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‘Enhanced’ ZTE Axon 7 Features 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage for $499

Tim November 21, 2016 31

A new model of the Axon 7 from ZTE is available this week, featuring updated internals, but the same overall design of the original. Inside, ZTE has bumped up the on-board RAM to 6GB from 4GB, as well as the storage to 128GB up from 64GB. For this increase,...

Instagram Launches Live Video in Stories, Disappearing Photos and Videos Too

Kellen November 21, 2016 9

Instagram is kicking off the holiday week with two major feature introductions to its apps. Over the next few weeks, users will be able to live stream video to their audiences and followers through Stories, but also send disappearing photos and videos with...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: November 18, 2016

Tim November 18, 2016 5

It's been a busy week and the holidays are approaching, so it's understandable if you missed some of the juicy stories that took place over the course of this week. Don't worry, though, we got you. This week, we unboxed the Axon 7 Mini, OnePlus announced the...

Verizon Moto Z and Z Force Receiving Nougat Update, According to reddit Users

Tim November 18, 2016 57

According to owners on reddit, the Moto Z and Moto Z Force for Verizon are receiving an update to Nougat, though, Verizon has not yet made that move official through its website. The update for the Moto Z is apparently labeled as NCL26.86-11, with the install...

Nest Adds Android TV Support, Watch Live Feeds While on the Couch

Tim November 18, 2016 9

Nest announced support for Android TV today, allowing anyone with a Nest Cam to stream their live feeds directly to the living room's centerpiece. With the latest update to the Nest application, users can also scrub through their video history and switch...

HTC Black Friday Deals Start Next Monday, Includes $200 Off HTC 10 and RE Camera for $75

Tim November 18, 2016 18

I'm truly sorry if you are over reading about Black Friday deals, but what can I say, it's that time of year. Today, HTC announced its plans for Black Friday, and to switch it up, the company is kicking off its sales next Monday, November 21 at 12AM Eastern. ...

DEAL: Amazon Prime Membership Only $79 Today, Down From $99

Tim November 18, 2016 16

It's the holidays and if you aren't doing a bit of your shopping on Amazon, you might doing it wrong. For today only, you can grab an Amazon Prime membership for just $79, down from its usual price of $99. With Prime, members get access to free 2-day shipping...

Best Buy Will Sell Google Home for $99 on Black Friday

Tim November 18, 2016 40

According to Best Buy's ad for Black Friday, the retailer will be selling Google Home for just $99, down from its regular price of $129. That's $30 in savings, should Google's Assistant-powered air freshener interest you. With the purchase of Google Home,...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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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