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Report: Samsung to Launch AI Digital Assistant on Galaxy S8

Tim November 7, 2016 64

Following the announcement that Samsung would be acquiring Viv, an AI platform, it's now being reported that the company will incorporate a digital assistant into next year's Galaxy S8. Powered by none other than Viv, it's expected that this assistant will be...

AT&T Expecting Coral Blue Galaxy S7 Edge by November 22

Kellen November 7, 2016 6

Last week, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy S7 Edge in Coral Blue would arrive in the US before the end of 2016. The vagueness surrounding the launch seemed a bit weird, especially since this new color would potentially be a great seller as a holiday release....

Google Home Receives Fantastic Score in iFixit Teardown

Tim November 7, 2016 22

The folks at iFixit have torn down the newly-launched Google Home, declaring it to be one highly repairable product. Unlike many of today's smartphones that receive extremely poor repairability scores, the Google Home scored a solid 8 out of 10 on the scale,...

Verizon Adds $50-5GB and $70-10GB Options to Prepaid Lineup

Kellen November 7, 2016 39

Not to be outdone by AT&T's GoPhone prepaid announcements this morning, Verizon has announced two new options to their own lineup. Starting November 13, Verizon prepaid customers will be able to choose from five different plans, two of which include 5GB or...

Android Distribution Updated for November 2016 – Nougat Debuts!

Kellen November 7, 2016 23

After skipping October, Google updated the Android distribution numbers today for November. The latest data collection shows Marshmallow on almost a quarter of all Android devices, plus Nougat debuts in the chart. As for specifics, Nougat is on exactly 0.3%...

Qualcomm Tweets Upcoming OnePlus Device Will Feature Snapdragon 821

Tim November 7, 2016 36

OnePlus has a new device coming soon. If you haven't been following the rumors and reports, it's expected to be called the OnePlus 3T, with launch penciled in for November 14. On Twitter today, Qualcomm confirmed that OnePlus is indeed launching a new device,...

November’s Android Security Update is Rolling Out, Factory Images and OTA Files Live

Kellen November 7, 2016 63

Google is ready to release November's Android security update today and has kicked off the rollout by posting factory images and OTA .zip files. We are seeing both 7.1 and 7.0 files for Pixel and Nexus devices. As of right now, we have Android 7.1.0 files for...

Android Auto App Updated to Provide Standalone Experience

Tim November 7, 2016 52

The Android Auto team announced a major 2.0 update for the platform this morning, one that will offer a standalone experience for users who do not have a large display in their vehicle. With the update, your smartphone will act as the display for the...

Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 52

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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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