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Weekly Recap for March 31, 2017: Gr8 Week for Samsung

Tim March 31, 2017 9

At long last, after months of leaks and rumors, Samsung has announced the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Both devices are up for pre-order through all the major US carriers and even Best Buy, so if you've been waiting, this was a good week for you. Beyond Galaxy...

DEAL: This Code Gets You 20% Off a Bunch of Galaxy S8-Ready Tronsmart Accessories

Kellen March 31, 2017 21

With Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ pre-orders open, you might be thinking about the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new phone when it arrives on April 21. The folks at Tronsmart think they've got what you need through a sale that will land you...

Google Gnome is Winning April Fool’s Day so Far

Kellen March 31, 2017 24

Solid entry here from Google for April Fool's Day. Get out of here dumb energy drinks, no-thank-you onesies, and re-releases of Pac-Man in Google Maps. The Gnome is king. Don't @ me. Update: Oooh, Google Gnome has a website.

This $199 Speaker Has a 7″ Touchscreen, Amazon Alexa and “Ok Google” Services

Tim March 31, 2017 18

Indiegogo and Kickstarter. Many of you know how I feel about these sites (not a fan), but once in a while, there's some decently exciting stuff on there. One product that currently has my attention, and seems likely to actually launch, is Clarity Speaker. ...

Verizon’s Use of AppFlash Software Sure Sounds Like Another Dirty, Privacy Invading Bloatware Bonanza (Updated)

Kellen March 31, 2017 65

Earlier in the week, when no one was paying attention because Samsung was on the verge of announcing the Galaxy S8, Verizon quietly announced a new service it plans to begin pushing to its Android devices. AppFlash is its name and so far the service is raising...

Galaxy S8’s Face Unlock Might be Just as Bad as Android 4.0’s

Tim March 31, 2017 80

On stage during the unveiling of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, Samsung detailed a security feature similar to one found in Ice Cream Sandwich - Face Unlock. With it, users simply hold their face up to the phone, the phone recognizes the user, then unlocks the...

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Specs Comparison: Galaxy S8 vs. Galaxy S7, Galaxy S8+ vs. Galaxy S7 Edge

Kellen March 31, 2017 131

Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge owners are probably wondering if they should consider upgrading to the Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+. That's going to be a tough decision to make, since those phones should still be holding up well after only a year. To hopefully help...

LG G6 Launched at Verizon Today, and You Can Still Get a Free TV With Purchase

Kellen March 30, 2017 71

I know that world is still focused on yesterday's big Samsung Galaxy S8 event, but the LG G6 launched today at Verizon. And we're talking full launch, as in, you can walk into a Verizon store and buy one. Pre-orders are done, man. If the Galaxy S8 and S8+ didn...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 71

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 71

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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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