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Report: OnePlus 5 Specs to Include 5.5″ 2K Display, 3,000mAh Battery and Snapdragon 835

Tim April 10, 2017 109

Last summer, OnePlus introduced the OnePlus 3, which was then followed by the OnePlus 3T. As we approach summer again, rumors and reports are already filling the internet about the OnePlus 5, the company's 2017 flagship. Now, before we dive into the latest...

Dear World, Please Copy Twitter and Add a Night Mode to Your Apps

Kellen April 10, 2017 44

I hate to pull out the, "If you aren't doing this, you are doing it wrong," thing, but seriously app developers and mega-tech companies, if your app doesn't have a dark or night mode, you are doing this sh*t so wrong. Wrongly even. Wrong in a bigly way. So big...

FCC: No, We’re Not Going to Allow Cell Phone Calls on Planes

Kellen April 10, 2017 53

FCC chairman Ajit Pai released a statement today, essentially putting an end to the idea that people should be able to place phone calls while on an airplane. Previous chairman, Tom Wheeler, considered removing a ban on phone calls while in the air, because he...

LeEco’s $2 Billion Vizio Acquisition Attempt is No More

Tim April 10, 2017 34

The $2 billion acquisition attempt of Vizio by LeEco that was announced last July, is now dead. According to LeEco, "regulatory headwinds" are to blame, but that's likely only a portion of the fundamental problems facing LeEco at this time. With the...

RunIQ From New Balance to Receive Android Wear 2.0 This Week

Tim April 10, 2017 11

More Android Wear 2.0 news this glorious Monday, with New Balance also confirming that the RunIQ smartwatch will receive the update no later than April 14 (later this week). With the 2.0 update, users will find access to Google Assistant, a changed up user...

Google Home Looks Ready for Multi-User Access as It Ditches Google Keep Shopping Lists

Kellen April 10, 2017 38

Should you open up your Google Home app this morning, you'll see a new card in the "Discover" tab telling you that "Multiple users now supported." That's big news for Home, since it's always been a bit awkward having it attached to a single Google account when...

LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition to Receive Android Wear 2.0 Update in Early May

Tim April 10, 2017 14

Following the news that Android Wear 2.0 is already making its way to the LG G Watch R and Watch Urbane, LG announced this morning that the Watch Urbane 2nd Edition will soon receive the update in early May. Detailed by LG, once the update is rolled out, 2nd...

ZTE Quartz Smartwatch is Official, Arrives at T-Mobile April 14 for $192

Kellen April 10, 2017 18

ZTE quietly announced their new Android Wear watch today, the Quartz. This new Android Wear 2.0-equipped watch arrives April 14 at T-Mobile for under $200. What do you get with the ZTE Quartz? You get a Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, 1.4-inch full circle...

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

Tim January 22, 2026 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 109

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 109

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 109

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 109

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 109

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 109

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 109

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 109

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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