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Reminder: Samsung’s Unpacked Galaxy S8 Event is Tomorrow!

Kellen March 28, 2017 79

I know you haven't forgotten, but Samsung will announce the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ tomorrow at events in New York City and London. The happenings go down at 11AM Eastern (8AM Pacific) and will be live streamed for the world to see. We'll also be on hand for...

Google Home Adds Support for Wink, TP-Link, LIFX, August, and More

Kellen March 28, 2017 24

Google Home received support for a handful of new smart products (up to 11 new ones) today, something we hope they continue to do as quickly as possible. After all, a smart home control hub is only as good as the products it can control, right? As of today,...

Report: HTC U, With Fancy Edge Gesture Tech, Set for April Unveiling

Tim March 28, 2017 40

The above header image is from an accidental spill of information that took place in September, 2016. Now, after what feels like forever, more information has come forth regarding the phone codenamed Ocean, aka HTC U. As reported on VentureBeat, the HTC U is...

Facebook App Gains In-App Camera With Effects, Facebook Stories Too

Kellen March 28, 2017 6

The Facebook app on Android and iOS is getting a new in-app camera that will give you all of the effects and filter fun you could ever ask for outside of Snapchat. Alongside the new camera, which begins rolling out this week, Facebook is getting Stories and...

T-Mobile Offering Customers a Free Season of MLB.TV Premium

Tim March 28, 2017 40

T-Mobile is offering customers a free season of MLB.TV Premium again this year, easily one of the best perks of being a customer. With this free season-long pass, you can stream all of your team's games via mobile or Android TV app, and even watch the 2017...

Supposed Moto X 2017 Leaks, Seems a Lot Like a Moto G5 With a Dual Camera

Kellen March 28, 2017 74

Even though Motorola switched up the system last year with the release of the Moto Z as their new flagship line, we were told that the Moto X line could live on in some form. According to a leak from the folks at +hellmotoHK, we may have our first look at that...

T-Mobile Offering Two New Simply Prepaid Plans and a T-Mobile ONE Prepaid Unlimited Plan

Tim March 27, 2017 31

T-Mobile is switching up its prepaid plans this week, introducing two Simply Prepaid options with set amounts of high-speed data, plus a single T-Mobile ONE Prepaid plan for those in need of unlimited data. For Simply Prepaid, there are two options, a $45/...

Verizon Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, and Moto Z Get Updates

Kellen March 27, 2017 32

Owners of the Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Moto Z, or Moto Z Force on Verizon are all receiving updates to kick off the week. As far as we know, the updates are minor. The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are seeing software version G930VVRU4BQA4 and...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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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