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ZTE Invites Axon 7 Mini Owners to Test Android 7.1.1 Update

Tim March 30, 2017 11

If you own an Axon 7 Mini from ZTE, the company is inviting you to test Android 7.1.1 ahead of public release. Getting started is easy enough. All you'll need to do is fill out the participation form (linked below), then be sure to follow the rules ZTE lays...

Your Android Wear Watch Hasn’t Received 2.0 Because Google Found a Bug

Tim March 30, 2017 40

Let's say you are wearing a Huawei Watch. You're probably thinking to yourself, "Gosh, am I ever going to receive the Android Wear 2.0 update?" Well, we might finally have an answer for why the update is taking so long, and it's all because of a bug. Detailed...

Samsung DeX Up for Pre-Order From Samsung for $149.99, Ships in April

Kellen March 30, 2017 36

Samsung, with its DeX dock, is the latest electronics manufacturer to assume for some reason that you want your phone to double as a computer. Sure, the idea makes a bit of sense - that whole one computer with you all of the time to rule them all thing - but...

Reserve Your Next Yoga or Pilates Class Using Google

Tim March 30, 2017 7

In an attempt to make reserving fitness classes way more straightforward, Google has created Reserve With Google, made specifically for those on desktop or with Google Maps on their smart device. With this feature, folks looking to score a yoga class quickly...

Samsung’s Site has the Regular Galaxy S8 From T-Mobile in Silver for $650 ($100 Off) (Updated)

Kellen March 30, 2017 67

I don't know if this is a typo or not, but Samsung's site currently has the regular Galaxy S8 in Arctic Silver for just $650. That's a $100 discount and the lowest price you'll find anywhere at the moment. However, it is only the Silver S8 from T-Mobile at...

Verizon HTC 10 Gets Nougat Update Today

Kellen March 30, 2017 21

The HTC 10 on Verizon is receiving its update to Android Nougat today. It's almost April, so yeah, this seems like it might be a bit late knowing T-Mobile and Sprint variants have had this update since January and February, respectively. The unlocked US model...

This is the Best Deal on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+

Kellen March 29, 2017 156

Best Buy has it. Best Buy has the best deal on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ on almost all carriers. They don't sell T-Mobile, but if you are looking for either phone on Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint, this is the place to buy them. Best Buy is knocking off $50...

Watch: Samsung’s Galaxy S8, S8+ Intro Video Details Everything You Need to Know

Tim March 29, 2017 30

Honestly, there's a lot going on with the Galaxy S8. There's a new design, new features, and plenty of stuff in between. Because we don't yet have the phone in the office, we can't exactly highlight all of the greatness ourselves, but in the Galaxy S8 and...

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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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 30

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 30

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 30

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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