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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...

Verizon Just had a Terrible Quarter That was Only Slightly Less Terrible Thanks to Unlimited Data

Kellen April 20, 2017 144

For years, Verizon has been able to continue to add customers, even as carriers like T-Mobile and Sprint have offered comparable plans at rock bottom prices with free phone deals and other gimmicks. Verizon could always fall back on its network being the best,...

Galaxy S8 / S8+: First 10 Things to Do!

Kellen April 20, 2017 70

Now that our Galaxy S8 and S8+ unboxing is out of the way, it's time to dive into the capabilities of Samsung's newest top-tier phone. As you know, we do that by breaking it down into tips and tricks, camera reviews, and the first 10 things we think you should...

T-Mobile Fires Up Meme Generator, Has Fun at Verizon’s Expense

Tim April 20, 2017 136

It's 4/20, so you've probably seen an influx of marijuana stories making the rounds. One in particular that has caught our attention is from T-Mobile, who is having a bit of pun fun at Verizon's expense on this stoner holiday. To sum it up, T-Mobile can't...

Your Google Home Now Supports Multiple Users

Tim April 20, 2017 35

Google has made it official - Google Home now supports multiple users. Specifically, Google Home can now recognize the difference between multiple voices once trained, and will take actions based on the voice it hears. As announced, Google Home can recognize...

Moto 360 (2nd Gen), Huawei Watch and Others to Receive Android Wear 2.0 by End of April, Late May

Tim April 20, 2017 25

If you own an Android Wear smartwatch that didn't already come with Android Wear 2.0, you're probably wondering when you can expect the update. I don't blame you. Considering most people thought it would have rolled out long ago, Google is making the rounds,...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 25

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 25

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 25

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 25

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 25

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 25

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 25

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 25

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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 70

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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