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T-Mobile, Verizon Galaxy S8 and S8+ Units Receiving Day One Update

Tim April 21, 2017 84

Day one updates are rolling out to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ on Verizon and T-Mobile, bringing the latest security patch, as well as other minor changes. According to Verizon's website, the Galaxy S8 should receive software version G950USQU1AQD9, while the...

Galaxy S8 Guide: The Pressure Sensitive Home Button is Awesome

Kellen April 21, 2017 74

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ do not have Samsung's standard physical home button. Whether that affects you or not, I could see where long-time Galaxy fans could be disappointed since they'll have to learn the ways of the on-screen navigation bar. However, the company...

Video: Best Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ Cases Worth Checking Out

Tim April 21, 2017 21

I'm not the biggest fan of cases for smartphones, but according to our recent poll, I am in the minority. People want to protect their smartphones, and you know what, I understand where you're coming from. Especially on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, with all...

Thanks to Partnership, Galaxy S8 and S8+ Owners Get Special Treatment in Google Play Music

Tim April 21, 2017 53

With the launch of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ now here, Google and Samsung have announced a partnership to benefit new Galaxy owners inside of Google Play Music. With this partnership, Play Music becomes the default music app and music service for Galaxy S8...

Galaxy S8 Pre-Orders: Don’t Forget to Claim Your Free Gear VR With Controller

Kellen April 21, 2017 70

If you pre-ordered a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ and you now have your phone, it's time to claim that free Gear VR with Controller that Samsung promised you. Alternatively, Samsung will sell you a $99 bundle of goodies instead, once you show proof of purchase that...

Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Now Available Just About Everywhere!

Kellen April 21, 2017 70

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ launch day is here! After months of speculation and rumor, followed by an Unpacked event a few weeks back and then a pre-order period, the phones are now in stores. And we're not talking select stores - we're talking all the...

Giveaway: Win 1 of 40+ Cases for the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+

Tim April 20, 2017 30

With all of its glass and fragility, it's likely you are in the market for a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ case. You came to the right place. We have over 40 of the best cases from various makers, such as Spigen and VRS Design, and we're giving them all away! To...

Galaxy S8 Guide: How to Take Screenshots

Kellen April 20, 2017 37

We don't typically talk much about how to take screenshots on the Android phones you guys buy because it's been the exact same process for years. On a Samsung phone, you do a palm swipe across the screen (if enabled) or press Power + Home for a couple of...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 37

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 37

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 37

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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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