment Free Smartphone

Tim April 28, 2017 40

According to a new report, T-Mobile may soon enter the smartphone game, with the effort suggested to kick off in Q3 of 2017. Few details were provided in the report, which is based on supposed marketing materials, but the gist is that T-Mobile will offer an...

David Foster, VP of Hardware Product Development, Exits Google

Tim April 28, 2017 55

David Foster, a VP of Hardware Product Development at Google, who worked as an overseer on the Pixel and Google Home projects, has departed Google. Reporting directly to Rick Osterloh, who came to Google after departing Motorola last year, Foster played a big...

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

Tim December 29, 2025 55

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 55

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 55

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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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