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DEAL: Spend $50 at Amazon Today, Get $8.62 Off With Code

Kellen February 22, 2017 11

For the 2nd year in a row, Amazon ranked #1 in a poll about their corporate reputation. Normally, we don't care about stuff like this, but when that ranking turns into a discount for you, we are happy to acknowledge the accomplishment. Good job, Amazon. OK, so...

Instagram Rolling Out Ability to Share Multiple Photos and Videos in Single Post

Tim February 22, 2017 3

Inside version 10.9 for Android and iOS devices, Instagram is ready to allow regular users, and not just paying advertisers, to bunch multiple photos and videos into a single post. Just as we reported on February 1, this change is essential for those who have...

The LG G6 Press Render You Have Been Waiting for is Here

Kellen February 22, 2017 110

Thanks to Evan Blass, we now have what appears to be an official press render of the LG G6, showing almost all angles, outside of the top and bottom. So what should we take from this? Quite a bit, actually. On the sides, we have volume rocker, SIM tray (...

Video: Checkout the LG G6 Square Camera Mode

Kellen February 22, 2017 20

As a part of a teaser for the new UX we'll see in the upcoming LG G6, LG talked a lot about squares and the fact that the phone's 18:9 display ratio allows for perfect 1x1 viewing of content. For example, this sizing would allow for a camera to shoot 1x1...

Survey Shows Samsung Has Long Road Ahead in Reputation Department

Tim February 21, 2017 94

This may not come as a shock to anyone paying attention, but Samsung, with the Galaxy Note 7 recall and now this massive political scandal, has lost major reputation points around the globe. Now, if only there was a consumer survey that could put this so-...

Tuesday Poll: A Phone’s Back Button Belongs on the Left or Right?

Kellen February 21, 2017 170

My mention of Samsung's navigation button order being "wrong" in the previous post seems to have sparked quite the conversation over which order people prefer. Of course, when that happens, a poll must follow, thus the existence of this follow-up post. So let'...

Deal: Good Time to Buy a MicroSD Card, SanDisk 64GB for $16 and Samsung 128GB for $48

Tim February 21, 2017 16

With what seems like more devices than ever supporting expandable storage, we are always on the lookout for deals on microSD cards. The latest we've spotted is on Amazon -- $16 for a 64GB card from SanDisk or $48 for a Samsung 128GB . The SanDisk card is...

If These are the Galaxy S8 On-Screen Buttons…?

Kellen February 21, 2017 187

Earlier today, a bunch of photos of a live Samsung Galaxy S8 showed up on Twitter, one of which gave us a first look at how Samsung may implement on-screen buttons for the first time. We only got a single look at the back button, not the other two buttons, so...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 187

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 187

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 187

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 187

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 187

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 187

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 187

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 187

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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