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Verizon Protection Plan Open Enrollment Starts Today, Now Offers Same Day Cracked Screen Replacement

Kellen February 9, 2017 32

Verizon's open enrollment period for their mobile protection plans kicks off today and ends April 9. For those not familiar, this is the chance each year to enroll your phone in a protection plan should you have passed on the option at the time of purchase,...

NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet, Tablet K1 Receiving Nougat Upgrade

Tim February 9, 2017 30

NVIDIA announced big news this morning, the shipment of Upgrade 5.0 (aka Android 7.0 Nougat) out to owners of the SHIELD Tablet and SHIELD Tablet K1. Inside this large update, users will find added support for the new SHIELD Controller (2017), Split-Screen...

DEAL: Fossil Android Wear Watches 25% Off, Q Founder as Low as $123

Kellen February 9, 2017 20

Fossil is currently hosting a 25% off sale for all of their Android Wear watches, the Q Founder, Q Wander, and Q Marshal, all of which are scheduled to receive the update to Android Wear 2.0 in the near future. At 25% off, you are looking at smartwatches for...

LG Watch Sport and Watch Style Specs (Official)

Kellen February 8, 2017 34

I know that Google announced LG's new Android Wear smartwatches hours ago and that most of you don't seem interested in either, but we thought you might at least like to look at the official specs for each. Below, you'll find the table we put together for all...

Wednesday Poll: Are You Buying the Watch Sport or Watch Style?

Tim February 8, 2017 88

We have two new smartwatches from LG hitting the market this week, the Watch Sport and Watch Style. Both come with Android Wear 2.0, but each carries quite a different design -- one is more sporty (hence the Sport name), while one is, forgive my choice of...

Verizon Might Have Introduced the Best Android Wear 2.0 Watch Today

Kellen February 8, 2017 68

Here's something I didn't expect to say coming into today: Verizon may have introduced the best Android Wear 2.0 watch today. It's OK if you think I'm crazy while also not knowing what I'm talking about. You see, Verizon, mixed in with its announcement for the...

List of Watches Receiving Android Wear 2.0

Tim February 8, 2017 27

For anyone who already owns an Android Wear watch, you're likely wondering if and when your smartwatch will receive Android Wear 2.0. I don't blame you. The latest build of the smartwatch OS features Google Assistant and access to Google Play, sure to be a...

AT&T’s LG Watch Sport Costs $17.50 Per Month, Also Arrives February 10

Kellen February 8, 2017 15

AT&T also confirmed its plans to sell the LG Watch Sport this coming Friday, February 10. Their device is the same as you'll find anywhere, but it also includes their NumberSync, which allows you to leave your phone at home and still stay connected by "...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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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